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js_chicago
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August 23, 2011
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Add stroke or border to still image or video clip

  • August 23, 2011
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Hi,

Is there a simple way to add a white border around a still image or video clip in Premiere Pro CS 5.5? I've seen the suggestions for adding a radial shadow and am unsatisfied with the results; it's nearly impossible to center the image within the border and many other suggestions out there do not address CS 5.5.

Thanks!

-jason

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    Correct answer Ann Bens

    So many ways to do this:

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    cvid01
    Inspiring
    December 30, 2011

    Another easy way to make a stroke or border is to use Photoshop, but make sure you match the sequence.

      Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
      Community Manager
      Kevin J. Monahan Jr.Community Manager
      Community Manager
      August 23, 2011

      Try these settings for Radial Shadow: from the Premiere Pro wiki

      Shadow color as desired
      Opacity 100%
      Projection Dim: start with 7; adjust to make border width as desired
      Softness: start with 0 or adjust as desired
      Render: as desired
      Shadow only unchecked
      Resize Layer: CHECKED

      You can also place a color matte behind the clip and upsize it to be slightly larger than the clip.

      Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
        js_chicago
        js_chicagoAuthor
        Known Participant
        August 23, 2011

        I'm not sure where "Projection Dim" is unless this is "Projection Distance" is in CS5.5 and I'm curious what you would suggest for use under "Light Source." I'm having trouble centering the image within the border. I don't like to eyeball things, it's always nice to have something 100 percent accurately centered.

        Thanks!

        Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
        Community Manager
        Kevin J. Monahan Jr.Community Manager
        Community Manager
        August 23, 2011

        You're right, it is a little fiddly. For precision, I'd probably go with the color matte technique. In the mean time, please put in a feature request for a border effect. I think we need a simpler solution too. http://www.adobe.com/go/wish

        Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
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