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xavi06
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May 16, 2024
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Automated single frame edits?

  • May 16, 2024
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Hi,

 

I'm editing a film where I am creating an extended flicker effect, essentially interpolating multiple clips at the frame level in order to create an abstract effect. In order to do this I need to cut clips at the frame level across a number of minutes. Obviously, I would like to avoid doing 24 cuts per second x 5 minutes = 7200 single frame edits. Is there a way to get Premiere Pro to automate cuts at a certain time level -- i.e. in this case to batch edit clips on a timeline at 1/24s? Does anyone know? I've searched but haven't been able to find anything.

 

Many thanks -

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Hi @xavi06,

I would investigate the Strobe Light effect. Stack up the two clips you wish to "interpolate" and place the effect on the clip on V2. See if that works for you.

 

Thanks,
Kevin


Replying again in thanks and also in case anyone else searches for the same thing. Kevin's suggestion worked well to achieve the flicker effect and approximate rapid frame-level cutting between two clips, and saved me a lot of editing. Placed Strobe Light effect on V2, lowered duration and period, and selected Makes Layer Transparent so it revealed V1 track on strobe. Demo attached. Thanks Kevin.

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T - Sal
Adobe Expert
May 16, 2024

Hello, 

To achieve the flicker effect with black frames, insert 12 black video/Img frames with an empty frame between each. Once this sequence is created, nest it within your project. By nesting the sequence, you can utilize it as a single effect whenever necessary. This method effectively integrates the flicker effect.

 

Blending Clips with Flicker Effect: When two clips are blending together, a similar technique with the 12 black frames can be employed. make the black frames, ensuring there's an empty frame between each. Subsequently, use these 12 frames to trim the end of the first clip and the beginning of the next clip, shifting them one extra frame. Then, mix these clips to make it easier use different layers.

T-Sal
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xavi06Author
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May 16, 2024

Thanks -- this will be helpful. I guess what I am trying to do, though, at the end of the day, is to be able to take a ten second clip, for example, and have Premiere cut the clip at every frame (i.e. make 240 cuts) rather than having to make 240 one-frame cuts manually. I don't know if this would be possible.

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xavi06AuthorCorrect answer
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May 28, 2024

Hi @xavi06,

I would investigate the Strobe Light effect. Stack up the two clips you wish to "interpolate" and place the effect on the clip on V2. See if that works for you.

 

Thanks,
Kevin


Replying again in thanks and also in case anyone else searches for the same thing. Kevin's suggestion worked well to achieve the flicker effect and approximate rapid frame-level cutting between two clips, and saved me a lot of editing. Placed Strobe Light effect on V2, lowered duration and period, and selected Makes Layer Transparent so it revealed V1 track on strobe. Demo attached. Thanks Kevin.

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