Can I link an 'entire' image to another for transforming?

[Guy Burns]

The trick to this question is "Entire".

I normally have to do this in Photoshop, but though I'd ask if Premiere can do it for me. Frame size is 1920 x 1080.

• I place an image larger than 1920 x 1080 on Layer 1 and centre it so that there is plenty of image outside the Premiere frame.

• I place a  smaller image on Layer 2. This image has transparency around it so that the smaller image seems to sit on top of the larger.

Now I want to link them and move them together… but Premiere seems to always crop to the 1920 version on screen. Using Nesting, Adjustment Layers, or Grouping, all have the same effect. If I move the image, straight away I see black at the edge, whereas the larger image actually extends for some distance beyond the frame.

So I have to jump into PS, paste the smaller image on the larger, and do it that way.

Ques: Can Premiere link two entire images and transform them? I'm running CS6, but I'd like to know if later versions can do this.

[Ann Bens]

Move to Premiere Pro CS6 & Earlier​

[Ann Bens]

Nesting always sets image to framesize.

You cannot link two images together.

If I move the image, straight away I see black at the edge, whereas the larger image actually extends for some distance beyond the frame.

Guessing the smaller image.

Can you post screenshot of the this with black edges in timeline, effect controls and program monitor.

Might want to uncheck Scale to Framesize in preferences before bringing images into Pr.

[Guy Burns]

Thanks Ann. I think you've answered my question – it's not possible to link two images.

I've never understood the logic behind not allowing the full-size image to be controlled by nesting. Is there a good reason for that? Do later versions of Premiere allowing linking two images?

I should clarify the sentence you referenced. I was referring to the entire frame. It should read:

"If I try to move the combined images (via nesting, grouping, or an Adjustment layer) , straight away I see black at the edge of the frame, whereas the larger image actually extends for some distance beyond the frame."

[Ann Bens]

No in later build you cannot link either.

"If I try to move the combined images (via nesting, grouping, or an Adjustment layer) , straight away I see black at the edge of the frame, whereas the larger image actually extends for some distance beyond the frame."

That is correct.

Alternative you could drop the large image in its own matching sequence. Drop the smaller one on top. Nest , move image. When done drop this sequence in your main timeline.