This post will show you how to change the video width and height (AKA "resolution" or "aspect ratio") as well as how to crop your image! When it comes to post-production, the possibilities are endless. Own your visuals with these quick tips!
How to change video width and height
With the accessibility of cameras today, it's common for editors to use footage from more than one source, which can result in a video that looks like it changes between different sizes. Changing your video's width and height (aka "resolution") is super simple in Premiere's sequence settings. See the video below for steps.
1. Use the Project panel to check your footage resolution. This is how we choose what the width and height should be!
2. Use the toolbar at the top of your screen to go to Sequence > Sequence Settings...
3. In the video section, there is an option to change Frame Size. Edit it to match your video's resolution.
- There is also a section for video previews which only affects your rendered playback, not your actual video. Ignore this section for now.
4. If some of your clips are too large for your new settings, select the clip in the timeline, and use the Effects Control panel to change the scale of the clip.
How to crop video
Crop your video to create split-screen or multi-screen effects! You can also use it to remove images on the edge of the frame. With the Crop effect in Premiere Pro, you can slice it any way you like. See the video below for steps.
1. Use the Effects panel to find the Crop effect
2. Click and drag the effect to a clip in your timeline
3. Use the Effects Control panel to change the direction and severity of the crop.
- Click and drag the blue numbers in the control panel to see the crop
- Click the blue number to type in an exact percentage (50% crop will give you a half & half visual)
Hope this helps!
Caroline
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