Chapter 13. Working with Effects

Although it’s possible that the clips in your sequence require no alteration, chances are you need to modify them in some way, using effects. In Premiere Pro, the rubric effects encompasses any means by which you adjust a clip’s audio or video characteristics, or properties.

Effects are categorized by function: motion, opacity, volume, and filters. By changing a clip’s spatial properties, for example, you can resize the clip for use as a picture-in-picture effect or simulate a camera move over a large image. Altering a clip’s opacity lets you superimpose one clip over another. You can also apply any combination of audio and video filters. Apply an equalizer (EQ) filter to enhance a voice-over or use reverb to imply ...

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