Easy Zoom & Spin Blur Transitions in Premiere Pro

Creating easy zoom and spin blur transitions in Premiere Pro involves using keyframes, the transform effect, and the Directional Blur effect. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Zoom Blur Transition:

1. Import Footage:

• Start a new project in Premiere Pro.
• Import the clips you want to use for the transition.

1. Create a New Sequence:

• Drag the clips into the timeline to create a sequence.

1. Select the First Clip:

• In the Effects Control panel, find the “Motion” settings.
• Set a position keyframe at the beginning of the clip.

1. Move to the End of the First Clip:

• Move the playhead to the end of the first clip.
• Adjust the position and scale properties to zoom in or out.

1. Apply Transform Effect:

• In the Effects panel, search for the “Transform” effect.
• Apply the Transform effect to the first clip.

1. Set Keyframes for Scale:

• Go to the beginning of the clip and set a keyframe for the scale.
• Move to the end of the clip and adjust the scale to create the zoom effect.

1. Apply Zoom Blur Effect:

• In the Effects panel, search for the “Zoom Blur” effect.
• Apply the Zoom Blur effect to the first clip.

1. Adjust Zoom Blur Settings:

• In the Effects Control panel, adjust the Zoom Blur settings to control the amount of blur.

1. Copy and Paste Attributes:

• Copy the Transform and Zoom Blur effects from the first clip.
• Paste the attributes to the second clip.

Spin Blur Transition:

1. Follow Steps 1-3 from the Zoom Blur Transition.
2. Apply Transform Effect:

• Apply the Transform effect to the first clip.

1. Set Keyframes for Rotation:

• Go to the beginning of the clip and set a keyframe for rotation in the Transform effect.
• Move to the end of the clip and adjust the rotation to create the spin effect.

1. Apply Directional Blur Effect:

• In the Effects panel, search for the “Directional Blur” effect.
• Apply the Directional Blur effect to the first clip.

1. Adjust Directional Blur Settings:

• In the Effects Control panel, adjust the Directional Blur settings to control the amount and direction of blur.

1. Copy and Paste Attributes:

• Copy the Transform and Directional Blur effects from the first clip.
• Paste the attributes to the second clip.

Fine-Tuning:

• Adjust keyframe interpolation (right-click on keyframes > Temporal Interpolation) for smoother transitions.
• Experiment with different settings to achieve the desired look.

Preview your sequence to see the zoom and spin blur transitions between clips. Adjust the keyframes and effects as needed to refine the transition.