{"id":97852,"date":"2018-01-04T06:00:19","date_gmt":"2018-01-04T12:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=97852"},"modified":"2018-01-02T13:33:41","modified_gmt":"2018-01-02T19:33:41","slug":"create-digital-zooms-4k-footage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/create-digital-zooms-4k-footage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create Digital Zooms with 4K Footage in Premiere Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"

Check out these simple techniques you can use to incorporate digital zooms into your next 4K video footage editing project.<\/h2>\n

Cover image via Blackmagic<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

In the world of 4K video, videographers and filmmakers are finding ways to\u00a0work with footage in creative new ways. One of the coolest aspects of shooting 4K is the flexibility\u00a0to create new compositions in post and add digital framing modifications, like the zoom.<\/p>\n

This assumes that you\u2019re working with 4K footage in a 1920×1080 sequence, but it should still look good for many online platforms. So, let\u2019s dive into a step-by-step guide on how to add digital zoom \u2014 and how to make it look its best.<\/p>\n

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Set Sequence for 1080p<\/h3>\n

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For the purposes of this article, we’re going to be using the Digital SLR – DSLR 1080p24 option. When you drop in your footage, you’ll\u00a0get the option to change sequence settings or keep existing settings \u2014 choose to keep for now.\u00a0You’ll see that your footage is at a\u00a0much higher resolution, so it’s already zoomed in. You’ll need to adjust your scale (in this case scaling down to 50%) to get your full frame. Now you can pick your zoom points and start keyframing.<\/p>\n

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Keyframing <\/b><\/h3>\n
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After you’ve\u00a0decided on a good start size and end size for your zoom, it’s time to set your keyframe points in your Video Effects tab. For now, let’s focus on working with the Scale button (however, for many zooms you’ll want to adjust position as well, which works the same way). Click the Scale button to activate the tab, then select your points on the sequence to the right.<\/p>\n

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Bezier Options<\/h3>\n
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Once\u00a0you’ve made your selections (which you can change later), go ahead and choose your bezier options. Be sure to highlight both points if you want them the same, then right-click. You’ll see a box pop up with options for Linear, Bezier, Auto-Bezier, Continuous\u00a0Bezier <\/em>and Hold<\/em>\u00a0along with Ease in<\/em> and Ease Out<\/em>. You can read more about what each option means here<\/a>, but for now, we’ll use Auto-Bezier<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Distance and Speed<\/h3>\n

From here, you can test out different distances and see how that effects the speed of your digital zoom. Feel free to try out different things. Try to focus on the look and feel of the zoom.\u00a0Fast zooms can look cheesy and comical, while slow ones can look more dramatic.<\/p>\n

Fast<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Slow<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Consider Positioning<\/h3>\n

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In the same manner as the scale, you can add position movements on their own or in tandem with the zoom. This is important if your subject isn’t directly in the middle of the screen; you’ll need to move the whole composition a little up, down, left, and\/or right. Overall, try out some different approaches until you get the zoom that feels and looks right for your project.<\/p>\n

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Looking for\u00a0more post-production tips and tricks? Check out these articles.<\/p>\n