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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS6, VIDEO Adobe Photoshop is a powerful tool for editing photos, but it also features a basic video editor that can be used to create and modify projects. In this tutorial you will learn to: • Navigate the Photoshop Interface and menus for video editing • Add video clips to a project • Edit video clips • Create clip transitions • Insert and edit an audio track • Add a still image to the project • Insert text into a project • Make basic adjustments to video style • Export/Render your project

Setting-Up the 'Motion' Workspace to Access the PS Video Tools To use Photoshop Video Editing Tools you must first arrange the workspace. From the Photoshop Toolbar select Window > Workspace > Motion.

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The 'Motion' Interface: Timeline Overview The Motion Interface will appear below the Photoshop Workspace area.

Shuttle Controls: Navigating and Playback To navigate your clips on the timeline you use the (1) Shuttle Controls. You can also drag and scrub (move forward and backward) through the clips directly with the (2) Playhead by left-clicking on the Playhead Tool and dragging it along the clip in the timeline.

Importing Clips To import a clip to work with on the timeline, click the (1) “+” symbol on the Video Track. From the dialog box select your clip and choose "ok". After importing your clip it will appear on the timeline and in the Layers Pane.


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Supported File Formats for Editing: • .mov • .avi • native camera formats • mpeg-2, mpeg-4, mobile formats and Flash Video

Editing Clips Trimming a Clip: Trimming refers to the removal of frames from the beginning or ending of a video or audio clip. Trimming is done to shorten a sequence in a project or to fit two clips in a sequence together in a better way. To trim a clip, (1) hover the mouse at either end of the clip until the re-size icon appears. Left-click and hold the mouse left or right to shorten or lengthen the clip. Use the (2) clip frame window to help you determine the trim. Note: Trimmed pieces are not deleted, to extend the clip beyond the trim use the re-size icon and left-click and hold the mouse to reveal the trimmed portion of the clip.


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Splitting a Clip: Splitting refers to the breaking of a video or audio clip, at a given location, into multiple clips. Splitting is used to add transitions or to insert additional media between the pieces of a project. To split a clip, (1) move the Playhead to the location you want to split and select the (2) Splitting Tool (looks like a pair of scissors).

Deleting a Clip: To delete a clip, simply select the clip with your mouse and hit the ‘delete’ key OR (1) select the clip in the Layers Pane and (2) click the Trash Can Icon.

Moving and Re-ordering Clips: Highlight the clip with your mouse by left-clicking and (1) drag the clip to the position desired on the timeline holding the mouse button. A black rectangle will appear showing where the clip will be placed. Release the mouse button.


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Changing a Clip Speed/Duration: Left-click on the (1) Clip Info Icon (small play symbol in the upper-right of each clip) button, select the (2) Video Option. Use the (3) drop-down menus to change clip duration and speed. Note: Changing the speed or duration of a clip will alter the playback and motion, i.e. the motion will appear faster or slower than the original clip.

Working with Clip Transitions Transitions between clips can make your project flow smoothly and can add a nice effect or mood to your video. However, it is important to use transitions sparingly to avoid distracting your viewer. The most common transitions are straight cut (created by simply putting two clips next to each other), cross dissolve or fade. The key is to keep transitions minimal and to use them consistently or to convey certain meaning in your project. Adding Transitions: Click on the (1) Transitions button, (2) Choose a Transition from the list, (3) set the duration for the transition, (4) and left-click and click/drag the transition to the timeline where you want the transition to occur and let go of the mouse button.


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Editing/Removing a Transition: Right-hand click on the (1) Transition on the timeline and either select a (2) new style/ duration or choose the (3) Trash Can Icon to delete the transition.

Adding and Working with a Soundtrack Click the (1) “+” on the Audio Track and then in the dialog box browse to the audio track on your computer and click “ok”. The audio file will appear in the Audio Track in the timeline.

Editing the Soundtrack: Right-click on the audio track to bring up the (1) Audio Tools. Use the (2) slider to change the volume level of a clip. You can also adjust the (3) Fade In and Fade out timing on the sliders or click (4) Mute Audio check box to get rid of any audio on the clip.


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Trimming the Soundtrack: To trim an audio clip, (1) hover the mouse at either end of the clip until the re-size icon appears. Left-click and hold the mouse left or right to shorten or lengthen the clip. Use the (2) duration guide to help you determine the trim. Note: Trimmed pieces are not deleted, to extend the clip beyond the trim use the re-size icon and left-click and hold the mouse to reveal the trimmed portion of the clip.

Adding and Working with a Photo in a Project To import a photo to work with on the timeline, click the (1) “+” symbol on the Video Track. From the dialog box select your clip and choose "ok". After importing your photo clip it will appear on the timeline and in the Layers Pane.

Adding Motion to a Still Photo: Left-click on the (1) Clip Picture Info (small play symbol in the upper-right of each clip) button, select the (2) Motion Option from the drop-down menu and adjust the related settings.


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Deleting a Photo: To delete a Photo clip, simply select the Photo clip with your mouse and hit the ‘delete’ key OR (1) select the clip in the Layers Pane and (2) click the Trash Can Icon.

Working with Text Step One: From the Photoshop Menu select Layer > Video Layers > New Blank Video Layer.

Step Two: Choose the (1) Text Tool from the Toolbar and from the (2) Tool Options Bar select the text font, style and color. (3) At the cursor, enter your text. Add motion to your text by selecting the (3) Clip Options (small play symbol in the upper-right of each clip) button, select the (4) Motion Option from the drop-down menu and adjust the related settings.


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Correcting & Stylizing with Adjustment Layers Make sure you have the (1) clip selected that you want to add the adjustment layer to in the Layers Pane or Timeline. Note: To see the effects of the adjustment layer live, make sure the (2) Playhead is moved to somewhere inside the clip. (3) Select the type of adjustment layer you want to add from the Adjustment Pane. For example, Black & White. (4) Use the adjustment sliders to modify the effect. Note: You can add multiple layers of adjustment to a clip.


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Rendering, Exporting and Publishing Step One: To render your video from the Photoshop Menu select File > Export > Render Video....

Step Two: In the dialog box (1) name your video project, select a (2) save folder location and pick your (3) encoder settings. The settings pictured are recommended for most video projects. Note: You can also save your project as a Photoshop file (.psd) if you want to edit it later. Go to the Photoshop Menu, File > Save As.

Additional Resources Adobe TV: http://tv.adobe.com/


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