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Keep people focused on the main object, not other things around
Avoid seasick feelings that the moving object may give to the audiences
Give your video a more cinematic look
Smart you! Keeping the main moving object centered is the best way to meet all your needs. Look no further, we will show you how to keep a moving object centered in Premiere Pro.
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Before getting started, here are a few things you need to know.
The key to keep a moving object centered is the keyframing. Basically, any software with keyframing can be used to center a moving object. The process may vary, but you can achieve the same result.
Do make sure your video is long and wide enough to keep the moving object centered. Otherwise the keyframing may leave black bars.
Premiere Pro costs at least $20.99 per month. It may be hard to master for video editing beginners.
How to Keep a Moving Object Centered with Premiere Pro
Launch Premiere Pro and then drag your video to the timeline.
Step 2
Get all tools ready
You need 3 tools to center an object. They are Safe Margins, Show Rulers, and Show Guides. The Safe Margins shows you where the center of the frame is. Show Rulers, and Show Guides help you identify if the moving object is centered.
In the program monitor, go down to the little + sign called Button Editor. Click on it to find Safe Margins, Show Rulers, and Show Guides, and drag them to the button editor.
Add Button Editor
Apply the Safe Margin first, you will know where the center is, and then drag the ruler and guide to the center of the frame.
Apply Rulers/Guides to Video
Step 3
Do some setups to fasten the keyframing process
Normally, to seek a balance between convenience and the best result, we add one keyframe in every 5 frames. The following setup allows you to jump to between 5 frames.
Click on Premiere Pro > Preference > Playback.
Setups that Fasten the Keyframing Process
Set the Step Back/Forward Many to 5 frames. Confirm the change. Once you click the Shift + Right/Left on your keyboard, you will be brought to the next/previous 5 frames.
Move 5 Frames Each Time
Go to the Effects Controls. Tap the stopwatch next to Position, Scale, and Rotation. Adjust the position, scale, and rotation to make the moving object centered in the current frame. Skip 5 frames, and add another keyframe again.
Please note that you don’t have to click on the Add Keyframe button. Anytime you move the position, it automatically adds a keyframe.
Add Keyframe to Video
Adding one keyframe in every 5 frames only allows you to roughly center the objects. Sometimes the object may lose track. Check the video and add some keyframes.
In case you don’t feel like reading, this video tutorial also explains how to keep a moving object centered in detail.
How to Keep a Moving Object Centered
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Conclusion
Now, you must have successfully centered a moving object. If you find this post helpful, please do share so that others may benefit. By the way, FlexClip is an AI-powered video editor that can fasten your video creation process. Remember to give it a try and save lots of time and energy.
Elena
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Member of PearlMountain Limited. Has a mania for video editing. Love to share photo/video shooting tips and ideas.