Zooming in Adobe Premiere Rush

Zooming is a useful technique for focusing on specific details in your video or adding a cinematic effect. Adobe Premiere Rush provides several ways to zoom in on your video.

Zooming with the Zoom Tool

The Zoom tool is a quick and easy way to zoom in and out of your video. To use the Zoom tool, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Zoom tool icon in the toolbar.
  2. Click and drag the mouse on the video preview to zoom in or out.
  3. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts CTRL + + (plus) to zoom in and CTRL + — (minus) to zoom out.

Zooming with the Timeline Scrubber

You can also zoom in on specific areas of your timeline by scrubbing the timeline scrubber. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Move the timeline scrubber to the area of the video you want to zoom in on.
  2. Right-click and hold the timeline scrubber.
  3. Drag the mouse up or down to zoom in or out.

Zooming with the Hand Tool

The Hand tool allows you to move around your video preview without zooming in or out. To use the Hand tool, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Hand tool icon in the toolbar.
  2. Click and drag the mouse on the video preview to move around the video.

Using Zoom Transitions

You can also use zoom transitions to create a more dramatic effect. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Click the “Transitions” panel in the toolbar.
  2. Drag a zoom transition onto the clip you want to zoom in on.
  3. Adjust the duration of the transition in the timeline.

Tips for Zooming

  • Use zoom sparingly: Too much zooming can make your video look shaky and amateurish.
  • Use zoom to emphasize important details: Zoom in on specific details to draw attention to them.
  • Use zoom to create a cinematic effect: Zoom in and out slowly to create a more cinematic feel.
  • Use zoom transitions for a more dramatic effect: Zoom transitions can help to emphasize changes in the scene.

By following these tips, you can use zooming effectively to enhance your videos in Adobe Premiere Rush.