JULY 23
How to Use Wondershare Filmora Transitions
How to Use Wondershare Filmora Transitions
Filmora is generally really easy to use but definitely has some limitations. Transitions being one of them, they ARE really simple to use but they have a few small issues that make you pull your hair out.
If you don't know, Filmora is a medium level video editor. As in it’s way more powerful than your imovie, but nowhere near as difficult to learn, flexible or expensive as Adobe Premiere Pro. It’s fairly easy to learn and doesn’t require a top of the line computer. It's probably good enough for what most people need.
However, recently they have moved into the monthly subscription model for much of the effects packs that you can use. These effects packs that include transitions, titles and other elements are generally really nice, but you can’t change them much. You can sometimes adjust the sizes, but you can’t adjust the colours, for example. Here is everything you need to know about Filmora transitions.
Step By Step How To
Step 1 - Basic transition.
1. In Filmora add 2 different clips onto the timeline next to each other.
2. Find the transitions tab and drag it to where the 2 clips meet. Done. You now have a transition.
Step 2 - Editing the transition.
1. You can drag the transition onto each clip to adjust the timing of when the transition starts. You cannot fine tune how much of the transition goes onto each clip. You have 3 choices. All the way to the left, all the way to the right, or exactly half way.
2. You can change the transition’s duration by dragging the edge of the transition left or right.
3. You can also do these by double clicking the transition.
Why does the video freeze?
It freezes because there is no video footage to pull from. If there is no video to use in the transition it will simply freeze. Notice that if you cut a longer video clip and apply the transition, Filmora will pull extra footage from the cut video.
If it still freezes, first push the render button to see if the freeze is only happening because the pc is struggling to run Filmora. Rendering will show you how the final video should look.
If the footage still freezes, go through steps 1 and 2 above, adjusting the transition placement and duration. If it doesn’t change, try a different transition, maybe you can hide the frozen footage behind a big fancy transition graphic.
Step 3 - Transitions on Multiple Layers
One common problem is that when adding a transition, it is only applied to one layer at a time. When you add an extra image element, sometimes the new element stays ABOVE the transition. This one seems tricky but it has a fairly simple fix.
1. Make sure the transition is placed on the top timeline. Sometimes the transition doesn't look quite right until you add an identical transition on each timeline.
2. If you have an element only on 1 side of the transition, bring the footage without an extra element to the top timeline. Images are layered on top of each other so things on the top will appear over anything below.
3. If you can’t move the clip up for whatever reason, just copy and paste the clip (paste in an empty space far away from everything and move this above the original clip. Now you have 2 identical clips, the top one can be used just for the transition.
4. You don’t need to duplicate the entire clip, just enough to be used in the transition. Add extra layers on the timeline if you need.
Conclusion
Well, now you know pretty much all there is to know about Filmora transitions. Knowing what they can and can’t do will make your editing faster and less stressful. If this level of editing software is too limited for your needs, maybe it’s time to move onto DaVinci, Adobe Prem Pro or Final Cut Pro.
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