How to Make Montage Intros With Adobe Premiere
If you've watched more than one or two movies, chances are you've been exposed to at least one montage. From the wacky sports video to the weepy memorial, the montage -- a series of clips set to music that take the viewer quickly through time -- is a common technique used in videos and films. If you're looking to create one yourself using Adobe Premiere, be sure you spend some time getting to know the program you're going to be using; though according to some editors, the only way to really learn video editing is to just dive right in.
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Instructions
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Take some time to plan out your montage. While much of the creative process can take place while you're working on the video Timeline, first spend some time deciding which clips you're going to use for the montage and in what order. Use a pencil and paper to draw out a basic storyboard for the montage, illustrating the mood or story you're trying to convey. Also spend some time brainstorming about the best music to set to your montage.
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Import your clips to Premiere by right clicking in the Source section -- near the top left of the Premiere screen -- and selecting "Import," then "File." Then select your video or still images from the files on your computer. Also import your music in the same way.
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Drag your clips from the Source window to the Premiere Timeline, near the bottom left and middle of the Premiere screen. You will need the "arrow" tool to drag things from one section to another, or to move clips from one part of the Timeline to another. You'll see the various tools displayed just above the Premiere Timeline. As you drag your clips onto the Timeline, place them before or after other clips so that they appear in the order you want them.
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Drag your music file to the Timeline in the same way you dragged the clips from the Source window. Audio files will appear below video clips in the Premiere Timeline.
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Edit your video clips to the length you want them by clicking on the "razor" tool above the Premiere Timeline. Click the razor tool on the portion of the clip that you want cut, then use your pointer tool to highlight and then delete unwanted sections. As you edit your clips, use your music as a cue to stop or start important clips to the beat of the music.
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Add transitions or other effects between clips by clicking "Transitions" from the window near the bottom right of the Premiere window, then selecting dissolves, fades, page peels or other effects. When you find an effect you want to use, click on its icon from the menu, then drag it to the location where you want it to appear on the Timeline.
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Add full-screen graphics for your montage intro by clicking "File," and then "New," then "Title." Type in the text that you want to appear on your full-screen graphic, then click the "Move" tool to move the title to the location you want it to appear on the Timeline.
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Export your new montage as a video file that can be recognized by online video hosting services by clicking "File," and "Export," then "Movie." To burn it to DVD click "File," and "Export," then "Export to Encore."
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Tips & Warnings
If you plan to use your video in a public setting, you'll need to get the permission of the creator of the music. If you don't, you'll likely be violating their copyright.
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