That’s right, I said Photoshop. You can import video files directly into Photoshop CS4 and create all kinds of video effects using adjustment layers and masks.
To begin, simple open up a video file in Photoshop such as .avi or .mpg. Once you have the file open, change to the Video workspace to see the timeline window, which is similar to what you would see in Premiere Pro. This will let you move through the video clip, right inside of Photoshop CS4. You can also save your video file as a .psd file, which will open up as a video clip composed of layers in Premiere Pro.
It is very simple to move files between Photoshop and Premiere Pro. You can even go back into Photoshop once your new video clip is inside your timeline in Premiere Pro. Just save over the old .psd file and the new file will automatically update inside of Premiere Pro. This will save you tons of time from having to move files back and forth in your video workflow.
Carl Soule runs through some cool techniques that you can use to make adjustments to your video file in Photoshop CS4 in the video below. Some of the effects he goes through in this video tutorial include hue/saturation adjustment using an adjustment layer, creating transparency masks to alter the edges of your video clip, and editing a single frame of video in a non-destructive way.
For more cool video tutorials, check out the Short and Suite series on Adobe TV.
2 comments
risha says:
April 28, 2011 at 2:13 am (UTC -7 )
is video editing int ps cs3 is available?
Justin says:
April 28, 2011 at 8:04 am (UTC -7 )
@risha
yes, you can also edit video in photoshop cs3 using the timeline/animation window. keep in mind though, that later versions of photoshop have more editing features. the basics are possible, however. good luck!