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Hey, I'm Stephen Schweickart with this episode of the Reel Rebel and-- HOLD ON. CUT! I can't
take this anymore. Do I need to buy you a tripod or what ever its gonna take to fix
your shaky footage! No-- no I'm not going to do THAT, but I will graciously donate my
time to help you fix your shaky footage in post.
Drum roll please... without further adieu... Adobe Premiere!
Yes, that's right folks... this mystical, magical program can fix all your problems...
your arm swinging while you're holding your camera and your AWESOME handheld panning--
To fix these, decrease the amount of time and workload you'll have in post, you really
should have a tripod with a fluid head mount... since you've decided to shoot your avant-garde
piece without one AND NOW you're in post regretting it-- let Uncle Stephen put a band-aid on your
ego and drop some Warp Stabilizer knowledge on you.
You have Adobe Premiere open on your computer, you've got your masterpiece loaded up, and
have it in your timeline. Take your cursor-- note to my grandmother, who tunes in every
week-- mouse, grandma, take your MOUSE--
-Double click your clip -In the preview window click on the Effect
Controls Tab -Below that box, click the Effects Tab
-Type Warp Stabilizer in the search box -When it appears below, click and drag it
into the Effects Control window above -You can release the effect, or un-click your
mouse, Grandma -Make sure your video settings match the sequence
settings-- if not, you will get this love note from Premiere (points to his side)
-It will also let you know when you've done it right (points to his side)
Warp's default settings will do a great job, but if you have a fine attention to detail
LIKE ME, you can tweak your settings JUST RIGHT, and sit back and whistle while you
render.
I told you it would be easy Grandma! It won't fix everything, but next time remember, the
more takes the merrier! Do a take where you are stylistically pushing the bounds of cinema
and one where I won't ask for my time and money back!
Follow my Grandma's example by clicking the subscribe button below. Now you and my Grandma
will cherish our weekly get togethers!