Adobe Premiere Elements 8 - Manual (Page 154)

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Applying effects
Last updated 8/12/2010
Note: If you create a preset effect and store it in several different folders, and you delete that preset effect from one folder,
the preset effect is deleted from all of the folders and from within the clips that it affects within that project.
More Help topics
“ Create an effect preset ” on page 154
Rename or delete a custom folder
• To rename a custom folder, double-click it, type a new name, and press Enter.
• To delete a custom folder, right-click it, and choose Delete.
Applying and removing effects
Apply and preview effects
When you apply an effect to a clip, it is set to default values and is active for the duration of the clip. After you apply
an effect, you can adjust its properties by clicking the Edit Effect button in the Effects view. You can make an effect
start and stop at specific times, or adjust the values of the effect over time by using keyframes.
You can apply multiple effects to a clip, and you can apply the same effect numerous times to the same clip with
different settings. Keep in mind, however, that the more effects you add, the more time it takes to render the final
movie. If you decide an effect is not suitable for your project, you can easily delete it in the Effects view.
Note: For information on copying and pasting effects, see Help.
More Help topics
“ Preview on a TV monitor ” on page 111
“ Trim in the Preview window ” on page 123
“ Apply an effect preset ” on page 154
“ Changing effect properties ” on page 155
“ About keyframes ” on page 200
Apply and preview a video effect
1 Click Edit in the Tasks panel, and click Effects to open the Effects view.
2 Select the effect you want to apply. To locate an effect:
a Select Video Effects from the first drop-down at the top of the panel.
b Select an effect category from the second drop-down or type the name of the effect in the search box.
3 Select a clip or multiple clips in the Timeline or Sceneline, and do one of the following:
• Click the Apply button at the bottom of the Tasks panel.
• Drag the effect to the clip in the Timeline or the Monitor panel.
Note: To select non-consecutive clips, Shift-click each clip. To select consecutive clips, click in the My Projects panel, and
drag a marquee around the selected clips.
4 Click the Play button in the Monitor panel to preview the clip with the effect applied.