While Photoshop is widely known as the leading photo editing software, a lesser-known feature is its ability to edit videos. Yes, you read that right – you can edit videos in Photoshop! In this guide, we will take you through the steps involved in editing videos using Photoshop.
Getting Started
To begin, you have to open the video file in Photoshop. Go to File, then Open, and select the video file you want to edit.
1. Creating a Video Group
Upon opening a video in Photoshop, you will notice the Timeline panel where your video is displayed in the form of frames. The first step in the video editing process is to create a Video Group by clicking on the filmstrip icon and selecting New Video Group from Clips.
2. Cutting and Trimming
Photoshop allows you to cut and trim your video. This can be done by moving the playhead to the point where you want to cut or trim, right-clicking on the video layer, and selecting Split Layer.
Video Layer -> Right Click -> Split Layer
3. Adding Transitions
To add transitions between your video clips, click on the square icon beside the video group layer and choose a transition type. You can adjust the duration of the transition by dragging its edges on the Timeline.
4. Adding Text and Graphics
You can add text and graphics to your video in Photoshop just like you would in an image. Simply select the Text tool or the Paintbrush tool and start adding text or drawings to your video.
5. Adding Effects
Photoshop also offers a range of filters and effects that can be applied to your video. To add an effect, go to the Filter menu, select an effect, and adjust the settings as per your liking.
6. Exporting the Video
Once you are done with all the editing, it is time to export your video. Go to File, then Export, and finally Render Video.
File -> Export -> Render Video
Photoshop offers a wide range of export settings so that you can choose the quality, format, and size of your video.
To conclude, video editing in Photoshop may not be as sophisticated as in dedicated video editing software, but it can handle a variety of tasks and is a good starting point for beginners.
