Editing Action Clips For After Effects VFX Compositing

In this article, I'll walk you through how to composite The Inferno logo animation into a live-action footage using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Follow these steps closely for optimal results.

Step 1: Setting Up in Premiere Pro

In Premiere Pro, start a new project and name it Inferno Composition. Leave all other settings as default and hit Okay. Now, create a new sequence by navigating to File > New > Sequence, or use the shortcut Ctrl+N. Choose your desired resolution; for this tutorial, we’re using 1080p 16:9 at 30 frames per second (fps). Name the sequence and hit Okay again.

Navigate to where your footage is saved, select it all, and drag it into the Project Manager window. For more tips on using Premiere Pro, check out my beginner tutorial in the card above or via the link in the description.

Once all your footage is loaded into Premiere, drag and drop it into the timeline. To import footage quickly, you can double-click the Project Manager window, go to File > Import, or use Ctrl+I.

Step 2: Cutting and Managing Footage

For zooming into your footages, use the bar at the bottom, or hold the Alt key (Option on Mac) and use your mouse wheel. To start cutting, hit C to activate the Razor tool and V to switch back to the cursor. Scrub through your footage, make cuts using the Razor tool, and then delete unwanted sections by hitting Backspace.

Repeat this process until you’ve cut away all the unnecessary parts of your footage. To see your progress, press the Spacebar. In this case, we don’t need the audio, so mute it from the audio track.

Step 3: Linking to After Effects and Compositing

In the next tutorial, we'll show you how to link this sequence to Adobe After Effects and start compositing the Inferno animation with your live-action footage. Make sure to follow along by checking the tutorial in the card above.

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Keywords

Premiere Pro
After Effects
Inferno logo animation
Live-action footage
Compositing
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Footage cutting
Tutorial
VFX

FAQ

1. What is the first step in setting up a project in Premiere Pro? The first step is to start a new project and name it, leaving all other settings as default.

2. How can I create a new sequence in Premiere Pro? You can create a new sequence by navigating to File > New > Sequence or using the shortcut Ctrl+N.

3. What resolution and frame rate are used in this tutorial? This tutorial uses 1080p resolution at 16:9 aspect ratio and 30 fps.

4. How do I import footage into Premiere Pro? You can import footage by dragging it into the Project Manager window, double-clicking the window, going to File > Import, or using Ctrl+I.

5. How do I cut and trim footage in the timeline? To cut footage, hit C to activate the Razor tool, make your cuts, then hit V to switch back to the cursor and delete unwanted sections.

6. Can I mute audio tracks in Premiere Pro? Yes, you can mute the audio tracks directly from the audio track settings in the timeline.

7. How can I link Premiere Pro sequences to After Effects? The next tutorial will cover linking Premiere Pro sequences with After Effects for compositing.

8. What should I do if I have questions while following the tutorial? Leave your questions in the comment section below the video, and I'll respond as quickly as I can.