Make a smooth speed ramp every time! | Wondershare Filmora 13

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Make a Smooth Speed Ramp Every Time! | Wondershare Filmora 13

Have you ever wanted to add a super cool speed ramp effect to your videos but don't know where to start? Today, I'll show you how to plan and edit speed ramping effects into your videos using Wondershare Filmora 13. Let's jump right in!

Speed Ramping with Camera Movement

First up, let's tackle one of the most eye-catching effects: speed ramping with camera movement. You've probably seen this effect on Instagram or TikTok. To create something similar, have your subject stand in the center of the frame while pushing in and pulling out with the camera.

  1. Import Footage: Bring your footage into Filmora.
  2. Adjust Speed Curve: We want the camera movement to be fast during the push-in and pull-out, while staying longer on the subject in between. The speed curve should look like this:
    • Faster during push-in and pull-out
    • Slower in the middle

Select the footage, go to the speed tab, and then select speed ramping > customize. Clear all keyframes. Mark the start and end of each push-in and push-out on the speed graph and adjust the curve accordingly.

Result:

  • Faster parts during push-in and pull-out.
  • Slower parts when focusing on the subject.

Speed Ramping Across Multiple Shots

If you want to use speed ramping in multiple shots, the following tip is for you. We will maintain a consistent movement across all shots. In this example, we'll be pulling out.

  1. Maintain Consistency: Keep the pull-out movement fast at the beginning and end of each shot. The speed graph should be:

    • Faster at the front and back
    • Slower in the middle

  2. Set Speed Graph: Select the clip, go to the speed ramping tab, then select customize.

  3. Mark Points: Mark where the slow part starts and ends, and adjust the graph.

  4. Adjustment: Adjust all clips similarly and slow down the end of the last clip.

End Result:

  • Consistent pull-out movement across all shots with smooth transitions.

Compound Clips for Extra Speed

If the highest speed in the speed curve isn't fast enough, Wondershare Filmora’s compound clip feature can save the day.

  1. Create Compound Clip: Right-click on the clip, select "Create Compound Clip," and name it (e.g., Speed Buff).
  2. Adjust Speed Curve: Select the compound clip, go to the speed tab, and speed ramping > customize.
  3. Mark Points: Mark the start and end of fast points and increase the speed.
  4. Fine-Tune Curve: Adjust the curve to prevent abrupt changes and leave the middle part untouched.

Repeat these steps for all the clips.

Final Timeline:

  • Adjusted compound clips with enhanced speed changes.

Three simple speed ramping tricks can make your video super cool, whether you're making an epic landscape video or aiming for the next viral TikTok sensation. If you found this guide helpful, drop a comment below, or like and subscribe for more editing tips and tricks!

Keywords

  • Speed Ramping
  • Filmora
  • Camera Movement
  • Pull-out Shots
  • Compound Clips
  • Editing Tips
  • Customize Speed Curve

FAQ

Q: What is speed ramping? A: Speed ramping is an editing technique that manipulates the speed of video footage, usually shifting between slow motion and fast speed for dramatic effect.

Q: How do I maintain a consistent movement in multiple shots? A: Keep the same type of movement (e.g., pull-out) across all shots and adjust the speed curve to be faster at the beginning and end while slower in the middle.

Q: What if the highest speed isn't fast enough? A: Use the compound clip feature in Filmora to further increase the speed by creating a compound clip and adjusting its speed curve.

Q: Are there any tips to avoid abrupt speed changes? A: Adjust the speed curve gradually, focusing on smoother transitions to prevent any jarring changes in speed.

Q: How can I learn more about editing tips? A: Subscribe to editing tutorials and forums for continuous learning and experimentation.