Presented: March 15, 2023

Several times each month, Larry Jordan presents a live, on-line, video webinar presenting issues related to video editing and post-production. For a list of upcoming webinars, click here.

Duration: 52:06
Download file size: 1.3 GB (ZIP file)
Format: QuickTime movie (HD: 1600 x 900)

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SESSION DESCRIPTION

Still photographs, slides and digital images are a common component in many video projects. From digital photos to maps to old photos, editors often need to bring still images to life.

In this session, Larry Jordan shows what you need to know to make still images look as good as they can, then make them move in Adobe Premiere Pro. Topics include:

• Scanned image workflow and specs
• Demo of LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast 9 scanning software
• Demo of Topaz Photo AI image enhancement software
• Six key Photoshop tools to adjust, repair and improve images
• Import, scale and animate images in Premiere Pro

Whether you are new to scanning or an old hand with still images, these tips and techniques will help make all your images look their best.

AUDIENCE LEVEL

This is an intermediate-level session. Some knowledge of Premiere Pro will be helpful in understanding this material.

CHAPTER MARKERS

To help you quickly find the information you need, we included chapter markers in the QuickTime download  to simplify navigation. Click here to learn how to display them in your download.

• Welcome!
• – Plan for today
• – Stills workflow
• – Workflow task list
• Scan Photos or Slides
• – Why use SilverFast 9?
• – Scanning specs
• – Resolution caution
• – Scanner image cleanup
• – The scanners I use
• – Explore the interface
• – Set scan resolution
• – Set image frames
• – Scan a B&W image
• – Adjust the histogram
• – Remove color cast
• – Remove dust & dirt
• Up-scale Images
• – Why Photo Al?
• – Photo Al Demo
• Prep Images in Photoshop
• – Key Photoshop tools
• – Photoshop Demo
• – Straighten an image
• – Crop image, set aspect ratio
• – Adjust grayscale levels
• – Spot Healing Brush repairs
• – Patch tool removes objects
• Import & Animate in Premiere
• – Basic animation
• – Advanced animation
• – Add Ease In/Ease Out
• – Animate objects
• Summary