But it’s important to be sure you have the correct file size, resolution and pixel aspect ratio in your main project file before importing your video.?Ĭreate new project files with the correct size and aspect ratio by selecting one of the default Photoshop presets, or create one of your own and save for subsequent projects. You may wish to also wish to import video frames to layers if you’re going to do some frame animation or rotoscoping work on the individual layers (we’ll get into that more in another tutorial). The easiest way to get your video clips into Photoshop is to import them as video layers.

Unlike using a consumer utility like iMovie or Movie Maker, you will have total control over color correction, video layer modifications and even plug-in effects that you’re already familiar with. Are you a photographer that is just starting to discover the world of video with a new HD DSLR? Do you have video clips that just needs some basic editing but haven’t yet sprung for the high-priced video editing suites like Final Cut, Premiere Pro or Avid Xpress? You can do some basic video editing right inside Photoshop CS4 and CS5 Extended and retain all the resolution of your original footage.

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