In today’s post, we’re going to be discussing how to crop a video. This is a skill that can come in handy in a number of situations, whether you’re wanting to frame a shot more tightly or cut out something that you don’t want in the final product. We’ll go over a few different methods for cropping videos, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. Let’s get started!
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How to crop a video in iMovie
iMovie offers several ways to crop a video. The most common way is to drag a corner of the clip in the iMovie timeline. This changes the frame of the video, effectively cropping it.
How to crop a video in Windows Movie Maker
In Windows Movie Maker, you can use the Crop tool to remove unwanted areas from the edges of a video clip. This is useful if you want to focus on a particular area of the video or remove distractions from the edges. You can also use the Crop tool to resize a video clip.
To crop a video in Windows Movie Maker:
- Open Windows Movie Maker and load the video clip that you want to crop.
- Click the “Edit” tab at the top of the window, then click “Crop.”
- Click and drag the blue borders around the portion of the video that you want to keep, then release the mouse button when you’re done.
- Click “OK” at the bottom of the window.
How to crop a video in Adobe Premiere Pro
Open Adobe Premiere Pro and import the video you want to crop.
Click on the “Effects” tab and then drag the “Crop” effect onto your clip.
With the clip selected, go to the Effect Controls panel and adjust the settings to crop the video how you want.
When you’re happy with the results, export your cropped video.
How to crop a video in Sony Vegas
There are a few ways to crop a video in Sony Vegas. The first way is to use the Crop tool. Select the Crop tool from the Tools menu, then click and drag on the video to crop it.
The second way is to use the Event Pan/Crop feature. To do this, double-click on the video event to open the Event Pan/Crop dialog box. Then, use the Cropping controls to crop the video.
Finally, you can also use the Trimmer window to crop a video. To do this, open the Trimmer window and select the part of the video that you want to keep. Then, click the Crop button and choose how you want to crop the video.
How to crop a video in Final Cut Pro
In order to crop a video in Final Cut Pro, first make sure that the Inspector window is open. Next, select the clip that you want to crop in the timeline. Then, go to the video inspector and select the “crop” tool. Finally, use your mouse to drag the edges of the video clip in order to crop it to your desired size.
How to crop a video in Avid Media Composer
Open your video project in Avid Media Composer and click on the “Edit” tab. Then click on the “Source Monitor” button in the top left corner of the screen. Find the point in your video where you want to start cropping the frames and press the “In” button on your keyboard. Then move to the end of the section you want to crop and press the “Out” button on your keyboard. Once you have selected the portion of the video you want to crop, go back to the “Edit” tab and click on the “Sequence” drop-down menu. Select “New Sequence from Selection.” This will create a new sequence that only contains the portion of your video that you selected.
How to crop a video in DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve is a powerful video editing tool that allows you to crop your videos to create the perfect frame. Here’s how to do it:
- Open DaVinci Resolve and load your video into the Media Pool.
- Select the video you want to crop and drag it into the Timeline.
- Place your cursor at the beginning of the video and press “I” on your keyboard to mark the in point. Then move your cursor to the end of the video and press “O” on your keyboard to mark the out point.
- With your video selected in the Timeline, go to the “Inspector” tab and select “Transform.”
- In the “Transform” menu, select “Crop.”
- Use the mouse cursor to drag the edges of your video until you’ve cropped it to your desired size.
- Once you’re happy with your crop, press “Okay” to finish up!
How to crop a video using online tools
There are many ways to crop a video. You can use online tools, video editing software, or even just trim the beginning and end off of a video.
To crop a video using online tools, first you need to find a website that offers this service. Once you find a website that offersthis service, upload the video you want to crop. After the video is uploaded, select the portion of the video you want to keep and then download the new, cropped video.
If you want to crop a video using video editing software, first import the video into the software. Then, use the software’s cropping tool to select the portion of the video you want to keep. Once you have made your selection, export the new, cropped video.
You can also crop a video by simply trimming the beginning and end off of it. To do this, find the point in the video where you want it to start and end. Then, use a video trimming tool to cut off everything before and after that point.