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In this tutorial, I'm going to be showing you guys how to create this cool velocity edit inside of Filmora 13. Many of you guys asked me how to make a velocity edit using Filmora 13, so here it is.
Let's jump into Filmora and get started. Here, I added my videos and audio to the timeline; then, I added a few markers to my audio layer to match the audio beat. After that, I split this layer into two parts and added the velocity edit to this part right here. You can see this is a normal speed clip.
If you use normal-speed video, first, you need to bring down your video speed. You can do that; simply go to the speed and bring down the speed value you like. I change it to something like 0.3.
After that, go to the AI frame interpolation and change it to Optical flow. I bring this layer here, go to the beginning of this clip, and press the I key on the keyboard to add the selection area. After that, I render this clip to see the result. Now you can see it has a smooth, slow-motion look. When we need to export this, I export only this part like this. After that, delete your slow-motion layer.
Add your exported video to the Filmora. I drag and drop it to the timeline like this. After that, I add the speed graph to part of my beginning clip. I use this speed graph with the optical flow. Now, when I play it, you can see it starts at a normal speed and then slows down to match the speed of our slow-motion clip.
Now, we have to create our velocity part. First, I select my first beat and select the layer, then split it right here. Go forward and select the range you want to speed up. Select here and split it like this. I selected this part and added a "Flash in" graph to it. Go to the graph, select this point right here, and remove it. Drag this layer to here. After that, go to the second beat and split the layer like we had done before. Select the range you want to speed up and split the layer like this.
After that, add the flash in the speed graph and remove this point. That's how we can add the velocity look toward our videos. Here's what it looks like. After that, we need to continue the same process for other parts. I add it like this. After that, here's what it looks like.
We can convert this video to Portrait. First, we need to change these layers to compound Clips. First, I selected my start clips and changed them to a compound clip, and I named them to start clips. I selected these layers and changed them to a compound clip, and I named them velocity clips. After that, let's convert this to a portrait. Go to the project settings and select "Change aspect ratio." You can change the ratio you like. I changed it to Portrait, then hit okay.
We need to adjust the scale in position, so I selected this, changed the scale to something like 325, and adjusted the position like this. I will do the same thing for this clip. We need to adjust the position using keyframes. I go to the beginning of this clip and create a keyframe for the position. Go forward, and I will adjust the position like this.
We need to add effect to this. First, I would like to add a mild effect, so go to the effects tab and search for a mild effect. Add it to this layer like this. I go to the effects settings and change the frequency value to 2. I adjust positions X to Zero, Y to zero, and keep position Z to 10. I disabled the "RGB Separate" and enabled motion blur. Now, we have a nice movement that looks like this.
I like to add zoom-in and out movements. I go to the beginning of this clip and go to the scale. Create a keyframe on the scale. I go to my second beat, and I increase the scale to something like 400. I continue the same process like this. After that, open the key frame panel, and you can adjust the graph if you want. But I like to keep it as a default, so I didn't change anything here. Now, our velocity edit looks like this.
We need to add a flash effect to this. First, we need to add an adjustment layer. I add it like this. Select the adjustment layer and go to the color tab. Scroll down and select the light section. I use this exposure to create that flash effect. Here, I change it to 35 and create a keyframe. I bring this keyframe to start.
After that, I bring down the exposure to something minus 15 and drag this keyframe to the end like this. Go to the keyframe panel, select this first keyframe, and I will add the "Ease Out" preset to this. I take a duplicate of this layer and add it to other parts like this.
Now our main part is complete. We need to create our beginning part. I use this kind of low-quality look effect for this. Let's see how to create that quality. First, go to the effects tab, select new blue FX, select filters, then select this frame rate effect and add it to this layer like this.
Go to the effects settings and change the preset to this 12 FPS preset. This effect helps reduce the frame rate on your video. You can see this effect gives a nice shatter look like this. After that, I like to add the same mild effect I added before.
We need to add a sharp look to this. I searched for the "Strong Sharpening" effect in the effects tab, then added it to this layer. Go to the effects settings and change both intensities to zero. I keep the opacity to 50 and change the strength to something 15. Now it looks like this.
Finally, I like to add a flicker effect, so go to the effects tab, select video effect, select Shake, and then select flash black. Before adding this effect, we need to add the adjustment layer to the timeline. I add it like this. We can add our effect to this.
After that, I went to the effect settings and changed the frequency value to something like 20. Go to the compositing, and I changed the blend mode to soft light and also changed the layer opacity to something 20. Our velocity edit is complete. Here's the result.
That's how we can make cool velocity edits inside of Filmora 13. You can see it's very simple to make, and you can add a few more effects to improve your edits. Also, if you need to learn more about Filmora tutorials, you can check my Filmora tutorial playlist. I have done many tutorials about Filmora, and you can check them after watching this video.
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How to Master the Art of Velocity Edits?
What you need to prepare:
- A computer (Windows or macOS)
- Your video materials.
- Filmora video editor
Import Videos and Audio to the Timeline
Start the process by launching Filmora on your device. Next, import the desired videos and audio files into the timeline. You should add a few markers to the audio layer to sync with the audio beat.
![importing audio and video in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-1.jpg)
Split the audio layer into two parts and apply the velocity edit effect to the desired portion. If you are using an average-speed video clip, you should first reduce the video speed. You can do it by adjusting the speed value in the speed settings.
![adjusting speed value in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-2.jpg)
Apply AI Frame Interpolation and Render
Proceed to the AI frame interpolation settings and change the option to "Optical Flow." Position the layer at the beginning of the clip and press the "I" key on your keyboard to add a selection area.Subsequently,render the clip to observe the resulting smooth slow motion effect.
![ai frame interpolation in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-3.jpg)
To export this portion, you should export only the desired part. Also, delete the slow-motion layer from the timeline.
![exporting a portion in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-4.jpg)
Import the Exported Slow Motion Clip
After exporting the slow-motion clip, import it back into Filmora. You can do it quickly by dragging and dropping it onto the timeline. Apply the speed graph effect to a part of your beginning clip. Utilize this speed graph in conjunction with the Optical Flow effect.It will create a transition from average speed to the slow-motion clip's speed.
![optical flow effect in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-5.jpg)
Create the Velocity Effect
To create the velocity effect, first, select the first beat and split the layer at that point. Move forward, choose the range you wish to speed up, and split the layer again. Choose the "Flash in" option in the Speed Graph effects. Remove the point on the graph and position the layer accordingly.
![flash in option in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-6.jpg)
You can repeat this process for the second beat. It includes splitting the layer, selecting the range to speed up, and applying the "Flash in." Continue this process for the remaining portions of your video.
![adjusting speed graph in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-7.jpg)
Create the Rolling Animation
It is the crucial step of this tutorial. Select all vertical line text layers and navigate to the "Multiple Selection" section. Create a keyframe for the position. Then, go to the start of your timeline and adjust the Y-position of each text layer. It can stagger them vertically to create the rolling effect. Ensure the layers are positioned correctly to spell your desired word or phrase.
![creating compound clips in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-8.jpg)
You can go to the project settings and select the "Change Aspect Ratio" option. Choose the desired aspect ratio, such as portrait, and confirm the change.
![changing aspect ratio in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-9.jpg)
Adjust Scale and Position
After converting to the portrait aspect ratio, you need to adjust the scale and position of the clips. Select each clip and change the scale to an appropriate value, such as 325. Adjust the position of the clips accordingly.You might have clips with movement. In this case, you should create keyframes for the position and adjust it at different points.
![changing the clip position in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-10.jpg)
Apply the Mild Effect
It is easy to add a mild effect to your clips. Go to the effects tab and search for the "Mild Effect." Apply this effect to the desired layers. In the effect settings, you should adjust the frequency value to 2, set the positions X and Y to 0, and keep position Z at 10.
![mild effect in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-11.jpg)
Disable the RGB separate option and enable motion blur. It will provide an excellent movement look to your clips.
![motion blur effect in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-12.jpg)
Add Zoom in and ut Movements
The most exciting part of video editing is adding zoom in and out movements. Create a keyframe for the scale at the beginning of the desired clip. Move to the second beat and increase the
![zoom in and zoom out effect in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-13.jpg)
Continue this process for the remaining portions of the clip. You can also adjust the keyframe graph in the keyframe panel if desired. It will add dynamic zoom movements to your velocity edit.
![keyframe panel in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-14.jpg)
Add Flash Effect
Some editors also add a flash effect to their videos. You should create an adjustment layer and position it above the desired layers. Select the adjustment layer and go to the color tab. Here, you can scroll down to the light section. Use the exposure setting to create the flash effect. Change the exposure value, for example, to 35, and create a keyframe.
![creating an adjustment layer in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-15.jpg)
Move the keyframe to the start of the clip. Also, the exposure value should be decreased to -15, and the keyframe should be dragged to the end of the clip. In the keyframe panel, select the first keyframe and apply the "Ease Out" preset. Duplicate this adjustment layer and use it to other portions of your video as needed.
![ease out option in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-16.jpg)
Create the Beginning Part
For the beginning part of your video, you can apply a low-quality look effect. Go to the effects tab, select "New Blue FX," then "Filters," and add the "Frame Rate" effect to the desired layer.In the effect settings, change the preset to a lower frame rate, such as the "12 FPS" preset. It will provide a shattered look to your video. You can also apply the "Mild Effect" from Step 7 to this portion.
![low-quality look effect in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-17.jpg)
Add Sharpening Effect
To enhance the sharpness of your video, search for a "Strong Sharpening" effect in the effects tab. Apply it to the desired layer.In the effect settings,set both intensity values to 0. You must keep the opacity at 50 and adjust the strength value, for example, to 15. It will add a sharp look to your video.
![strong sharpening effect in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-18.jpg)
Apply Flicker Effect
You can try a flickering effect to make your video more exciting to watch. Go to the effects tab and select "Video Effect." Here, you can use the "Shake" option. In this option, choose the "Flash Black" effect. Before applying this effect, you should add an adjustment layer to the timeline. Once the adjustment layer is added, use the "Flash Black" effect to it.
![flicker effect in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-19.jpg)
In the effect settings, adjust the frequency value, for example, to 20. In the end, go to the compositing settings and change the blend mode to "Soft Light." You can adjust the layer opacity to 20%. It will create a flickering effect on your video.
![soft light mode in filmora](https://images.wondershare.com/filmora/article-images/2024/05/how-to-master-the-art-of-velocity-edits-20.jpg)
Learning velocity edits might take time.You need patience and a willingness to experiment. It is not just about changing the video speed. Instead, it includes many effects to sharpen your videos. Such effects can take your video presentation to the next level. Explore Filmora Creator Hub to find many such tricks.
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