A quick tutorial on how to reverse a clip in Premiere Pro

Reversing a clip is a fun effect that is most often used in things like sports footage to add visual interest. It's often used to mimic the effect of "rewinding" a videotape so you can playback the footage one more time. You can combine this effect with 


If you like working with action or sports footage, knowing how to reverse and speed up a clip for the rewind effect is a key tool to have in your pocket. 


We’ve compiled a quick tutorial on how to reverse or speed up a clip in Adobe Premiere Pro. Make sure to bookmark this so you can quickly reference it during your next project editing session. 


Step-by-Step Tutorial of Reversing a Clip in Premiere Pro


Follow these simple steps to reverse your clip in Premiere Pro. 


Step 1: Locate the video file you want to reverse on the timeline or drag it onto the timeline.


Step 2: Go to "Clip," then click "Speed/Duration"


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Step 3: In the box that appears, check the “Reverse Speed” checkbox


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Voila! Your video will now play in reverse (backward) at the original speed. 


How to Speed Up a Clip in Premiere Pro

There are many scenarios where you may want to speed up your clip in Premiere Pro. Most commonly, it’s used to create extra energy in a scene or mimic that “fast-forward” effect of VHS tapes. It can also be used to “ramp up” exciting car chase scenes or other stunts. 


Follow these steps to speed up a clip in Premiere Pro:


Step 1: Locate the clip you want to speed up on the timeline or drag it onto the timeline.

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