Creating sequences of effects using the razor tool

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Complex sequences of realtime effects can be created by splitting a clip. You can split a clip on the Timeline by using the razor tool to apply two different effects that can't normally be applied to a single clip. This differs from keyframing an effect, which lets you change an effect's settings over time. For more information on keyframing effects, see Customizing your effects using keyframes.

This tutorial shows you how to use the razor tool on a graphics clip to apply a page curl and particle effect to the clip in real time.

1	Set up the Adobe Premiere Pro Timeline Start Adobe Premiere Pro and import any video clip, placing it onto the Timeline on track Video 1. Import any graphics clip, such as a single-frame title, and place it onto track Video 2. Drag the border of your graphics clip so that it is the same length as your video clip on track Video 1, as shown below.
2	Split your graphics clip into three parts To split a clip, do one of the following: a Position the current-time indicator where you want to split the clip, then choose Sequence > Razor At Current Time Indicator. b Select the razor tool and click the clip where you want to split it.
3	Apply a page curl to the first part of your graphic To apply a Matrox page curl effect to your graphic: a Drag the Matrox Page Curls effect from the Video Effects bin in the Effects window onto the first part of your graphics clip on track Video 2. b Click the Setup button beside your effect in the Effect Controls window. c In the Matrox Effect Setup dialog box, choose any effect from the Effect List. d Click OK to return to your Timeline. The second part of your graphic should not have any effects applied to it.
4	Apply a particle effect to the third part of your graphic To apply a Matrox particle effect to your graphic: a Drag the Matrox Particles effect from the Video Effects bin in the Effects window onto the third part of your graphics clip on track Video 2. b Click the Setup button beside your effect in the Effect Controls window. c In the Matrox Effect Setup dialog box, choose any effect from the Effect List. d Click OK to return to your Timeline.
5	Preview your effect in real time Press the Play button in the Monitor window or press the Enter key on your keyboard to preview the resulting page curl and particle effect on a graphic in real time.

Expert tip You can apply a realtime fade-in or fade-out to one or more of your effects by adjusting the opacity of the clip to allow your graphics clip to gradually appear or disappear onscreen.