How To Add HALATION And BLOOM In Premiere Pro

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of adding halation and bloom effects in Adobe Premiere Pro. These effects enhance the visual appeal of your videos by creating a soft glow around bright areas, mimicking the look of film. By following these steps, you can achieve a professional look for your projects.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Project

• Open Adobe Premiere Pro and create a new project or open an existing one.
• Import the video clip you want to edit by dragging it into the Project panel.
• Add the video clip to the timeline by dragging it from the Project panel to the timeline area.

Step 2: Applying the Halation Effect

• Select the video clip in the timeline.
• Go to the Effects panel (Window > Effects if not visible).
• In the search bar, type "Gaussian Blur" and drag the effect onto your video clip.
• With the clip selected, navigate to the Effect Controls panel (Window > Effect Controls).
• Find the Gaussian Blur effect and adjust the following settings:
  • Set the Blurriness to around 10-15 for a subtle effect.
  • Check the "Repeat Edge Pixels" option to avoid black edges.
• Next, create a new adjustment layer by going to File > New > Adjustment Layer.
• Drag the adjustment layer above your video clip in the timeline.

Step 3: Enhancing with the Bloom Effect

• Select the adjustment layer in the timeline.
• In the Effects panel, search for "Lumetri Color" and apply it to the adjustment layer.
• Go to the Effect Controls panel and expand the Lumetri Color effect.
• Adjust the following settings to create the bloom effect:
  • Under the Basic Correction section, increase the Exposure slightly if needed.
  • Scroll down to the Glow section and adjust the following:
    • Increase the Glow Threshold until you see a soft glow around bright areas.
    • Adjust the Glow Radius to control the size of the glow.
    • Set the Glow Intensity to your preference to achieve a more pronounced effect.

Step 4: Fine-Tuning Your Effects

• Play back the video to see how the halation and bloom effects look together.
• Tweak the settings in both the Gaussian Blur and Lumetri Color effects until you achieve the desired look.
• Consider using keyframes for dynamic changes in the effects, adjusting the intensity at different points in your video.

Conclusion

You have successfully added halation and bloom effects to your video in Adobe Premiere Pro. These enhancements can significantly improve the overall aesthetic of your project. Experiment with different settings and combinations to find the look that best suits your style. For more advanced effects, consider exploring plugins like AEJuice for additional options. Happy editing!