How To create Audio visualizer In Premiere Pro & After Effects

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create an audio visualizer using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. This step-by-step guide will walk you through exporting audio, creating an After Effects composition, and applying the audio spectrum effect to visualize your audio.

Chapter 1: Export Audio

To start, you need to export the audio from your video file:

1. Open your project in Adobe Premiere Pro.
2. Navigate to File and select Export then Media.
3. Name your file (e.g., "audio export").
4. Deselect the video option.
5. Change the format from H.264 to MP3.
6. Click Export to save your audio file.

Chapter 2: Create New After Effects Composition

Next, you'll create a new adjustment layer and link it to After Effects:

1. In Premiere Pro, create a new adjustment layer:
   • Click the New Item icon and select Adjustment Layer.
   • Drag the adjustment layer onto your timeline and scale it to match the duration of your video.
2. Right-click the adjustment layer and select Replace with Adobe After Effects Composition.
3. When prompted, name your composition (e.g., "wave spectrum") and hit Save.

Chapter 3: Import Audio into After Effects

Now, you need to import the audio file you exported:

1. In After Effects, press Ctrl + I to open the Import dialog.
2. Select your audio file (the MP3 you just exported) and click Import.
3. Drag your audio file onto the timeline.
4. Delete the adjustment layer you created earlier.

Chapter 4: Create New Solid Layer

Next, create a solid layer for the audio spectrum:

1. Go to Layer in the menu.
2. Select New and then Solid. The color does not matter at this stage; click OK.
3. Make sure to select the solid layer in the timeline.

Chapter 5: Apply Audio Spectrum Effect

Now, apply the audio spectrum effect to your solid layer:

1. In the Effects & Presets panel, search for Audio Spectrum.
2. Drag the Audio Spectrum effect onto your solid layer.
3. Rename the solid layer to "Audio Spectrum" or any name you prefer.
4. In the effect controls, set the following parameters:
   • Audio Layer: Select your audio export MP3 file.
   • Start Frequency: Set to 1000 Hz.
   • End Frequency: Set to 8500 Hz.
   • Frequency Bands: Set to 128.
   • Maximum Height: Set to 5000.
   • Audio Duration: Set to 100.
   • Thickness: Set to 2.
   • Inside and Outside Color: Change to white or any color of your choice.

Chapter 6: Finalize in Premiere Pro

Once you have your audio spectrum set up, return to Premiere Pro:

1. Your audio spectrum should now appear in the Premiere Pro timeline.
2. Select the wave spectrum layer and adjust the Position and Scale in the Effect Controls panel.
3. Hit Play to preview your audio spectrum in action.

Chapter 7: Add Drop Shadow Effect

For added depth, you can apply a drop shadow effect:

1. In the Effects panel, search for Drop Shadow.
2. Drag the Drop Shadow effect onto your audio spectrum layer.
3. Adjust the settings in the Effect Controls panel to achieve the desired look.

Conclusion

You have successfully created an audio visualizer using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. By following these steps, you can enhance your videos with dynamic audio visualizations. Experiment with different settings and effects to customize your visualizer further. Happy editing!