How to create fast-forward and slow-forward video effects

One of the tasks we often have to do when processing videos is fast-forwarding/slow-forwarding videos, also known as Timelapse/Slow Motion, to create highlights so as not to get bored. In this article, Tipsmake will guide you to create fast-forward and slow-forward video effects.

1. Create Timelapse/ Slow Motion with Premiere Pro

Home: Premiere Pro

Step 1: Open the software, select File -> New -> Project. (Ctrl + Alt + N) to create a new working window.

Step 2: Then, you proceed to name the working window and click OK to create.

Step 3: When the new working window opens, right-click on the Project and select Import to add the Video you want to fast forward or slow forward.

Step 4: Once you have added the Video, hold the mouse on the Video and drag it to the Timeline to work.

Then we will have an interface like below:

Step 5: Right click on Video and select Speed/Duration.

Step 6: Now you can set fast forward and slow forward in the following 2 ways.

1. Speed: Adjust fast forward and slow forward by percentage (%)
2. Duration: Adjust fast forward and slow forward according to the preset time

Depending on your needs, you can adjust Speed ​​or Duration . After editing, you can review it so feel free to edit. If you don't like them, you can press Ctrl + Z to return them to the original and start editing again.

For beautiful fast-forward and slow-forward video, choose Time Interpolation as Optical Flow .

Step 7: Once completed, select File -> Export -> Media ( Ctrl + M ) to export the Video file.

And this is our result after adjusting fast forward 50% and slow forward 50% (milestone is 100%).

2. Create Timelapse/ Slow Motion with Wondershare Filmora9

Home page: Wondershare Filmora9

Step 1: Start the software and select the Add icon to add videos that need to fast forward or slow forward to the system.

Step 2: After adding the Video to the system, select the '+' icon to move the Video to Timeline .

Step 3: Next, right-click on Video and select Speed ​​and Duration (Ctrl + R) .

Step 4: Then, you proceed to change the parameters of Speed ​​or Duration to fast forward or slow forward the Video. Once completed, click OK to preview the results.

Step 5: Finally, choose Export to export the Video to your computer.

3. Create Timelapse/ Slow Motion Online

If you do not want to install additional software on your computer or your computer is not strong enough to process videos, you can choose Online tools.

Home page: KAPWING

Step 1: Go to the website and select Upload to download the video you want to fast-forward or slow-forward.

Step 2: Then, you choose the fast forward or slow forward style you want. Because it is an Online tool, we cannot edit details, you can only change the speed with the parameters provided by the system. When you choose the parameters, you can also preview your results.

Finally, you choose Create to export your Video.

In this article, Tipsmake has shown you how to fast forward and slow forward videos. Good luck!