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Last updated on Dec 14, 2023

You can fix shaky video in Premiere Pro with the Warp Stabilizer effect. It removes jitter caused by camera movement, making it possible to transform shaky, handheld footage into steady, smooth shots.

How to stabilize footage with Warp Stabilizer in Premiere Pro

  1. Select the clip you want to stabilize.
  2. Open the Effects panel and select Video Effects. Scroll down to Distort and double-click Warp Stabilizer.
Warp Stabilizer begins to analyze your footage. While the analysis is in progress, you can adjust settings or work on a different part of your project.
Warp Stabilizer begins to analyze your footage. While the analysis is in progress, you can adjust settings or work on a different part of your project.

  1. Select Stabilization > Result > No Motion if you want to completely remove all camera motion. Select Stabilization > Result > Smooth Motion if you want to include some of the original camera movement in the shot.
  2. If the result is good, you’re done with stabilization. If not, do one or more of the following in the Effect Controls panel:
    • If the footage is too warped or distorted, switch the Method to Position, Scale, Rotation.

  • If there are occasional rippled distortions and footage was shot with a rolling shutter camera, set Advanced > Rolling Shutter Ripple to Enhanced Reduction.

  • Try checking Advanced > Detailed Analysis.

  • If the result is too cropped, use the sliders for Smoothness or Crop Less <-> Smooth More. Crop Less <-> Smooth More is much more responsive, as it doesn’t require a restabilize phase.

Result

Play back the footage and observe that your footage is less shaky.

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