A. Play button B. Playhead C. Image file D. Video clip E. Audio track F. Render Video button G. Current time H. Frame
rate I. Control Timeline Magnification slider
The timeline contents should appear visible as in the figure above. If they’re collapsed against
the left side so that content titles and previews aren’t visible, drag the magnification slider
(below the timeline) to the right to see time in more detail.
2. Click Play in the Timeline panel to view the movie.
The playhead moves across the time ruler, displaying each frame of the movie.
3. Press the spacebar to pause playback.
4. Drag the playhead to another point in the time ruler.
The playhead’s time location determines what appears in the document window.
When you work with video, Photoshop displays guidelines across the document window. To
minimize the chance that your content will be cut off along the edges of some televisions, keep
important content within the center area marked by the guides.
5. When you’ve finished exploring the end file, close it, but leave Photoshop open. Don’t save
any changes you might have made.
Creating a new video project
Working with video is a little different from working with still images in Photoshop. You may
find it easiest to create the project first, and then import the assets you’ll be using. You’ll choose
the video preset for this project, and then add nine video and image files to include in your
movie.
Creating a new file
Photoshop includes several film and video presets for you to choose from. You’ll create a new
file and select an appropriate preset.
1. In the Start workspace, click the Create New button, or choose File > New.
2. Name the file 11Working.psd.