Manipulating time

When editing a project, the editor has the tools in their disposal to manipulate the time of the video with different effects. Three of these effects are the ability to speed up, slow down, or reverse the video. In Premiere pro, speeding up and slowing down the video is done by using the Rate Stretch tool. This tool allows the user to drag the video clip left or right to speed it up or slow it down; however, using this tool will greatly change the audio of the clip. By right-clicking on the clip, the speed and duration can be changed in a window, along with the feature of keeping the audio's pitch the same as the original. Also by right clicking, the user is able to change the direction of the video clip, such as reversing the clip or visa versa. These tools can be used to show things such as time lapses or slo-mo shots. The reverse feature could be used to show a character retracing steps, or a video tape being wound back. By being able to manipulate time, a editor is able to make these effects happen.