Morph Cut transition options

Last updated on Jun 23, 2025

Learn to fine-tune Morph Cut transition options for precise duration and alignment adjustments.

When you apply Morph Cut, a transition is created using default settings. You can fine-tune the transition using the Effect Controls panel or Timeline.

Modify transition using the Effect Controls panel

The following controls in the Effect Controls panel help you adjust the duration of the transition and align it accurately.

  • Duration: The default duration of a video transition is 30 frames. To change the default transition before applying a transition, use the Preferences dialog box. In the General section, enter a new default for Video Transition Default Duration. To change the duration of a transition after applying a transition, enter a new duration in the Duration field in the Effect Controls panel.
  • Alignment: Aligns the transition to be automatically centered on the edit point between the two clips with the Center at Cut option selected. For finer control, you can drag the transition slightly left or right in the Effect Controls Timeline. Premiere Pro then creates an asymmetrical transition that is not centered on the edit point. Read more about modifying and customizing transitions using the Effect Controls panel.

Modify transition using the Timeline panel

  • Duration: To change the duration of the transition, double-click the transition in the Timeline panel and enter the new duration in the Set Transition Duration dialog. You can also lengthen or shorten the transition by dragging the edges of the transition as desired. You can also lengthen or shorten the transition by dragging the edges of the transition as desired.
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Zoom into the Timeline panel so that you can clearly see the transition.