Apply Time Interpolation Methods to adjust clip speed

Last updated on Jun 23, 2025

Learn how to use different time interpolation techniques—Frame Sampling, Frame Blending, and Optical Flow—to adjust clip speed and create smoother motion in Adobe Premiere Pro.

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Learn how to use different time interpolation techniques—Frame Sampling, Frame Blending, and Optical Flow—to adjust clip speed and create smoother motion in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Understand Time interpolation methods

Frame Sampling

  • The simplest method that either repeats or removes existing frames.
  • Best for minor speed adjustments or when a slightly choppy look is acceptable.
  • Ideal for footage with minimal movement or when maintaining original frames is crucial.

Frame Blending

  • Blends neighboring frames to create new intermediate frames.
  • Works well for creating smoother slow-motion effects, especially with footage that doesn't have a lot of fast movement.

Optical Flow

  • Uses advanced algorithms to analyze motion between frames and generate new frames.
  • Provides the smoothest motion, especially for significant speed changes.
  • Best for footage with clear motion and defined edges.
Before you begin

Import your video clips into a Premiere Pro project. Add the clips you want to modify to the timeline.

  1. Select the clip in the timeline that you want to adjust.

  2. Right-click the clip and select Speed/Duration.

  3. In the Speed/Duration dialog box, select one of the following options from the Time Interpolation section:

    The Clip speed / duration dialog box is open and there are options such as Frame Sampling, Frame Blending, and Optical Flow to choose from.
    Use the Time Interpolation options in the Speed/Duration dialog box to change video speed.

    • Frame Sampling: Repeats or removes frames as needed to achieve the desired speed.
    • Frame Blending: Repeats frames and blends between them to create smoother motion.
    • Optical Flow: Analyzes footage to create new intermediate frames.
  4. Adjust the clip speed using the Speed (%) field if desired.

  5. Select OK to apply the changes.

  6. Play back your clip to review the results. If needed, repeat these steps to fine-tune the effect.