Applying a mirror effect in Camtasia Studio can seem like something very difficult to do, or even impossible since there is no special section for this type of element.
But it really is very simple and does not require further knowledge of editing, or of this video and image customization tool.
Another video editing tool that Camtasia Studio offers you is to be able to accelerate the speed of your video or adjust the volume of the video either by raising it, lowering it, or removing it.
How to achieve the mirror effect?
To begin with, it is good to clarify what is mirror effect. And it is that, for some users, the mirror is able to flip an image in such a way that the components that are located on the right, now are seen on the left.
While, the same name is also attributed to a couple of elements, being placed one in front of the other, generate the sensation that there is a mirror in the middle.
In this sense, both presentations can be achieved through Camtasia Studio in an easy way by following the following step by step for each situation.
Mirror effect in Camtasia Studio with one element
In order to rotate the image or video in such a way that it appears to be looking upside down, you will have to start by running the editing program
Within this, the ” Import Media ” tab is located and it is selected to be able to access the system files, where the video to be worked on is marked.
After opening it, click on the same element and drag it to the timeline, which will also make it appear on the artboard or the central edit box.
The next thing is, with the image selected, place the cropping points. These are small dots located on the corners and sides that allow easy adjustment.
Now, while holding down the ” Shift ” key, click on the clipping point on the right and drag it to the left side of the work area, positioning it according to the user’s needs.
Next, the same is done with the point on the left. But this time taking it to the right side of the screen and always pressing ” Shift “.
In this way, it will be possible to give a mirror effect in Camtasia Studio to a video or image, having successfully turned the element.
The effect with two elements
If, on the other hand, you want to apply the mirror effect to exactly simulate a mirror, you will need to work on the files a bit more.
As in the previous case, the program will be executed, and we proceed to click on ” Import Media ” to include the file.
It then crawls to the first timeline. Then the file is dragged again, but this time to the second position in the same panel.
Consequently, the video will be featured twice. These must be placed in such a way that they have the same duration, as well as resize to the same size.
After completing these previous adjustments, we proceed to carry out the mirror effect in Camtasia Studio, for which we will move the videos on the work table.
The latter will be done in such a way that they are next to each other. Now, you just have to choose the element you want to ” flip ” to get the effect.
Generally, the thumbnail on the left side of the product is used. Thus, using the ” Shift ” key, the clipping points are moved as was done in the previous case.
The left point must be located just where the right was (just touching the other image) and vice versa.
And voila, when you play the video you can see a mirror effect, where two equal elements simulate being in front of a mirror.
A recommendation to take into account is to remove the audio from the video on the left. O which ” flip ” so that it only retains the element to the other.
Now, to finish, you will only have to export the final product using the ” Share ” button, located in the upper right corner, and following the instructions.
Another very useful tool that this video editor offers you is to be able to remove a green background from your video or to be able to work with the lights of your video either by darkening it or brightening it as necessary.