Easiest Way to Add Blurred Background in Premiere Pro
Learn the fastest way to add a blurred background in Premiere Pro—no duplicated clips, no extra edits! In this step-by-step tutorial, Paul Murphy shows you how to use built-in graphics to repurpose vertical videos for horizontal formats like YouTube Shorts or Instagram Reels. ✂️🎞
Whether you're an editor, content creator, or social media marketer, this Premiere Pro blur background trick will save you time and give your vertical videos a polished, professional look.
⏱️ Jump to Chapters:
00:00 - Fill Frame with Blur
00:11 - Avoid Duplication
00:44 - Create Graphic
01:27 - Add Effects
02:18 - Isolate the Background
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