Pacing and motion · Autessa Video Studio
Ken Burns motion
Autessa Video Studio adds the Ken Burns effect to still images: slow zooms and pans that make photos feel like footage. Choose Auto, Zoom in, Zoom out or a pan for each scene, or switch motion off.
The problem
Still images feel like a slideshow
A short video made of stills looks static unless the frame moves. Hand-keyframing motion in an editor is slow. Video Studio applies gentle motion per scene with one click.
Where it happens
What you get
- Ken Burns on or off for each scene.
- Auto alternates zoom in and zoom out from scene to scene.
- Explicit effects: Zoom in, Zoom out, Pan left to right, Pan right to left, Pan top to bottom and Pan bottom to top.
- Pans move across the frame at a fixed gentle zoom.
- Motion applies to image shots; video shots play as video.
How it works
How does ken burns motion work in Autessa Video Studio?
Open a scene
In Images or the finishing room, open the scene.
Toggle Ken Burns
Switch motion on or off.
Pick an effect
Leave it on Auto or choose a zoom or pan.
Every option
Motion effects
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Auto | Alternates zoom in and zoom out by scene. |
| Zoom in | Slowly pushes into the image. |
| Zoom out | Slowly pulls back from the image. |
| Pan → | Moves left to right. |
| Pan ← | Moves right to left. |
| Pan ↓ | Moves top to bottom. |
| Pan ↑ | Moves bottom to top. |
Permissions
Who can do what?
| Who | Can |
|---|---|
| Owner or editor (Can edit) | Sets motion per scene. |
| Viewer (Can view) | Sees the motion in the rendered video. |
| Company admin | Chooses which roles can use Video Studio with the "Video Studio" role permission. |
Connected
How it connects to the rest of Video Studio
FAQ
Questions about ken burns motion
What is the Ken Burns effect?
It is a slow zoom or pan across a still image that gives it motion. Video Studio applies it per scene.
Can I choose the direction?
Yes. Choose Zoom in, Zoom out or a pan in the direction you want, or leave it on Auto.
Does Ken Burns cost anything?
No. Motion is applied during rendering, which is free.
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