How to: Add a Facecam to your video in Premiere Pro

Time needed: 5 minutes

Adding a facecam to a video game recording in Premiere Pro is a simple process that can be accomplished in a few easy steps. Here’s a general overview of the process:

1. Capture facecam footage

   First, you will need to capture your facecam footage. This can be done using a webcam or a separate camera.

2. Import the footage

   Next, you will need to import your facecam footage and background footage into Premiere Pro. To do this, go to File > Import and select the footage you want to use. Once the footage is imported, drag it onto the timeline to begin editing. Now you need to create a new video track above your game footage track, this will be where you will place the facecam footage. To create a new video track, right-click on the empty space above the game footage track and select New Video Track.

3. Remove video background of facecam clip

   Drag the facecam footage to the newly created track, this will place it above the game footage.
   To eliminate the background of a webcam recording, we will utilize the AI Background Remover Extension. On the extension panel, select “Apply Effect” to distinguish between the foreground and background of the video. Once the analysis is complete, the background will be automatically removed.

4. Adapt facecam clip

   You can adjust the size of the facecam footage using the motion controls in the Effect Controls panel, or use the Position controls to move it around on the screen. Once you’ve positioned and adjusted the facecam footage, you can use the editing tools in Premiere Pro to trim and cut the footage as needed.

5. Export result

   Finally, export your final video using File > Export > Media. Select the format and preset you want to use and then export the video.