How to Use Generative Fill (Extend) in Premiere Pro
What Is Generative Fill (Extend) in Premiere Pro?
Ever been stuck in your edit, because you are missing a few seconds in a clip?
All of us have! And the last thing you want to do. Is go back and re-shoot the entire clip.
With Adobes New generative video fill tool. You can automatically fill in or extend your video content. The tool is built on the firefly video model. And is integrated into Adobe Premiere Pro.
But how good is this new tool? And how does it work? Let’s find out!
What Can You Do With Generative Extend?
Generative Extend in Adobe Premiere Pro serves a few key purposes:
- Remove Unwanted Objects
- You can use this tool to eliminate objects or people from a scene.
- Extend Shots
- You can use the tool to create extensions of a shot. Filling in frames to extend the duration of a video. This is particularly useful if you need to stretch a shot but don’t have additional footage to cover the gap.
- Seamless Transitions
- If your scene cuts abruptly or leaves a gap between shots. Generative Extend can fill in those spaces. And make transitions smoother without needing reshoots.
- Extend Sound
- AI can extend the sound of your clip or fill in a gap. (Works best for generating room tones and similar sounds)
How Good is The Current Version?
You can watch a quick test in the video below.
I tried to increase the suspense in a scene, by adding a few frames of the character hesitating. Along with sound effects.
As you can see. The generative AI frames look a bit more grainy compared to the rest of the footage.
So personally, I would probably not use it if I was going for a realistic look of a real person appearing in the video.
However, I did a few tests with object removals. And the result was much better.
Overall, as a Premiere Pro user. Im really happy they have started integrating generative ai video into the program. Because I prefer to stay inside Premiere Pro.
I’m sure the generative extend tool will continue to develop in the near future.
How to Use Premiere Pro’s Generative Fill Step-by-Step
System Requirements and Access
Generative Fill, exists in Premiere Pro versions 25.2 and newer.
The feature is part of Adobe’s AI suite and might still be in beta. So it’s important to check if it’s available in your version.
- System Requirements: At least 8Gb RAM (Though 16GB is preferred). Windows 10 (64bit or later) 2 GB of GPU memory.
- Getting Access: Just make sure you have a recent version of Premiere downloaded.
Step-by-Step Tutorial
- Select the Clip
Choose the video clip where you want to apply Generative Fill in your timeline. - Activate the Tool
In the toolbar. - Set Parameters
In the Effect Controls panel, you’ll be able to adjust the fill area. You can define the section of the clip that should be extended or filled. - Let AI Do Its Job
Once set, Premiere Pro will process the clip and automatically generate the fill. Depending on the complexity of the video, this can take a few minutes. - Fine-tuning
After the AI finishes processing, preview the clip. If necessary, adjust the settings or mask areas that need further refinement.
For a more detailed walkthrough, check out Adobe’s official guide.
How Does It Compare to Other AI Tools Like Runway or Pika?
Premiere Pro’s Generative Fill competes with other AI video editing tools like Runway and Pika.
While Runway is known for its real-time video editing capabilities and web-based interface,
Premiere Pro integrates deeply into Adobe’s Creative Cloud ecosystem. This allows for a more streamlined experience for those already working within Premiere Pro.
Final Thoughts: Is Generative Fill Worth Using Today?
Generative Fill is a powerful tool, but it’s not for all use cases. And not for all types of shots.
If you’re working on simple edits. Or have the time to manually remove objects and extend shots, you may not need it.
However, for professionals who work with a lot of footage need to save time. The tool can be a game-changer.
But it’s still a work in progress. As Adobe fine-tunes the tool, it will likely become an essential part of the editing workflow.
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