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Clip Speed / Duration Shortcut in Premiere Pro

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Ctrl
R
What It Does

Instantly opens the Speed/Duration dialog box to create slow motion, fast forward, or reverse a clip.

Pro Workflow Insight

Searches for 'how to slow down a clip in Premiere' are massive. This shortcut completely bypasses the tedious right-click menu, making speed ramping and retiming instantaneous.

Step-by-Step

Select a clip in your timeline and press Ctrl + R (Windows) or Cmd + R (Mac). Type in your desired speed percentage or choose 'Reverse Speed', then hit Enter.

Time Saved

15s per

Estimated time saved with each use of this shortcut.

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