5 Mind-Blowing Ways to Use Premiere Pro’s Auto Mask Tool

Premiere Pro’s new Automatic Object Selection tool is more powerful than most editors realize — it’s not just for masking. In this video, I’ll show you five creative and cinematic ways to use Auto Mask to elevate your edits inside Premiere Pro without needing After Effects. If you already watched my first tutorial on how to use the Object Selection tool, this video is all about what to do with it next — transitions, effects, and creative use cases that look complex but are surprisingly easy once you know the workflow. ✨ What you’ll learn in this video: How to create smooth, professional cutout transitions Quick VFX shots that blend seamlessly with real footage MrBeast-style red & green highlight effects for instant emotion How to recreate the TikTok green screen look with full control Layering multiple masks for complex edits (and a bonus clone trick) Whether you’re editing for clients, YouTube, or short-form social content, these techniques will help your videos look cinematic and intentional — all within Premiere Pro. 🎥 Watch Part 1 here (how to use Auto Mask step-by-step): [insert link] ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro – What is the Object Selection Tool 00:13 Custom Cutout Transition 01:10 Simple VFX Shots (Instagram Reels walk-through) 02:19 MrBeast-Style Red/Green Highlights 03:29 TikTok Green Screen Effect 04:08 Layering Multiple Masks Together 05:01 Bonus Tip: Clone Effect 🎧 Tools Used: Adobe Premiere Pro (Beta / 2025 Update) Auto Mask / Object Selection Tool 💬 Comment below with which trick you’re going to try first — and don’t forget to subscribe for more Premiere Pro editing tutorials and creative effects breakdowns every week.