o These videos gave a general overview of what is possible with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5. The third introduction video explained how to use the ‘exercise files’ for this training. All the files I need to go through the Premiere Essential Training have been provided.
1. Introductory Project
o The Premiere Pro Workflow - This section starts by explaining the workflow for Premiere. It points out the main parts of the Premiere work area, and then explains the overall process for creating a movie project. The overall process has three major steps. The first step is to bring in clips or assets, the second step is to edit the clips, and the third step is to export to a final product.
o Adding Footage to the Timeline - To add a clip to the timeline, you can simply drag and drop it from the project window to the timeline.
o Understanding Timecode - Timecode is the environment in which projects are created. The current time indicator shows where you are on the timeline. Video is made up of individual frames. The time indicator on the sequence window allows you to go directly to where you want to be. It shows hours, minutes, seconds, and frames.
o Making Basic Edits – Usually video starts recording before the director starts the action, so there will be junk footage at the beginning of a clip. This can be removed by trimming the clip. Ten seconds is a long time in the world of video editing. As an editor, you only want to show the best of the best clips.
o Getting Familiar With the Interface – The ‘Window’ menu can be used to open and close necessary panels. The interface is completely customizable. The workspace can be reset if things get too out of control.
o Helpful Shortcuts & Terms:
o Spacebar – Play/Stop
o Scrubbing – Dragging the time indicator on the timeline sequence
o V – Selection Tool (Black Arrow)
o Snap – On/Off
o Maximize Panel - ~
o Command + Click + Move – Create a floating window/panel
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