Introduction to Premiere Pro

Course Description

In this three-day course, you’ll get a thorough overview of the interface, tools, features, and production flow for Premiere Pro CC. The course is an ideal combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice to introduce you to Adobe Premiere Pro software, a revolutionary 64-bit nonlinear video-editing application. You will learn powerful real-time video and audio editing tools that give you precise control over virtually every aspect of your production.

Who Should Attend

• Anyone who'd like to learn Adobe Premiere Pro CC

Prerequisites:

• Practical working knowledge of Mac OS X or Windows
• Basic knowledge of editing terminology is highly recommended

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Touring Adobe Premiere Pro

• Performing Nonlinear Editing in Premiere Pro
• Expanding the Workflow
• Touring the Premiere Pro Interface
• Hands on: Edit Your First Video
• Using and Setting Keyboard Shortcuts

Lesson 2: Setting up a Project

• Creating a Project
• Setting up a Sequence
• Explore the Project Settings

Lesson 3: Importing Media

• Importing Media Files
• Working with Ingest Options and Proxy Media
• Working with the Media Browser Panel
• Importing Still Image Files
• Using Adobe Stock
• Customizing the Media Cache
• Recording a Voice-Over

Lesson 4: Organizing Media

• Using the Project Panel
• Working with Bins
• Reviewing Footage
• Freeform View
• Modifying Clips

Lesson 5: Mastering the Essentials of Video Editing

• Using the Source Monitor
• Navigating the Timeline Panel
• Using Essential Editing Commands
• Performing Storyboard-Style Editing
• Using the Program Monitor Editing Mode

Lesson 6: Working with Clips and Markers

• Using the Program Monitor Controls
• Setting the Playback Resolution
• Playing Back VR Video
• Using Markers
• Using Sync Lock and Track Lock
• Finding Gaps in the Sequence
• Selecting Clips
• Moving Clips
• Extracting and Deleting Segments

Lesson 7: Adding Transitions

• What are Transitions?
• Using Handles
• Adding Video Transitions
• Using A/B Mode to Fine-Tune a Transition
• Adding Audio Transitions

Lesson 8: Mastering Advanced Editing Techniques

• Performing a four-point edit
• Changing Clip Playback Speed
• Replacing Clips and Media
• Nesting Sequences
• Performing Regular Trimming
• Performing Advanced Trimming
• Trimming in the Program Monitor
• Using Scene Edit Detection

Lesson 9: Editing and Mixing Audio

• Setting up the Interface to Work with Audio
• Examining Audio Characteristics
• Recording a Voice-Over Track
• Adjusting Audio Volume
• Auto-Duck Music
• Creating a Split Edit
• Adjusting Audio Levels for a Clip

Lesson 10: Adding Video Effects

• Working with Visual Effects
• Applying Master Clip Effects
• Masking and Tracking Visual Effects
• Keyframing Effects
• Using Effect Presets
• Exploring Frequently Used Effects
• Using the Render And Replace Command

Lesson 11: Applying Color Correction and Grading

• Understanding Display Color Management
• Following the Color Adjustment Workflow
• Using Comparison View
• Matching Colors
• Exploring the Color-Adjustment Effects
• Fixing Exposure Problems
• Correcting Color Offset
• Using Special Color Effects
• Creating a Distinctive Look

Lesson 12: Exploring Compositing Techniques

• What is an Alpha Channel?
• Making Compositing Part of Your Project
• Working with the Opacity Effect
• Adjusting Alpha Channel Transparencies
• Color Keying a Greenscreen Shot
• Partially Masking Clips

Lesson 13: Creating New Graphics

• Exploring the Essential Graphics Panel
• Mastering Video Typography Essentials
• Creating New Titles
• Text Styles
• Working with Shapes and Logos
• Making a Title Roll
• Working with Motion Graphics Templates
• Adding Captions

Lesson 14: Exporting Frames, Clips, and Sequences

• Understanding the Media Export Options
• Using Quick Export
• Exporting Single Frames
• Exporting a Master Copy
• Working with Adobe Media Encoder
• Adjusting Export Settings in the Media Encoder
• Uploading to Social Media
• HDR Export
• Exchanging with Other Editing Applications