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Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the most popular video editing tools including movies, TV shows, and clips for the web and social media. If you are an Adobe CC subscriber and have seen this tool but haven't tried it yet, what are you waiting for?

While Premiere Pro may seem a little intimidating at first glance, the functionality is based on the same principles as other Adobe products, and with a little work, you should understand it pretty quickly (take our Adobe Premiere Pro courses and you will master it in no time).

Premiere Pro history

Adobe Premiere Pro started out as just Premiere and was introduced in 1991 for the Mac operating system. It was one of the first computer systems for nonlinear editing. The Premiere Pro name was introduced in 2003 and has been used in all subsequent versions. The very first version of Premier Pro had several names, from Premiere Pro 1 to Premiere Pro 7.

Each subsequent release of Premiere Pro includes additional changes, which are listed below:

Premiere Pro 1.5 was released as a version that was more stable than its predecessor, PPRO. It included bug fixes, glitches and a few small additions.

Premiere Pro 2 has undergone a number of changes, including a new interface, new features, and improved integration with other applications in the Adobe family. This release introduces multi-camera editing, DVD burning, GPU accelerated processing, and native HD / HDV support.

Premier Pro CS3: This version was released in 2007. One of the new notable features of this release was the time remapping. Mac support was reintroduced around this time.

Premiere Pro CS4: This version of Premiere Pro was released in October 2008 with an improved editing workflow, more flexibility, and expanded format support.

Premier Pro CS5: Released in April 2010, the Mercury Playback Engine was an important addition. This allowed previews without rendering. This version also included minor software improvements.

Premiere Pro CS6: A number of interface changes were made in this release in May 2012. Improvements included adjustment layers, 3-way color adjustments, a new preset browser, and more. Users were also introduced to Adobe Prelude, SpeedGrade, and Adobe Creative Cloud. This was the last edition that could be purchased as a standalone software package. There have been updates to fix bugs that affect performance, but the move to CC is ongoing.

Premiere Pro CC: Premiere Pro CC for Creative Cloud was first released in June 2013 with a number of improvements. This included link and search, a redesigned timeline, improved audio mixing, Lumetri Deep Color Engine, improved multi-camera editing, Adobe Anywhere integration, and more. This was the very first version of PPRO available only through a subscription service. Updates are ongoing and each version of Premiere Pro CC adds a post-CC release year. For example, there were versions of Premiere Pro CC 2015, 2017, and 2018. Premiere Pro CC 2018 or version 12.0 added new features, including Motion Graphics templates, the ability to use After Effects Motion Graphics templates without the need for After Effects, immersive video editing using callout display, etc. Current version - Premiere Pro CC 2020.

Importing Still Images and Movies into Premiere Pro: Size Limitations

The maximum frame size for importing still images and movies into Premiere Pro is 256 megapixels, with a maximum frame size of 32,768 pixels in any direction.

Video and audio formats that Premiere Pro can import and export

Adobe Premiere Pro supports the following formats. While Premiere Pro can import these formats, importing certain file types may require certain codecs. After the file has been edited and included in a Premiere Pro project, you can export it in its original format or in another format.

Most of the major file formats that can be exported are listed below:

Multimedia container format (3GPp, 3G2); Advanced Audio Coding (AAC); Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF); Apple video compression format (Apple ProRes); Adobe Sound Document (ASND) Microsoft AVI Types 1 and 2 (.avi) Broadcast format WAVE (BWF); Raw stream DV (DV); Animated GIF (GIF); MPEG-1 (MV1) video files; Audio MPEG-4; MPEG-4 video files; QuickTime format (MOV); MP3 audio (MP3); QuickTime Movie (MP4); MPEG-1 and 2 (MPEG, MPG, MPE); Media eXchange formt (MXF); Audio Project Format (OMF); Windows Waveform (WAV); and Windows Media, Windows only (WMV)

Native camera formats that Premiere Pro can import

These media formats can be imported and edited on both Mac OS and Windows: ARRI AMIRA camera; Canon XF; Canon RAW; CinemaDNG; Panasonic AVC; P2 cameras; Phantom Cine media; RED support; and Sony cameras.

Supported still image files and still image sequences

The following format extensions support still image and still image sequence files:

Adobe Illustrator (EPS, AI); Bitmap (DIB, BMP, RLE); Cineon / DPX (DPX); Graphics Interchange Format (GIF); Windows Only Icon File (ICO); JPEG; Macintosh Image (PICT); Photoshop (PSD); Portable Network Graphics (PNG); Adobe Premiere Title (PTL, PRTL); Targa (TGA, VST); and Tag Interchange Format (TIFF).

Closed captioning and subtitle file formats

Premiere Pro supports the following subtitle file formats:

Distribution Format Exchange Profile (DFXP); MacCaption VANC (MCC); Closed Captioning File (SCC) Script; Subtitle format (SRT); EBU N19 Subtitle File (STL); and W3C / EBU / SMPTE Synchronized Text File (XML).

Video project file formats

Premiere Pro supports the following project file formats:

Advanced Authoring Format (AAF); After Effects project (AEP, AEPX); Character Animator Project (CHPROJ); Batch lists (CSV, TAB, TXT, PBL); CMX3600 EDL (EDL); Adobe Premier Elements for Windows only (PREL); Premiere Pro Project (PRPROJ) and FCP XML (XML).

So what is Adobe Premiere Pro and how do you get the most out of this video editing tool? Let's discuss.

What is Premiere Pro?

Video content is an indispensable element of any project, including web design. Even if you never plan to become a professional video editor, the ability to make simple edits can come in handy for any creative professional.

If you're already an Adobe subscriber, the good news is that you already have access to Premiere Pro with the full Creative Cloud plan. You just need to install it and get started.

The best thing about Premiere Pro is that it works with all the files you work on in other projects. It reads native Adobe files, including PSD files and AI files, so you can insert logos or other parts of projects directly into production video files.

Premiere Pro lets you edit both video and audio. Images and sounds even have separate editing tracks to separate the process and manage it professionally.

Premiere Pro allows users to open files and work with any modern video format, including 8K, web files, and even virtual reality. The tool lets you start with a variety of source video formats and save files to standard file types for easy playback and viewing.

Keep in mind that Premiere Pro is quite powerful software and requires some information space on a machine with decent power. If you want to do easier editing on the go, individual Premiere Pro and Creative Cloud plans include Premiere Rush, a video editing application that works across all devices and lets you work with files between the app and Premiere Pro on your desktop.

What Premiere Pro does

Premiere Pro can be used to solve all the common video editing tasks required to create broadcast-quality HD video. It can be used to import video, audio, and graphics, and to create new, edited versions of the video that can be exported to the media and format required for distribution. When you create a video using Premiere Pro, different videos and still images can be edited together. Titles can be added to videos, and filters can be applied along with other effects.

Who is using Premiere Pro

Premiere Pro is used by video conferencing, news stations, marketing professionals, and design firms. People in positions such as video editors, production managers, marketing managers, and media designers all use Premiere Pro to create and edit video content. Premiere Pro is developed by software company Adobe Systems.

What can you do with Premiere Pro?

Adobe Premiere Pro is a versatile tool if you get the hang of it.

Can you edit videos? Cut clips from large files to make things more difficult, add a movie to the soundtrack, or create a collage of stills, motion pictures, text and sound.

Premiere Pro is robust enough to enable you to create and edit full-length feature films, it is sure that most users will need this application.

Common uses include:

• You can use it to convert a video clip to a format and size that will play on the website.

• You can add captions or intro / outlines to a clip before posting it online.

• You can edit a few seconds of video and replace them with something else.

• You can adjust the color for better viewing.

• You can adjust volume levels or sound quality to clear up scratching or difficult sound.

Interesting features

One of the great things about Premiere Pro is that it just keeps getting better. As technology changes, so does the software. While Premiere Pro is great for basic video editing and compilation, you can have fun experimenting with tools to help you play VR or AR or expand your creative skills.

If you're unsure of where to start, our Premiere Pro course can help you navigate the software.

Some of the best features in Premiere Pro:

• Auto Ducking for ambient sounds, which helps to mix the background noise in the video without suppressing other sound elements and channels.

• Robust closed captioning export options that allow you to share subtitles with third-party applications to simplify workflows.

• Graphic panel to help you easily add special elements or text to video content.

• Rulers and guides, which work the same way as other Adobe tools, will help you align everything correctly on the canvas.

• Fast mask tracking for HD, 4K and ultra high definition.

3 Premiere Pro templates to try

Due to the standard nature of Premiere Pro, there is no shortage of templates in the industry to help you learn to use the tool better or get started quickly on projects.

1.40 animated titles

Start attracting users right away with a great introductory title. This template includes 40 animated options that you can add directly to your video in Premiere Pro.

2. Slideshow of inspiring photos

Contains image and video transitions as well as editable layers. All you have to do is insert your content instead of the dummy content and then you will have a slideshow.

3. Templates for animated graphics for social networks

This package of motion graphics templates includes everything you need to prepare videos for social media.

How do you get it?

Adobe Premiere Pro comes with full Creative Cloud plans. If you are already working with several Adobe tools, you are likely already subscribed to this version and Premiere Pro is ready to download from your account.

If you're not using Creative Cloud, Premiere Pro is a downloadable software tool that comes with a license to use.

You can also purchase a Premiere Pro subscription (also includes Rush) from Adobe of choice. This option also includes 100GB of cloud storage, Adobe Fonts, and Adobe Portfolio.

There are also licensing options for students and teachers at discounted prices. (Contact Adobe for details.)

Premiere Pro also comes with Adobe cloud business licenses. Pricing is based on monthly subscription and varies by plan type.

How to get started?

Let's take a look at the first steps to working with Premiere Pro

Customize interface

Premiere Pro consists of panels. You can customize your workspace by moving these panels, organizing the interface as you see fit. Use the Window menu to open and close specific panels and even save a custom workspace by choosing Window> Workspaces> Save As New Workspace. As you will see, there are many default workspaces to choose from.

Import your files

After setting up the interface, it's time to import the content. To import a clip, go to File> Import and then select your file. Once imported, the clip appears in your Project panel.

To keep things organized, you can create bins inside the Project panel. You can also change the way you view assets, from lists to icons. There's even a new item button that lets you create a range of resources, including new sequences, captions, color masks, and a few other useful resources.

View your assets

The source monitor does exactly what it looks like - it lets you control the source material. To open a clip in this panel, simply double-click the clip in the Project panel. The source monitor has a number of playback controls, all of which are customizable using the button editor buttons at the far right.

The real purpose of the source monitor is to add entry and exit points to your material to prepare it for final editing. Use the I key to add an entry point and the O key for an exit point. Once added, you can see the selected region in a small timeline at the bottom of the panel. Make additional changes to your clip by dragging this area. To view the sound, simply select the sound icon.

Create sequence

Now that you have your In and Out points set, you are ready to add this clip to your final edit. To do this, you need to create a sequence. The fastest way to do this is to simply drag the clip to the timeline area at the bottom. You will even see that it says, "Drag and drop media here to create a sequence." Creating a sequence this way will automatically map the sequence settings to your clip. If you prefer to create a sequence from scratch, choose File> New> Sequence. You can now see the new timeline pop up along with the clip.

The timeline consists of video tracks at the top and audio tracks at the bottom. You will also notice that another monitor is popping up. This is the program monitor and reflects what is on the timeline. If you were an artist, think of the timeline as your canvas and the project panel contains all of your paint.

Timeline navigation

Learning multiple navigation shortcuts will greatly improve your editing experience. The key keyboard shortcuts to learn are for basic navigation. Use the spacebar to start and stop playback. You can also use the J, K and L keys to move around the timeline. Use the plus and minus keys to zoom in and out, and use the backslash to quickly get a bird's eye view of your project with the Zoom To Sequence command. To quickly expand and / or collapse a specific track, simply double-click on an empty spot in the title next to the track controls.

Edit sequence

In addition to adding In and Out points to the Source Monitor, you can also perform Insert, Overwrite, Overdub, and Replace editing by simply dragging and dropping clips directly onto the Program Monitor. Keep an eye on where the playhead is on the timeline, as this is where the editing will take place. You can also drag clips directly from the Project panel onto the timeline. A number of keyboard shortcuts will allow you to make specific changes, so to test them, go to Premiere Pro> Keyboard Shortcuts.

To trim clips in the Timeline panel, simply grab the edge of the clip and drag it. In addition to the Selection tool, a number of basic and advanced editing tools are available in the Tools panel. One of the most commonly used tools is Razor, which can be activated with the C keyboard shortcut. Use it to cut and split clips. The rest of the editing tools are a little more advanced, so let's keep them for tutorials.

With your current knowledge, you can quickly draft a draft. You can view some of the other b-roll clips through the source monitor, or simply place everything on the timeline and use the program monitor. It's important to understand that there are always several ways to do the same thing, and whatever you want, you should do it that way. As you practice using Premiere, you will find the techniques and keyboard shortcuts you need.

Adjust the sound

Having prepared a rough cut, you need to do the sound. To view audio levels correctly, you must open Window> Audio Meters. First, you'll focus on the audio interview, so put this one on the timeline. For example, if your audio is pretty low, you need to amplify it a little.

To do this, select your interview clips and then go to Clip> Sound Options> Sound Enhancement. For example, you want your levels to peak around -5 dB, so you must enter that number in the Normalize Peak Peaks To section. To smooth everything out, select all audio clips with audio and go to Sequence> Apply Audio Transition. Now you need to go through and make sure the transitions sound good and don't overlap.

As a final touch, you can drag the music clip onto audio track 2. To make sure it's not too loud, open Window> Audio Track Mixer. Here you can control the levels of each track by making the right mix. Since the music is on track 2, lower the fader bar to the desired level.

Add transitions

In addition to audio transitions, you can add a nice and subtle video transition. You will find the Video Transitions folder by going to the Window> Effects panel. To apply the transition, just drag and drop. Cmd + D will automatically apply the default transition to the selected clips. To change the time, simply click and drag with the selection tool.

Create graphics

As a final step, you can add a quick text element to your video. Let's say you just want to write your last name in capital letters. First, you must select the Type tool and start typing directly onto the Program Monitor. You will notice that a new graphics layer has been added to the timeline. To edit the text, you need to open Window> Essential Graphics.

With your graphics layer selected, you can go to the Edit tab of the Essential Graphics panel. You will find all your text tools here. You can find many ready-made templates in the Overview tab, but let's save them again for an advanced course. Once your text is designed and placed, you are ready to export your revision.

Export and download

When your video sequence is ready to go, you choose File> Export> Media, which brings up the Export Options dialog box. Export options can be overwhelming at first, so it is helpful to familiarize yourself with the presets. You can choose the H.264 format first, which is the standard for social media platforms. If, for example, you are exporting for Twitter, then select one of the presets available in the Presets drop-down menu. Now all you have to do is choose a name and location for the output.

If you really want to automate your work, you can go to the Publish tab and automatically upload your video to Twitter after the export is complete. As mentioned, there are many options in the Export Options dialog box. You could even use LUTs, normalize audio, and add custom image overlays like logos and other brand elements.

Conclusion

It's time to learn how to edit and manage video if you haven't already. Adobe Premiere Pro is the best tool for this. Students use a combination of computer time with labs and exercise files to learn the basics of Adobe Premiere Pro and apply them to video editing projects.

And for designers and creatives already working with Adobe tools, the learning curve won't be as steep, thanks to a tool that will work comfortably with your existing Adobe files.

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