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Adobe® Premiere® Pro software is a revolutionary nonlinear video editing application. Powerful real-time video and audio editing tools give you precise control over virtually every aspect of your production.


Course Outline:
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Lesson 1: Video Essentials

• RGB color model
• Frame size
• Pixel Aspect Ratio
• Alpha Channels
• Frame Rate
• Time Code
• Interpreting Footage
• Introduction to codecs and maintaining quality in your work
Lesson 2: Overview of Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5

• Basics of Nonlinear editing in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5
• Presenting the standard digital video workflow
• Enhancing the workflow with high-level features
• Incorporating other CS5.5 components into the editing workflow
• Adobe Premiere Pro workspace
• Customizing the workspace
Lesson 3: Selecting Settings, Adjusting Preferences, and Managing Assets

• Selecting project settings by sequence
• Three types of settings
• Specifying project settings
• Importing assets
• Taking a closer look at images
• Managing media in bins
• Exploring additional bin features
• Finding assets with the Media Browser
Lesson 4: Importing and Managing Tapeless Media

• Using a tapeless workflow
• Using the Media Browser
• Importing XDCAM media
• Importing P2 media
• Importing AVCHD media
• Mixing media formats
Lesson 5: Shooting and Capturing Great Video Assets

• Tips for shooting great video
• Capturing video
• Capturing an entire DV tape
• Using batch capture and scene detection
• Tackling manual analog movie capture
• Capturing HDV and HD video
Lesson 6: Creating Cuts-Only Videos

• Using a storyboard to build a rough cut
• Editing clips on the Timeline
• Moving clips to, from, and within the Timeline
• Working with Source Monitor editing tools
• Adjusting clips in the Trim panel
• Using other editing tools
Lesson 7: Adding Video Transitions

• Using transitions with restraint
• Trying some transitions
• Changing parameters in the Effect Controls panel
• Using A/B mode to fine-tune a transition
• Applying transitions to multiple clips at once
• Adding audio transitions
Lesson 8: Creating Dynamic Titles

• Strengthening your project with titles
• Changing text parameters
• Building text from scratch
• Putting text on a path
• Creating shapes
• Making text roll and crawl
• Adding text effects: sheens, strokes, shadows, and fills
Lesson 9: Applying Specialized Editing Tools

• Exploring timesaving editing tools
• Replacing a clip and replacing footage
• Using Sync Lock and Track Lock
• Finding gaps in the timeline
• Editing with In and Out points around a clip
• Creating subclips from the Source Monitor
• Multicamera editing
Lesson 10: Adding Video Effects

• Sampling some basic video effects
• Applying effects to multiple clips
• Adding keyframing effects
• Adding keyframe interpolation and velocity
• Adding lighting effects
• Creating custom presets
Lesson 11: Acquiring and Editing Audio

• Setting up a basic voice-recording area
• Voicing professional narrations
• Creating a high-quality aural experience
• Examining audio characteristics
• Adjusting audio volume
• Adjusting audio gain
• Adding J-cuts and L-cuts
Lesson 12: Working with Color, Nested Sequences, and Shortcuts

• An overview of color-oriented effects
• Adjusting and enhancing color
• Using nested sequences
• Nesting clips
• Getting to know the recommended keyboard shortcuts
Lesson 13: Exporting Frames, Clips, and Sequences

• Overview of export options
• Recording to tape
• Exporting single frames
• Using the Export Settings dialog
• Working with Adobe Media Encoder
• Format overview
• Using the formats
• Exporting to mobile devices
• Exporting to Final Cut Pro
• Working with edit decision lists