Video Editing and Content Creation: Lecture Notes

Importance of Video Editing

• Video editing & content creation are crucial skills in today's world.
• Businesses require content; content creators can earn significant income.
• Personal success story: started as a freelance editor, grew into a multi-six-figure business.

Getting Started with Adobe Premiere Pro

• Opening Premiere Pro
  • Click on the blue "new project" icon to start a project.
  • Name your project and set storage location.
  • Click on 'Create' to begin.

Envato Elements Sponsorship

• Unlimited downloads of assets for video editing: footage, graphics, music, etc.
• Offers a 30% discount on annual plans, 70% off the first month.

Organizing Content

• Importance of Organization
  • Organize assets in folders: b-rolls, music, transitions.
  • Drag and drop organized folders into your project.

Creating and Managing Sequences

• Sequences
  • Multiple sequences can exist within one project.
  • Sequences have specific resolutions and frame rates.
  • Use 'new item' > 'sequence' to create.

Workspaces in Premiere Pro

• Different layout presets available: editing, coloring, effects, etc.
• Customize or reset workspaces as needed.

Importing and Editing Clips

• Import clips by dragging or using in-out points.
• Key Tools
  • Selection tool and Razor tool for trimming and cutting clips.

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Customize shortcuts for efficiency.
• Example: Use 'B' for Razor tool, 'A' for selection.

Audio and Video Effects

• Applying Effects & Transitions
  • Use the Effects tab to apply transitions/effects.
  • Example: mirror effect, iris cross transition.

Adjustment Layers

• Apply effects to multiple clips via adjustment layers.
• Useful for color grading and effects.

Adding Music and Sound Effects

• Drag music to timeline; adjust volume using white line or effect controls.
• Apply audio transitions like constant gain.

Text and Motion Graphics

• Add text using the text tool.
• Import and use motion graphic templates (e.g., from Envato).

Key Framing and Animation

• Animate by setting keyframes for properties like opacity, scale.
• Allows for creative transitions and effects.

Color Grading Basics

• Use Lumetri Color tab for adjustments.
• Recommend using adjustment layers for global changes.

Exporting Your Video

• Set 'in' and 'out' points for export range.
• Choose export settings, format, and location.

Additional Resources

• Join "Video Editors." community for tutorials and peer feedback.
• Explore Envato Elements for resources.

Final Thoughts

• Practice and utilize resources like Envato Elements and community feedback to enhance editing skills.
• Consistent practice will lead to proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.