Video Editing Basics with Adobe Premiere Pro

Introduction

• Video editing is a valuable skill today.
• This tutorial is aimed at complete beginners.
• Adobe offers a free 7-day trial for its software.

Starting a New Project

• Open Adobe Premiere Pro and create a new project.
• Select a title and storage location for the project.
• Initial interface may seem overwhelming due to multiple panels and tools.

Importing Files

• Use the Media Browser panel to import files.
• Importance of organization:
  • Create bins (folders) to categorize files (e.g., B-Roll, Music, Sound Effects).
• Drag and drop files into the appropriate bins.

Creating a Sequence

• Right-click and select "Create New Item" -> "New Sequence".
• Set sequence settings:
  • Frame Rate: 23.976 (standard for cinematic).
  • Frame Size: 1920 x 1080.

Editing Basics

• Selecting Clips:
  • Use the selection tool (shortcut: V) to drag and arrange clips on the timeline.
• Cutting Clips:
  • Use the razor tool (shortcut: C) to cut clips into sections.
  • Delete unwanted clips by selecting and pressing delete.

Adjusting Clip Speed

• Right-click on a clip and select Speed/Duration to change speed:
  • Slow down by reducing speed percentage (e.g., to 20%).
  • Speed up by increasing speed percentage (e.g., to 200%).

Adding Effects and Transitions

• Access effects from the Effects panel.
• Drag and drop transitions (e.g., Cross Dissolve) between clips for smooth transitions.
  • Adjust transition duration by dragging the edges on the timeline.
• Adding Effects:
  • Select a clip and apply effects (e.g., Gaussian Blur) from the Effects panel.
  • Adjust effect parameters in the Effect Controls panel.

Adding Text

• Press T on the keyboard, click on the video to add text.
• Customize text using the Text panel (font, size, position, opacity).

Adding Music and Sound Effects

• Drag and drop audio files into audio channels on the timeline.
• Adjust volume through the Effect Controls panel or directly on the timeline.

Basic Color Grading

• Access the Color workspace for color grading.
• Use the Lumetri Color panel to adjust:
  • Contrast (adjust highlights and shadows).
  • Use LUTs (Look-Up Tables) for a quick aesthetic change.

Exporting Your Video

• Go to File -> Export -> Export Media.
• Select format (e.g., H.264) and preset (e.g., YouTube 1080p HD).
• Set output name and location.
• Check export settings (use maximum render quality for better quality).
• Click Export to finalize.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to practice these skills.
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