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Adobe Premiere Pro CC Classroom in a Book (2015 release)

by Maxim Jago

September 2015

Beginner

480 pages

12h 52m

English

Adobe Press

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About Classroom in a BookPrerequisitesInstalling Premiere Pro CCOptimizing performanceUsing the lesson filesRelinking the lesson filesHow to use these lessonsWeb EditionAccessing the Web EditionAdditional resourcesAdobe Authorized Training Centers
Getting startedNonlinear editing in Premiere ProLooking at the standard digital video workflowEnhancing the workflow with Premiere ProExpanding the workflowIncorporating other components into the editing workflowLooking at the Adobe Premiere Pro video workflowTouring the Premiere Pro workspaceLooking at the workspace layoutCustomizing the workspaceIntroducing preferencesMoving, backing up, and syncing user settingsReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedSetting up a projectVideo rendering and playback settingsVideo/Audio Display Format settingsCapture Format settingsProject item names and label colorsScratch Disks settingsProject Files settingsCC Libraries DownloadsImporting an Adobe Premiere Clip projectImporting Final Cut Pro projectsImporting Avid Media Composer projectsSetting up a sequenceCreating a sequence that automatically matches your sourceChoosing the correct presetCustomizing a sequenceUnderstanding track typesAudio tracksSubmixesReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedImporting assetsWhen to use the Import commandWhen to use the Media BrowserWorking with the Media BrowserUsing a tapeless workflowUnderstanding supported video file typesFinding assets with the Media BrowserImporting imagesImporting flattened Adobe Photoshop filesImporting layered Adobe Photoshop filesImporting Adobe Illustrator filesImporting subfoldersCustomizing the media cacheRecording a scratch narration trackReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedUsing the Project panelCustomizing the Project panelFinding assets in the Project panelWorking with binsCreating binsManaging media in binsChanging bin viewsAssigning labelsChanging namesCustomizing binsHaving multiple bins open at onceMonitoring footageUsing essential playback controlsCustomizing the monitorsModifying clipsAdjusting audio channelsMerging clipsInterpreting video footageWorking with raw filesReview questionsReview answers

Getting startedUsing the Source MonitorLoading a clipLoading multiple clipsUsing Source Monitor controlsSelecting a range in a clipCreating subclipsNavigating the TimelineWhat is a sequence?Opening a sequence in the TimelineUnderstanding tracksTargeting tracksUsing In and Out marksUsing time rulersCustomizing track headersEssential editing commandsOverwrite editInsert editThree-point editingStoryboard editingReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedUsing Program Monitor controlsWhat is the Program Monitor?Adding clips to the Timeline with the Program MonitorPlayback resolutionChanging playback resolutionPaused resolutionUsing markersWhat are markers?Types of markersAutomated editing to markersFinding clips in the TimelineUsing Sync Lock and Track LockUsing sync locksUsing track locksFinding gaps in the TimelineSelecting clipsSelecting a clip or range of clipsSelecting all the clips on a trackSelecting audio or video onlySplitting a clipLinking and unlinking clipsMoving clipsDragging clipsNudging clipsRearranging clips in a sequenceUsing the clipboardExtracting and deleting segmentsLiftExtractDelete and Ripple DeleteDisabling a clipReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedWhat are transitions?Knowing when to use transitionsImplementing best practices with transitionsUsing edit points and handlesAdding video transitionsApplying a single-sided transitionApplying a transition between two clipsApplying transitions to multiple clips at onceUsing A/B mode to fine-tune a transitionChanging parameters in the Effect Controls panelUsing a Morph Cut effectDealing with inadequate (or nonexistent) head or tail handlesAdding audio transitionsCreating a crossfadeApplying audio transitionsReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedPerforming four-point editingEditing options for four-point editsMaking a four-point editChanging playback speedChanging the speed/duration of a clipChanging speed and duration with the Rate Stretch toolChanging speed and duration with time remappingReplacing clips and footageDragging in a replacement clipMaking a replace editUsing the Replace Footage featureNesting sequencesAdding a nested sequencePerforming regular trimmingTrimming in the Source MonitorTrimming in a sequencePerforming advanced trimmingMaking ripple editsMaking rolling editsMaking sliding editsMaking slip editsTrimming in the Program MonitorUsing Trim mode in the Program MonitorChoosing a trimming method in the Program MonitorPerforming dynamic trimmingTrimming with the keyboardReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedAdjusting the Motion effectUnderstanding Motion settingsExamining Motion propertiesChanging clip position, size, and rotationChanging positionReusing Motion settingsAdding rotation and changing the anchor pointChanging clip sizeAnimating clip size changesWorking with keyframe interpolationUsing different keyframe interpolation methodsAdding Ease to MotionUsing other motion-related effectsAdding a drop shadowAdding a bevelAdding motion with the Transform effectManipulating clips in 3D space with Basic 3DReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedFollowing the multicamera processCreating a multicamera sequenceDetermining the sync pointsAdding clips to a multicamera source sequenceCreating the multicamera target sequenceSwitching multiple camerasPerforming a multicamera editRe-recording multicamera editsFinalizing multicamera editingSwitching an angleFlattening a multicamera editReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedSetting up the interface to work with audioWorking in the Audio workspaceDefining master track outputUsing the audio metersViewing samplesShowing audio waveformsWorking with standard audio tracksMonitoring audioExamining audio characteristicsCreating a voice-over “scratch track”Adjusting audio volumeAdjusting audio in the Effect Controls panelAdjusting audio gainNormalizing audioCreating a split editAdding a J-cutAdding an L-cutAdjusting audio levels for a clipAdjusting overall clip levelsKeyframing volume changesSmoothing volume between keyframesUsing clip vs. track keyframesWorking with the Audio Clip MixerReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedSweetening sound with audio effectsAdjusting bassAdding a delayAdjusting pitchAdjusting trebleAdding reverbAdjusting EQEQParametric EQCleaning up noisy audioHighpass and Lowpass effectsMultiband CompressorNotch effectThe Loudness RadarReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedWorking with effectsFixed effectsThe Effects panelApplying effectsUsing adjustment layersSending a clip to Adobe After EffectsMaster clip effectsMasking and tracking visual effectsKeyframing effectsAdding keyframesAdding keyframe interpolation and velocityEffect presetsUsing built-in presetsSaving effect presetsFrequently used effectsImage stabilization and rolling shutter reductionTimecode and Clip NameShadow/HighlightLens distortion removalRender all sequencesReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedFollowing a color-oriented workflowThe Color workspaceThe Lumetri Color panelLumetri Scopes essentialsThe Lumetri Scopes panelAn overview of color-oriented effectsColoring effectsColor removal or replacementColor correctionVideo LimiterFixing exposure problemsUnderexposed imagesOverexposed imagesFixing color balanceBasic white balance (Fast Color Corrector)Primary color correctionBalancing Lumetri color wheelsUsing special color effectsGaussian BlurSolarizeLumetri looksCreating a lookSending sequences to Adobe SpeedGradeReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedWhat is an alpha channel?Making compositing part of your projectsShooting videos with compositing in mindEssential terminologyWorking with the Opacity effectKeyframing opacityCombining layers based on a blend modeWorking with alpha-channel transparenciesColor keying a greenscreen shotPreprocessing the footageUsing the Ultra Key effectMasking clipsUsing mattes that use graphics or other clipsReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedAn overview of the Titler windowMastering video typography essentialsFont choiceColor choiceKerningTrackingLeadingAlignmentSafe title marginCreating titlesAdding point textAdding paragraph textStylizing textChanging a title’s appearanceSaving custom stylesCreating an Adobe Photoshop graphic or titleWorking with shapes and logosCreating shapesAdding a graphicAligning shapes and logosMaking text roll and crawlReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedUsing the File menuUsing the File menu commandsMaking a clip offlineUsing the Project ManagerCollecting files and copying them to a new locationConsolidating and transcodingRendering and replacingUsing the Link Media panel and the Locate commandPerforming the final project management stepsImporting projects or sequencesManaging collaborationUsing the Libraries panelManaging your hard drivesAdditional filesReview questionsReview answers
Getting startedOverview of export optionsExporting single framesExporting a master copyMatching sequence settingsChoosing another codecWorking with Adobe Media EncoderChoosing a file format for exportConfiguring the exportUsing the Source and Output panelsQueuing the exportAdditional options in Adobe Media EncoderExchanging with other editing applicationsExporting a Final Cut Pro XML fileExporting to OMFExporting to AAFRecording to tapePreparing a project for tape outputPreparing a tape for outputRecording to a DV or HDV deckUsing third-party hardwareFinal practiceReview questionsReview answers

Overview

Those creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Premiere Pro CC choose Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2015 release) Classroom in a Book from Adobe Press.

The 19 project-based lessons in this book show readers step-by-step the key techniques for working in Premiere Pro. Readers learn to take a project from beginning to end where they’ll get the basics on things like organizing media, using audio, creating transitions, producing titles, and adding effects. Once they have the basics down, they'll learn how to take their projects further by sweetening and mixing sound, compositing the footage, adjusting color, compressing and exporting files, and much more. ((

Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2015 release) offers many new capabilities to the editor who needs quick results and this book covers the workflows required to get the job done. Best of all, the companion DVD (also available as an online download) includes lesson files so readers can work step-by-step along with the book.

The online companion files include all the necessary assets for readers to complete the projects featured in each chapter as well as ebook updates when Adobe releases new features for Creative Cloud customers. And new to this release, all buyers of the book get full access to the Web Edition: a Web-based version of the complete ebook enhanced with video and interactive multiple-choice quizzes. As always with the Classroom in a Book, Instructor Notes are available for teachers to download.