Adobe Premiere Pro CC For Dummies

Chapter 6

Importing Media into a Project

IN THIS CHAPTER…

Capturing camera files

Downloading from the Internet

Adding music and sound

Managing multiple sequences

While the previous chapter had more of a behind-the-scenes vibe for setting up your project, this one continues the conversation with a more upfront tone. Consider this chapter the next step in the construction of your movie project.

Now you will set up your Premiere Pro project through actions like grabbing files from your camera card, downloading iPhone clips from the cloud, and organizing additional assets like music and photographs in the Project panel. This is the buildup leading to that exciting moment when you drag that first clip into the timeline. The success of this process depends on how well you planned your project. So, if you’re worried about the poor planning, poor production bug, step back into to the previous chapters and get your ducks in order. But if you’re ready, then move ahead in pursuit of cinematic bliss.

Starting Your Project

Making movies can fall somewhere between simple and difficult. Narrowing ...