Chapter 16

Kicking Out Your Movie

IN THIS CHAPTER…

Bullet Making a self-playing movie

Bullet Managing the Export panel

Bullet Getting the export settings just right

Bullet Comprehending codecs

You’ve assembled the clips, color-corrected them, tweaked the audio, and — if you’re adventurous — there’s also some music, sound effects, and titles on your timeline. The movie looks great. Unfortunately, the timeline is the only place you can play it, which can be problematic, especially if you want to show it to anyone not residing near your laptop while it’s running Premiere Pro.

The lesson here is to cut the proverbial cord and make your masterpiece a self-playing movie. First, you need to figure out the right size and format. But that’s where things get complicated. Picking a size and format that works for your needs can feel overwhelming. So, consider what your needs are for the movie, and read on to find the answer that works for you.

Exporting Your Movie

In the spirit of just about everything else in Premiere Pro, there’s no single solution when it comes to exporting your production. Numerous choices for export ...

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