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Karl Soule

Sr. Technical Sales Manager, Film and Video at Adobe

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Key differences between Media Composer & Premiere Pro

Learn how to best work in Premiere Pro if you're a Media Composer user.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand media management in Premiere Pro
  • Differentiate between Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer
  • Utilize sequence settings effectively

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Adobe Premiere Pro, Media Management, Sequence Settings, Transcription

Key Insights

  • Premiere Pro allows editing from various media locations.
  • Import clips directly from shared storage without copying.
  • Use drag and drop or the import screen for media.
  • Manage media with the copy function for centralized storage.
  • Premiere Pro is resolution and frame rate agnostic.
  • Create custom sequence presets for specific projects.
  • Utilize built-in transcription for searchable transcripts.
  • Render preview files for smoother playback.
  • Understand DNX codecs and their integration in Premiere.
  • Save custom settings as presets for future use.