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John Knowles

Adjunct Lecturer - The American Film Institute

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Editing

Learn the basic differences between Avid Media Composer and Premiere Pro. You'll also learn how to customize your keyboard and UI to fit your needs.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand Premiere Pro terminology differences from Avid
  • Customize the Premiere Pro interface for efficient editing
  • Utilize keyboard shortcuts for faster editing workflows

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Editing, Premiere Pro, Customization, Keyboard Shortcuts

Key Insights

  • A Premiere Pro project is equivalent to an Avid bin.
  • Bins in Premiere Pro are folders within a project file.
  • Multiple sequences with different settings can exist in one project.
  • Panels in Premiere Pro can be docked or floated for customization.
  • Keyboard shortcuts can be assigned for various editing commands.
  • Targeting affects clips already on the timeline in Premiere Pro.
  • Use the source monitor for setting in and out points.
  • The ripple edit tool allows for non-destructive editing.
  • Markers can be added to clips for precise editing.
  • The trim window provides advanced editing options without switching modes.