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Karl Soule

Sr. Technical Sales Manager, Film and Video at Adobe

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Understanding selections & track targeting

Learn how to effectively select assets and how to track target in Premiere Pro.

This summary is AI generated

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand track targeting in Premiere Pro
  • Mark In and Out points effectively
  • Make precise selections in the timeline

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Premiere Pro, Track Targeting, Timeline Editing, In and Out Points

Key Insights

  • Selection in the timeline overrides In and Out marks.
  • Use Command key to deselect tracks for precise editing.
  • Shift key snaps playhead to clip beginnings.
  • Keyboard shortcut 'Deselect All' helps clear selections.
  • Accidental selections can lead to unexpected results.
  • Track targeting requires careful management of selections.
  • F12 can be set as a shortcut for deselecting.
  • Understanding selection behavior is crucial for effective editing.