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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 efficiency
  • Utilize keyboard shortcuts for faster editing

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Editing, Premiere Pro, Customization, Keyboard Shortcuts

Key Insights

  • Avid bins are equivalent to Premiere Pro projects.
  • Premiere Pro allows multiple sequences with different settings.
  • Panels in Premiere Pro can be docked or floated.
  • Keyboard shortcuts can be customized for editing efficiency.
  • Use the source monitor for precise editing with in and out points.
  • Targeting affects clips already on the timeline.
  • Utilize ripple and roll edits for efficient trimming.
  • Markers can be added to clips and timelines for reference.
  • The trim window allows for fine-tuning edits between clips.
  • Source record style editing can be approximated in Premiere Pro.