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Valentina Vee

Director, Cinematographer, and Editor

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Editing Tools and Techniques

Master essential editing techniques, including cutting clips, using keyboard shortcuts, and navigating the timeline with fast forward, pause, and rewind functions. Learn advanced tools like rolling edit, ripple edit, slip tool, and loop playback, along with versioning sequences, silent scrubbing, and managing saves for a seamless editing workflow.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Trim video clips efficiently using shortcuts
  • Utilize ripple delete for seamless editing
  • Implement audio transitions for smoother cuts

Level: Beginner

Skills you'll gain:

Editing, Shortcuts, Audio, Premiere Pro

Key Insights

  • Use JKL keys for fast playback control.
  • Employ Command K, Q, and W for quick cuts.
  • Create custom keyboard shortcuts for efficiency.
  • Utilize ripple delete to eliminate gaps in timeline.
  • Enable loop playback for focused editing.
  • Adjust audio fade handles for smoother transitions.
  • Select forward tool to manage multiple clips easily.
  • Use slip tool for precise clip adjustments.
  • Autosave feature protects against data loss.
  • Organize sequences for better project management.