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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 playback.

Level: Beginner

Skills you'll gain:

Premiere Pro, Editing, Shortcuts, Audio

Key Insights

  • Use JKL keys for fast navigation through clips.
  • Employ ripple delete to remove gaps quickly.
  • Customize keyboard shortcuts for efficiency.
  • Utilize the razor tool for precise cuts.
  • Leverage the rolling edit tool to adjust clip timing.
  • Enable loop playback for focused editing sessions.
  • Use audio fade handles for smooth audio transitions.
  • Duplicate sequences to preserve original edits.
  • Snap playhead to cut points for accuracy.
  • Utilize the slip tool for precise clip adjustments.