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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 Premiere Pro interface for efficient editing
  • Utilize keyboard shortcuts for faster editing

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Premiere Pro, Editing, Customization, Keyboard Shortcuts

Key Insights

  • Avid bins are equivalent to Premiere Pro projects.
  • Premiere Pro allows multiple sequences with different settings.
  • Customize panel layouts to match preferred editing style.
  • Use keyboard shortcuts to streamline editing processes.
  • Targeting affects clips already on the timeline.
  • Utilize the trim window for precise edits.
  • Ripple and roll edits can be performed easily.
  • Nesting sequences can be turned off for individual clips.
  • Keyboard shortcuts can be customized for personal workflow.
  • Practice editing with sample projects to improve skills.