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John Knowles

Adjunct Lecturer - The American Film Institute

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Effects and Transitions

Learn how to apply transitions and effects to video and audio.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Add effects and transitions in Premiere Pro
  • Customize workspace for efficient editing
  • Adjust transition duration and alignment

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Premiere Pro, Effects, Transitions, Editing

Key Insights

  • Rearrange workspace for effects using the workspace button.
  • Use keyboard shortcuts to add default transitions quickly.
  • Set a custom default transition for efficiency.
  • Adjust transition duration in settings for consistency.
  • Utilize effects controls to modify transitions after placement.
  • Apply multiple transitions at once using keyboard shortcuts.
  • Use adjustment layers to apply effects globally across clips.
  • Track masks to follow moving subjects in clips.
  • Simplify sequences to remove transitions in bulk.
  • Copy and paste attributes to apply effects across multiple clips.