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Karl Soule

Sr. Technical Sales Manager, Film and Video at Adobe

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Key differences between Media Composer & Premiere Pro

Learn how to best work in Premiere Pro if you're a Media Composer user.

This summary is AI generated

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand media management in Premiere Pro
  • Differentiate between Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer
  • Utilize sequence settings effectively

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Adobe Premiere Pro, Media Management, Sequence Settings, Transcription

Key Insights

  • Premiere Pro allows editing from various media locations.
  • Import media directly from shared storage without copying.
  • Use Adobe Media Encoder for background copying processes.
  • Manage frame rates and resolutions on a sequence basis.
  • Create custom sequence presets for specific projects.
  • Utilize built-in transcription for text-based editing.
  • Understand the concept of house codecs in Premiere.
  • Explore different export options for DNX codecs.
  • Leverage Premiere's flexibility for various aspect ratios.