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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:

Premiere Pro, Media Management, Sequence Settings, Transcription

Key Insights

  • Premiere Pro allows media to be located anywhere.
  • Editing directly from memory cards is possible but not recommended.
  • Import media using drag and drop or the import screen.
  • Manage media with copy settings for shared storage.
  • Premiere Pro is resolution and frame rate agnostic.
  • Create custom sequence presets for specific projects.
  • Use built-in transcription for text-based editing.
  • Render preview files for smoother playback.
  • Understand DNX codecs for compatibility with Avid workflows.
  • Save custom settings as presets for future use.