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Karl Soule

Sr. Technical Sales Manager, Film and Video at Adobe

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Project setup & media import

Learn how to set up your projects and import media.

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Create a new project in Premiere Pro
  • Import and link media files effectively
  • Understand project and sequence settings

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Premiere Pro, Media Management, Project Setup, Sequence Configuration

Key Insights

  • Premiere projects are format agnostic regarding frame rates and resolutions.
  • Use the import screen to manage media efficiently.
  • Linking media is the default method in Premiere Pro.
  • Copying media is optional but useful for shared environments.
  • Sequences inherit settings from the first clip added.
  • Utilize the project manager for consolidating and transcoding files.
  • Preserve original file names during media management.
  • Explore the text panel for automatic transcription features.
  • Organize projects using Productions for larger workflows.
  • Editing can occur directly from external drives or memory cards.