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Christine Steele

Adobe Certified Instructor

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Proxy workflows, presets and optimization

Learn about proxy workflows, Adobe Media Encoder presets for professional encoding and ingesting, and optimizing timeline editing for high-resolution files.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the role of Adobe Media Encoder
  • Create and manage proxy settings in Premiere Pro
  • Transcode footage for efficient editing workflows

Level: Beginner

Skills you'll gain:

Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, Transcoding, Proxy Management

Key Insights

  • Adobe Media Encoder is the ingest engine for Premiere Pro.
  • Matching audio channels is crucial for successful relinking.
  • Proxies should be stored separately from original footage.
  • Custom presets in Media Encoder can optimize workflow.
  • Transcoding can unify differing frame rates in projects.
  • Understanding codecs helps avoid unnecessary transcoding.
  • Use metadata effectively to manage project files.
  • Adjust sequence settings to improve editing performance.
  • Utilize proxy workflows for lightweight editing on less powerful systems.
  • Research supported formats to streamline your editing process.