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Karl Soule

Sr. Technical Sales Manager, Film and Video at Adobe

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Understanding selections & track targeting

Learn how to effectively select assets and how to track target in Premiere Pro.

This summary is AI generated

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand track targeting in Premiere Pro
  • Mark In and Out points accurately
  • Manage selections within the timeline effectively

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Premiere Pro, Track Targeting, In and Out Points, Timeline Management

Key Insights

  • Selection in the timeline overrides In and Out marks.
  • Use Command key to deselect tracks for precise actions.
  • Shift key snaps the playhead to clip edges.
  • Keyboard shortcut 'Deselect All' can prevent confusion.
  • Accidental selections can lead to unexpected results.
  • Clear selections before using commands like subsequence.
  • Track targeting is essential for precise editing.
  • Familiarize with keyboard shortcuts for efficiency.
  • Deselecting helps maintain focus on intended clips.
  • Understanding selection behavior is crucial for effective editing.