Introduction to Premiere Pro September 19, 2011

Course Outline:
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Lesson 1: Video Essentials
RGB color model
Frame size
Pixel Aspect Ratio
Alpha Channels
Frame Rate
Time Code
Interpreting Footage
Introduction to codecs and maintaining quality in your work
Lesson 2: Overview of Adobe Premiere Pro CS5
Basics of Nonlinear editing in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5
Presenting the standard digital video workflow
Enhancing the workflow with high-level features
Incorporating other CS5 components into the editing workflow
Adobe Premiere Pro workspace
Customizing the workspace
Lesson 3: Selecting Settings, Adjusting Preferences, and Managing Assets
Selecting project settings by sequence
Three types of settings
Specifying project settings
Importing assets
Taking a closer look at images
Managing media in bins
Exploring additional bin features
Finding assets with the Media Browser
Lesson 4: Importing and Managing Tapeless Media
Using a tapeless workflow
Using the Media Browser
Importing XDCAM media
Importing P2 media
Importing AVCHD media
Mixing media formats
Lesson 5: Shooting and Capturing Great Video Assets
Tips for shooting great video
Capturing video
Capturing an entire DV tape
Using batch capture and scene detection
Tackling manual analog movie capture
Capturing HDV and HD video
Lesson 6: Creating Cuts-Only Videos
Using a storyboard to build a rough cut
Editing clips on the Timeline
Moving clips to, from, and within the Timeline
Working with Source Monitor editing tools
Adjusting clips in the Trim panel
Using other editing tools
Lesson 7: Adding Video Transitions
Using transitions with restraint
Trying some transitions
Changing parameters in the Effect Controls panel
Using A/B mode to fine-tune a transition
Applying transitions to multiple clips at once
Adding audio transitions
Lesson 8: Creating Dynamic Titles
Strengthening your project with titles
Changing text parameters
Building text from scratch
Putting text on a path
Creating shapes
Making text roll and crawl
Adding text effects: sheens, strokes, shadows, and fills
Lesson 9: Applying Specialized Editing Tools
Exploring timesaving editing tools
Replacing a clip and replacing footage
Using Sync Lock and Track Lock
Finding gaps in the timeline
Editing with In and Out points around a clip
Creating subclips from the Source Monitor
Multicamera editing
Lesson 10: Adding Video Effects
Sampling some basic video effects
Applying effects to multiple clips
Adding keyframing effects
Adding keyframe interpolation and velocity
Adding lighting effects
Creating custom presets
Lesson 11: Acquiring and Editing Audio
Setting up a basic voice-recording area
Voicing professional narrations
Creating a high-quality aural experience
Examining audio characteristics
Adjusting audio volume
Adjusting audio gain
Adding J-cuts and L-cuts
Lesson 12: Working with Color, Nested Sequences, and Shortcuts
An overview of color-oriented effects
Adjusting and enhancing color
Using nested sequences
Nesting clips
Getting to know the recommended keyboard shortcuts
Lesson 13: Exporting Frames, Clips, and Sequences
Overview of export options
Recording to tape
Exporting single frames
Using the Export Settings dialog
Working with Adobe Media Encoder
Format overview
Using the formats
Exporting to mobile devices
Exporting to Final Cut Pro
Working with edit decision lists