Adobe Premiere Pro

Module 1: Introduction to Premiere Pro

Getting Started

• Overview of Premiere Pro interface

• Workspace customization (Editing, Color, Audio, etc.)

• Project setup (Resolution, frame rate, bit depth)

• Understanding video formats (MP4, MOV, AVI, etc.)

• Creating and saving projects

Importing Media

• Importing files (video, audio, images)

• Using Media Browser

• Organizing assets in bins

• Proxy workflow for 4K/8K editing

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Module 2: Basic Editing Techniques

Timeline Fundamentals

• Creating sequences

• Understanding tracks (video/audio)

• Razor tool, Selection tool, and other essential tools

• Three-point and four-point editing

Editing Workflow

• Insert vs. Overwrite edits

• J-cut and L-cut techniques

• Using markers for organization

• Basic transitions (Cross Dissolve, Dip to Black)

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Module 3: Advanced Editing

Trimming & Refining Cuts

• Ripple, Roll, Slip, and Slide edits

• Trim Mode for precision editing

• Keyboard shortcuts for faster workflow

• Multicam editing (syncing and switching angles)

Nesting & Compound Clips

• When and why to use nests

• Creating compound clips

• Dynamic Link with After Effects

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Module 4: Motion & Effects

Keyframing & Animation

• Basic keyframe animation (Position, Scale, Rotation)

• Using the Effect Controls panel

• Easing keyframes for smooth motion

• Motion presets

Video Effects

• Applying and adjusting effects

• Lumetri Color basics

• Warp Stabilizer for shaky footage

• Green screen (Chroma Key) & masking

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Module 5: Audio Editing

Audio Workflow

• Adjusting audio levels

• Keyframing audio for fade-ins/outs

• Using the Essential Sound panel

• Noise reduction and audio cleanup

Mixing & Exporting Audio

• Audio track mixer

• Exporting audio separately (WAV, MP3)

• Syncing external audio (e.g., from a recorder)

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Module 6: Color Correction & Grading

Basic Color Correction

• Using Lumetri Color panel

• White balance correction

• Exposure and contrast adjustments

• Saturation and vibrance

Advanced Color Grading

• Creating cinematic looks

• Using LUTs (Look-Up Tables)

• Secondary color correction (HSL adjustments)

• Matching colors between clips

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Module 7: Titles & Graphics

Text & Titles

• Creating basic titles

• Styling text (fonts, colors, shadows)

• Lower thirds and animated titles

• Using templates (Motion Graphics Templates)

Working with Graphics

• Importing Photoshop/Illustrator files

• Creating shapes and masks

• Track mattes for creative effects

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Module 8: Exporting & Delivery

Export Settings

• Best formats for YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram

• H.264 vs. H.265 (HEVC)

• Bitrate settings for quality vs. file size

• Exporting for broadcast (ProRes, DNxHD)

Advanced Export Options

• Using Adobe Media Encoder

• Batch exporting

• Creating custom presets

• Exporting for social media (square, vertical video)

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Module 9: Advanced Techniques

Time Remapping & Speed Effects

• Slow motion & speed ramps

• Frame blending vs. Optical Flow

• Reverse playback

VR & 360 Video Editing

• Setting up a 360° project

• Reframing 360 footage

• Exporting for VR platforms

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Module 10: Real-World Projects

Hands-On Exercises

1. Short Film Edit (Narrative storytelling)

2. YouTube Vlog (Fast-paced cuts, music sync)

3. Commercial Ad (Color grading, text animation)

4. Documentary (Multicam interviews, B-roll)

Final Project

• Portfolio-Ready Video (Full workflow from edit to export)

• Includes color grading, sound mixing, and motion graphics