Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro, a professional video editing software. Students will learn the basics of video editing, including importing, organizing, and editing footage, as well as adding effects, transitions, and audio.
Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro
- Overview of the interface and workspace
- Setting up projects and understanding sequences
- Importing and organizing media files
Basic Video Editing
- Trimming and arranging clips on the timeline
- Adding and adjusting transitions
- Using the Razor tool for precise cuts
Adding and Adjusting Effects
- Applying and customizing video and audio effects
- Working with basic motion and keyframing
- Applying color correction and grading
Working with Audio
- Importing and adjusting audio tracks
- Applying audio effects and transitions
- Syncing audio with video clips
Titles and Graphics
- Creating and customizing text titles
- Using the Essential Graphics panel for graphic overlays
- Working with lower-thirds and graphics templates
Advanced Editing Techniques
- Time remapping and speed adjustments
- Using nested sequences for complex edits
- Applying advanced trimming techniques
Multi-Camera Editing
- Setting up and syncing multi-camera footage
- Switching between camera angles in the Program Monitor
- Fine-tuning multi-camera edits
- Working with Green Screen (Chroma Key)
- Keying out backgrounds using the Ultra Key effect
- Refining key settings for clean compositing
- Adding new backgrounds or footage
Dynamic Link with Adobe After Effects
- Integrating Premiere Pro with After Effects for advanced visual effects
- Round-tripping between Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Applying After Effects compositions to Premiere Pro projects
Exporting and Sharing Projects
- Understanding export settings and formats
- Exporting for different platforms (web, broadcast, social media)
- Creating custom presets for future projects
Collaboration and Version Control
- Collaborative editing workflows in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Using version control systems (e.g., Adobe Team Projects)
- Managing multiple editors on a single project
Final Projects and Capstone
- Applying Adobe Premiere Pro concepts to create a final project
- Conducting a complete video editing project
- Final project presentation and evaluation
Assessment:
- Class participation and engagement
- Hands-on exercises and editing projects
- Mid-term and final video editing projects
- Final project presentation and evaluation