Adobe-Introduction to Premiere Pro June 12, 2011

http://www.fmctraining.com/fmc.asp?l=Washington+DC&p2=Upcoming+Classes

Contact:202-429-9700 / MartinD@FMCtraining.com

(3 day class) 6/13-15, 8/8-10

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