Learning How to Edit!

 Because our filming process will be finalized soon, we have to learn how to edit fast and efficiently. 

Here is one of many tutorials on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/2cdpBq5EYFI?si=BQgpVfxRigZx3Vll

Here are some basics of editing in Adobe Premiere:

1. Import Media: Start by importing your media files into Premiere Pro. You can do this by selecting the files you want to import and dragging them into the Project panel.
2. Create a Sequence: After importing your media, create a sequence where you will edit your video. This sequence will serve as the timeline for your project.
3. Editing Clips: To edit clips on the timeline, you can trim, cut, copy, and move them without altering the original media. You can add or remove clips by dragging them from the Project panel onto the timeline.
4. Remove Gaps: To close gaps between clips on the timeline, select the gap and press delete. You can also use the Ripple Edit tool to trim a clip and automatically close the gap with the next clip.
5. Keyboard Shortcuts: Utilize keyboard shortcuts to work faster in Premiere Pro. For example, use V to switch to the Selection tool, C for the Razor tool, and B for the Ripple Edit tool.
6. Preview Clips: Double-click on clips to preview them in the Source Monitor. This allows you to view individual clips before adding them to your sequence.
7. Stacking Clips: Position clips on different video tracks to stack them without overwriting clips below. This helps in creating layered effects in your video.
8. Add Music: Place music or audio tracks on an audio track in your sequence to enhance your video with sound.

When editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, several key aspects are important to know for a smooth and efficient editing process. Firstly, understanding the basics of the software, such as importing media, creating sequences, and editing clips non-destructively, is crucial. This involves trimming, cutting, copying, and moving clips on the timeline without altering the original media. Utilizing keyboard shortcuts can significantly speed up your workflow, allowing you to switch between tools like the Selection tool, Razor tool, and Ripple Edit tool seamlessly. Additionally, mastering techniques like removing gaps between clips by using the Ripple Edit tool and customizing workspaces to suit your editing style can enhance productivity. Previewing clips in the Source Monitor, arranging clips into groups for review, and utilizing advanced controls and automation features can help streamline the editing process. Lastly, being familiar with best practices for editing efficiently in Premiere Pro, such as working with project templates, file formats, and customizing keyboard shortcuts to match your preferences or previous editing software experience, can further optimize your editing workflow.

Creating a personal portfolio using Adobe tools like Adobe Portfolio can be highly beneficial for a this portfolio project. By utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro, my group and I can easily showcase our work in a visually appealing and professional manner that is available to us.