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When the filming stops, the real video production work begins
Ever wonder how your favorite video creators regularly put out such slick content? They're probably using Adobe Premiere Pro CC, a go-to video production app for both professional and amateur video creators.
Adobe Premiere Pro CC For Dummies walks you through each step of editing and producing slick and stylish videos that stand up to what the pros post. From transferring your digital movie files from your camera or phone to your computer all the way to uploading your latest creation to YouTube or the web, this book has the info you need to bring your ideas to life.
If you're new to video production, you can begin at the beginning with the handbook's user-friendly guide to the basics of setting clips on the timeline and making them flow seamlessly. Or, if you've already got a few videos under your belt, you can skip right to the more advanced material, like special effects and handy tricks of the trade.
You'll also find:
* Instruction on joining video clips into a continuous final product, complete with transitions, special effects, and more
* Advice on improving sound, getting rid of color errors, and customizing the look of your videos with filters and aftereffects
* Straightforward guides to adding voiceovers and soundtracks to your videos
So, if you're new to Adobe Premiere Pro CC--or digital video editing in general--Adobe Premiere Pro CC For Dummies is the first and last resource you'll need to start editing like a pro.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Familiar with the Adobe Premiere Pro Universe 5
Chapter 1: Perusing the Premiere Pro Landscape 7
Chapter 2: Understanding the Premiere Pro Workspace 21
Chapter 3: Adjusting Premiere Pro to Suit Your Needs 45
Part 2: Gathering Content 67
Chapter 4: Sorting Out the Elements of Video Production 69
Chapter 5: Prepping Your Movie Projects 85
Chapter 6: Importing Media into a Project 101
Part 3: Editing Your Masterpiece 117
Chapter 7: Preparing Your Video for Editing 119
Chapter 8: Editing in the Timeline 133
Chapter 9: Transitioning between Clips 149
Chapter 10: Finishing Your Edited Video 161
Chapter 11: Constructing the Video Composite 181
Chapter 12: Choosing Cool Effects for Your Movie 207
Chapter 13: Working with Audio 227
Chapter 14: Dazzling with Titles and Graphics 249
Part 4: Finishing Off Your Project 275
Chapter 15: Finalizing Your Project 277
Chapter 16: Kicking Out Your Movie 295
Chapter 17: Spanning the Globe with Your Movie 309
Part 5: The Part of Tens 333
Chapter 18: Ten Ideas for Making Fantastic Movies 335
Chapter 19: Ten Essential Premiere Pro Plug-Ins 345
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Making Video Easier to Edit 351
Index 363
About the author
John Carucci is not a celebrity, though he certainly brushes up against the stars of stage and screen on a regular basis in his role as an Entertainment TV Producer with the Associated Press. Along with hobnobbing with actors and musicians, John is also author of
Digital SLR Video & Filmmaking For Dummies and two editions of
GoPro Cameras For Dummies.
Summary
When the filming stops, the real video production work begins
Ever wonder how your favorite video creators regularly put out such slick content? They're probably using Adobe Premiere Pro CC, a go-to video production app for both professional and amateur video creators.
Adobe Premiere Pro CC For Dummies walks you through each step of editing and producing slick and stylish videos that stand up to what the pros post. From transferring your digital movie files from your camera or phone to your computer all the way to uploading your latest creation to YouTube or the web, this book has the info you need to bring your ideas to life.
If you're new to video production, you can begin at the beginning with the handbook's user-friendly guide to the basics of setting clips on the timeline and making them flow seamlessly. Or, if you've already got a few videos under your belt, you can skip right to the more advanced material, like special effects and handy tricks of the trade.
You'll also find:
* Instruction on joining video clips into a continuous final product, complete with transitions, special effects, and more
* Advice on improving sound, getting rid of color errors, and customizing the look of your videos with filters and aftereffects
* Straightforward guides to adding voiceovers and soundtracks to your videos
So, if you're new to Adobe Premiere Pro CC--or digital video editing in general--Adobe Premiere Pro CC For Dummies is the first and last resource you'll need to start editing like a pro.
