Adobe Premiere Pro 2024 Tutorial

Introduction

Welcome back, folks! Today, we’re diving into Adobe Premiere Pro 2024, where I’ll guide you through everything you need to know as a beginner. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll know how to create and export a simple video, giving you a solid foundation for your video editing journey.

Getting Started

First, you’ll need to open Adobe Premiere Pro through Creative Cloud. Ensure you’ve downloaded and installed Premiere Pro, then click to open it.

Creating a New Project

New Project: Once Premiere Pro is open, click on the new project on the left-hand side. Name your project, set the location, and hit create.
Project Screen: You’ll be taken to your workspace. Initially, you might be on the learning tab. Navigate to the Assembly tab in the top right corner to begin.

Setting Up Sequence

Create Sequence: Right-click in the project bin, navigate to New Item, and select Sequence. Choose UHD 4K 25 FPS or adjust based on your footage settings.
Naming Sequence: Rename your sequence to something identifiable like "Main Sequence."

Importing Footage

Importing: Click New Bin in the project bin, name it, and import your footage by dragging and dropping.
Previewing Clips: Double-click clips to preview. Set in (I) and out (O) points to select portions of clips before dragging them to the timeline.

Basic Editing

Timeline Management: Drag & drop clips to the timeline and use Command or Control + L to unlink or relink audio and video.
Cutting Clips: Use the razor tool to cut clips or press K at specific points.
Speed Adjustments: Right-click on clips, go to Speed/Duration to adjust speed for slow motion or fast motion effects.

Effects and Adjustments

Scale and Position: Adjust scale and position of clips in the Effects Control panel.
Audio Adjustments: Right-click on audio, select Audio Gain to make clips louder or quieter.

Assembly and Editing Tabs

Expanding Views: Double-click on the areas near V1, V2, A1, A2 for larger views of video and audio.
Sorting Clips: Using up/down arrows to navigate to the beginning or end of clips in the timeline.

Color Correction

Color Tab: Open the Color workspace for color correction and adjustments.
Basic Corrections and LUTs: Use basic correction for white balance, exposure, contrast, and apply LUTs in the Creative Tab.
Curves and Color Wheels: Adjust colors in specific areas using curves and color wheels.
**Using Adjustment Layers:** Create adjustment layers for non-destructive color grading.

Adding Text

Creating Text: Navigate to Captions and Graphics or press T to add text. Customize fonts, size, shadow, and positioning.
Editing Text: Adapt text properties in the Essential Graphics panel.

Exporting the Video

In and Out Points: Set the in (I) and out (O) points for the section of video you want to export.
Export Settings: Go to File > Export > Media or press Command/Control + M. Use H.264 format with Match Source Adaptive High Bitrate preset.
Finalizing Export: Ensure all settings are correct, enable maximum render quality, and hit export.

Conclusion

And there you have it! This quick primer on Adobe Premiere Pro 2024 should set you on the right path to creating your first video. Stay tuned for more tutorials and tips.

Keywords

Adobe Premiere Pro
Creative Cloud
New Project
Sequence
Importing Footage
Timeline
Cutting Clips
Speed Adjustments
Effects Control
Audio Gain
Color Correction
Adjustment Layers
Exporting Media
Video Editing

FAQ

Q: How do I start a new project in Adobe Premiere Pro 2024? A: Open Adobe Premiere Pro through Creative Cloud, click on "new project," name your project, set the location, and hit create.

Q: What is the best way to import footage into my project? A: Create a new bin, name it appropriately, and drag and drop your footage into the bin within the project window.

Q: How do I unlink and relink audio and video in the timeline? A: Select the clip, press Command (Mac) or Control (Windows) + L to unlink or relink audio and video.

Q: How can I change the speed of a clip? A: Right-click on the clip in the timeline, select Speed/Duration, and set your desired speed percentage.

Q: How do I apply color correction? A: Navigate to the Color workspace, use the basic correction panel for initial settings, and further refine using the Curves and Color Wheels.

Q: How do I add and edit text on my video? A: Press T to open the text tool, click on your video to add text, and use the Essential Graphics panel to customize.

Q: What are the best export settings for Premiere Pro? A: Use H.264 format with Match Source Adaptive High Bitrate preset, enable maximum render quality, and adjust bitrates for optimal output quality.