Premiere Pro CC : How to Trim and Cut Video (with Shortcuts)

Premiere Pro CC: How to Trim and Cut Video (with Shortcuts)

To get started, add a video clip to your timeline. Begin by learning the basic trimming techniques before moving on to more complex tasks.

Basic Trim

1. Selection Tool: Click on the selection tool or press the V key on your keyboard.
2. Time Marker: Set your time marker where you would like to trim to.
3. Trim Clip: Click and drag the end of your clip to the marker.
4. Reposition Clip: Drag the trimmed clip back to the start of your timeline.

For a shortcut that avoids repositioning your clips manually:

• Shortcut for Trimming: Hold down the Ctrl key (Cmd on Mac) while dragging your clip to the marker. This action automatically fills in your starting gap.

You can apply the same method to trim the end of your clip.

Making Cuts

1. Razor Tool: Click on the razor tool or press the C key on your keyboard.
2. Make Cuts: Place cuts at the desired points on your clip.
3. Trim Within Cuts: Use the selection tool to drag and trim in the middle of your clip, similar to trimming the start/end.

Remember:

• Auto-delete Unwanted Gaps: Hold down the Ctrl key while dragging to automatically delete unwanted gaps.

Deleting Clips

If you want to remove parts of the clip:

1. Delete Key: Use the delete key to remove the selected part. This action typically leaves a gap.
2. Shift + Delete Shortcut: Hold down the Shift key while pressing Delete to automatically shift all preceding clips to the left, filling the gap.

And that's all there is to it! You now know how to efficiently trim and cut video clips in Premiere Pro CC.

Keywords

• Premiere Pro CC
• Trim video
• Cut video
• Selection tool
• Razor tool
• Time marker
• Automatic gap fill
• Delete clips
• Video editing shortcuts

FAQ

Q: What is the shortcut for selecting the selection tool in Premiere Pro CC? A: Press the V key on your keyboard.

Q: How can I trim a clip without leaving a gap? A: Hold down the Ctrl key (Cmd on Mac) while dragging your clip to the marker; this automatically fills the starting gap.

Q: What tool should I use to make cuts in my video clip? A: Use the razor tool, which you can select by pressing the C key on your keyboard.

Q: How do I automatically shift all my clips to the left after deleting a part of my clip? A: Hold down the Shift key while pressing the Delete key to automatically shift all clips to the left, filling the gap.

Q: Can I trim the middle of my clip in the same way I trim the start or end? A: Yes, make cuts using the razor tool and then use the selection tool to trim in the middle the same way you would trim the start or end of your clip.