Basic edit in Premier Pro CS6 - tools

When making a basic edit:

Key points:

• HDV 720p (what the video was filmed in)

• Import video

• Double click video to preview it

• I = inpoint

• O = outpoint

 

With the video imported, click insert, just to the right of the input and output buttons

You can also drag the video down onto the timeline

 

If putting another clip in the middle of the existing clip clicking insert will move it in between where the play head is but overwrite will delete any footage of the existing clip and replace it.

You can right click on the video on the left and remove in and out markers then select new in and out markers and drag them over.

The slip tool will move the in and out points on clips in the timeline but will go over what is already there.

The pen tool can be used to make a fade in and fade out

 

Using the pen tool click on the end of the yellow line click a timeline near the end and one on the end then use the mouse tool to move the end keyframe lower and it will give a fade out effect.

This can also be done with the audio.

If you want to separate audio and video you can right click and unlink.

If audio is going too high you can use the audio mixer to turn it down. The arrow tool can also be used to turn it down on the timeline.