Premiere Pro Tutorial for Beginners 2022 - Everything You NEED to KNOW!

Introduction

This tutorial is designed to guide beginners through the essential steps of using Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing. By following this guide, you will learn how to create a new project, import files, edit video clips, add effects, and export your final masterpiece.

Chapter 1: Opening a new project

1. Launch Adobe Premiere Pro on your computer.
2. Select "New Project" to open a new editing workspace.
3. Familiarize yourself with the layout, which includes various panels and tools.
4. Click “OK” to proceed with the default settings.

Chapter 2: Importing files

1. Locate the Media Browser panel.
2. Organize your files into bins for easier access:
   • Create a new bin by right-clicking and selecting "New Bin."
   • Name your bins appropriately (e.g., B-roll, Music, Sound Effects).
3. Import your files:
   • Click inside the desired bin.
   • Drag and drop your media files into the bin.
4. Change the Media Browser view:
   • Toggle between List View and Icon View based on your preference.

Chapter 3: Creating a new sequence

1. Right-click in the Project panel.
2. Select "New Item" followed by "Sequence."
3. Adjust the sequence settings:
   • Choose Custom Editing Mode.
   • Set Frame Rate to 23.976 for cinematic quality.
   • Set Frame Size to 1920 x 1080.
   • Confirm with "Square Pixels" and click “OK.”

Chapter 4: Adding to the timeline

1. Skim through the imported clips to find the desired sections.
2. Set In and Out points:
   • Press I to set the start point.
   • Press O to set the end point.
3. Drag the selected clip to the timeline.
4. Adjust clip visibility on the timeline by dragging the edges of the clip.
5. Use the timeline zoom feature to work more efficiently.

Chapter 5: Basic tools

1. Select the Selection Tool (shortcut V) to move and adjust clips.
2. Use the Razor Tool (shortcut C) to cut clips:
   • Click where you want to cut the clip.
   • Select the cut segment with the Selection Tool and press Delete to remove it.
3. Close gaps between clips by selecting the empty space and pressing Delete.

Chapter 6: Speed up or slow down clips

1. Right-click on the clip you want to adjust.
2. Choose "Speed/Duration."
3. Adjust the speed:
   • For slow motion, set a percentage lower than 100 (e.g., 20%).
   • For fast motion, set a percentage higher than 100 (e.g., 200%).
4. Confirm changes by clicking “OK.”

Chapter 7: Effects and transitions

1. Access effects in the Effects panel.
2. To add a transition:
   • Drag and drop a transition (e.g., Cross Dissolve) between two clips.
   • Adjust the duration by dragging the edges of the transition.
3. To add effects:
   • Drag an effect (e.g., Gaussian Blur) onto the clip.
   • Modify settings in the Effect Controls panel to achieve the desired look.

Chapter 8: Adding text to your video

1. Press T on your keyboard to activate the Type Tool.
2. Click on the video to type your text (e.g., "Forest").
3. Customize the text:
   • Adjust size, font, and character spacing in the Text panel.
   • Change text position and opacity as needed.

Chapter 9: Adding music and sound effects

1. Drag and drop music or sound effects from your organized bins into the audio channels on the timeline.
2. Adjust audio levels:
   • Select the audio clip.
   • Use the Effect Controls panel or drag the volume line on the timeline to adjust levels.

Chapter 10: Colouring your video

1. Switch to the Color workspace for effective color grading.
2. Use the Lumetri Color panel:
   • Adjust highlights and shadows to enhance contrast.
   • Apply LUTs for creative looks.
   • Modify saturation, vibrance, and sharpness as desired.

Chapter 11: Exporting your video

1. Go to File and select "Export" followed by "Media."
2. Ensure the entire timeline is selected for export.
3. Choose the format:
   • Set Format to H.264.
   • Select Preset to "YouTube 1080p HD."
4. Name your file (e.g., "Cinematic Sequence") and choose the save location.
5. Adjust additional settings:
   • Select Render at Maximum Depth.
   • Set Target Bit Rate for desired quality.
6. Click "Export" to save your video.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you've learned how to navigate Adobe Premiere Pro from project setup to exporting your final video. Practice these skills to enhance your editing proficiency, and consider exploring advanced techniques as you grow more comfortable with the software. Happy editing!