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Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Here, you'll find a series of guides to help new users learn how to use the Adobe Creative Cloud Software…

Adobe Premiere Pro is a professional video editing software used by filmmakers, television broadcasters, and video content creators. Whether you're creating a short social media clip, a full-length feature film, or anything in between, Premiere Pro offers the capabilities to handle any video editing task with precision and efficiency. 

How To Create A New Project

1. Open Adobe Premiere Pro:

Launch Adobe Premiere Pro by double-clicking the icon on your desktop.

Alternatively, you can select it from within the Adobe Creative Cloud hub.

2. Create a New Project:

Upon opening Adobe Premiere Pro, you will see the Home Screen. Click on the "New Project" button.

3. Basic Overview of Project Settings:

  • Project Name: Enter a name for your project in the Name field.

  • Location: Click "Browse" to select a location on your computer where you want to save the project file.

Click "OK" to create the project.

4. Import Media Files:

  • Media Browser:

    • Use the Media Browser panel to locate and import your media files.

    • Drag and drop files into the Project panel.

  • Import Dialog:

    • Alternatively, in the top-left corner, select File > Import and select your media files.

5. Create a Sequence:

  • New Sequence: In the Project panel, select File > New > Sequence or Ctrl + N

  • Sequence Presets: Choose a preset or customize settings.

    • These can be changed later under the Sequence Settings tab.

  • Name Sequence: Enter a name for your sequence and click "OK".

6. Basic Overview of Sequence Settings:

The link below will take you to a guide on how to modify Adobe Premiere Pro sequence settings to your preferences.

How to Change Sequence Settings in Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro's sequence page

How To Export A Project

1. Complete Your Final Edits:

Ensure all edits, transitions, and effects are finalized in your sequence.

2. Open Export Settings:

In the top-left corner, select File > Export > Media or Ctrl + M

3. Basic Overview of the Export Settings Window:

  • Format: Choose the desired format (H.264 is commonly used for most platforms).

  • Preset: Select a preset that matches your export requirements (e.g., YouTube 1080p Full HD).

  • File Name and Location: Set the destination and file name for the exported video.

  • Source Range: Select the portion of the sequence you want to export (typically set to Entire Source).

4. Check Your Video and Audio Settings:

  • Adjust video settings if needed, such as resolution, frame rate, and bitrate.

  • Ensure the audio settings match your requirements (e.g., sample rate, channels).

6. Additional Export Options:

  • Check "Use Maximum Render Quality" (under Video Settings) for higher quality exports (optional).

  • Check "Use Previews" to speed up the export process using existing previews.

7. Export:

  • Click "Export" to start the export directly within Adobe Premiere Pro.

  • Wait for the export process to complete.

  • The exported file will be saved to the specified location.