There are a lot of video editing programs out there in the world and not all are created equal. If you want to edit video without hitting that wall that sometimes arises with certain programs, then you need to check out Adobe Premiere Pro.
In the EVSC, all the high school business labs (and a few other labs) have the Adobe Creative Cloud software loaded on the computers. If you’re not an EVSC high school teacher/student, then you can download and install the trial version of Adobe Premiere Pro to see if this program can work for you.
Adobe does have other programs that offer video editing capabilities besides Adobe Premiere Pro. These programs include Adobe Premiere Elements and Adobe Photoshop CC.
For mobile, there’s Adobe Premiere Clip (for video storytelling) and Adobe Spark Video (for telling stories with pictures). You can use Adobe Spark Video as either a mobile app or using your favorite web browser. Making Spark available using a web browser allows more people to enjoy the features of Spark without the need to install software.
Photoshop is also available in EVSC high schools as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud program offerings.
Resources
Guides to Video Editing
- Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro
- How to start a video editing project.
- How to import and organize video, pictures, and audio files.
- Premiere Pro Settings Preferences – Coming Soon
- Knowing the Workspace Layout – Coming Soon
- Import asset files into your project – Coming Soon
- How to lay assets on the timeline – Coming Soon
- How to do a Ken Burns effect – Coming Soon
- Animations with headlines – Coming Soon
- Export your video to play on YouTube and Vimeo
- Export your video to DVD or Blu-ray Disc
Handouts and Resources
Digital Storytelling
- Video Editing Key Terms
- Critical Review Rubric Form
- Adobe Education Exchange Resources
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
- Premiere Pro CS6/CC Workspace Layout Guide
- Premiere Pro CS6 & CC Essential Keyboard Shortcuts Cheatsheet
- Convert a video file to a different format using Adobe Media Encoder
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Needed Equipment
- Computer capable of running Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 or CC
- Mouse
- If using a laptop, a mouse is preferred because it is more precise and easier to edit with than a touchpad.
- Headphones
- Headphones help you to hear the quality of the sound and also for not disturbing others who may be in the room with you.
- External Hard Drive or Flash Drive
- To store project asset files and to save Premiere Pro project file. This allows the project to be transported and opened on another computer.
- Video Recording
- Video Camera
- Headphones
- Tripod
- Microphone(s) – shotgun mic or lavalier
Background Music Resources
Please be sure to read any usage guidelines on each of these websites as usage rights may change without notice.
The Presenters
Jerrad Gleim
Innovation, Curriculum, and Technology Specialist
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
Adobe Education Leader (AEL)
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Jon Carl
F.J. Reitz High School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
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2 comments
Am trying to render an Adobe file as an MPEG-4 but it is coming out completely blurry. Help?
Sorry Kelly! We’ve been out of school so behind on the comments on this post. Did you resolve your issue with your video?