Video Editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

In these units, we will be working with Adobe Premiere Pro - the video editing software that is included in your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription that you already have with your GNS student account.

Premiere Pro is an industry-standard software package that is used by filmmakers from around the world. It is complex but there are thousands of tutorials and resources available to help you along if you search for them.

Learning Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to demonstrate basic video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro. Specifically, students will be able to import and organize media, navigate the software interface, apply basic edits such as trimming and cutting clips, add transitions, incorporate audio, and create a short edited video project that tells a coherent story around the theme of "Going Home"

Step 1. Install Adobe Premiere Pro

Launch Adobe Creative Cloud, scroll down to Adobe Premiere Pro, click install

Step 2. Watch - What is Adobe Premiere Pro anyways?

Step 3. Launch Adobe Premiere Pro - Download the Going Home Project ZIP file - Double click the file once it's downloaded to extract the files.

Going Home Project - What does going home mean to you? Use the clips in the ZIP file to create your own unique interpretation of this idea.

EXAMPLES

See below for 4 different student edited versions of the "Going Home Project"

Which version do you like the best? What is it about this version that appeals to you?

Step 4 - Learn five editing basics in Premiere Pro: Go through the first 4 of the editing basics tutorials. Use the files from the "Going Home Project" to practice these techniques. Do not export any videos to YouTube. We will be storing these on our laptops and back it up on your Google Drive instead.

Step 5. Watch this Basic Editing for Beginners video

Step 6. Practice some of the basic editing techniques in the video above using the "Going Home" project tutorial files. Specifically focus on cutting and moving clips with the razor blade and selection tools.

Step 7. Watch this additional tutorial video to learn more basic editing techniques

Step 8. Create your own version of the "Going Home" film that demonstrates your understanding of basic editing techniques.

Include opening and closing titles.
Keep it under 1 minute in length.
Include royalty free background music (see links below).
Export it and upload it to your Google Drive folder called "Video Projects".
Embed the finished video into your portfolio in a new section labelled Adobe Premiere Pro - Going Home

ASSESSMENT

Criterion C: Creating the Solution Rubric

1 Point: Demonstrates minimal effort; video is underdeveloped with little cohesion; significant editing errors present. Video is not properly organized in the portfolio.
2 Points: Limited effort with basic editing; video structure is incomplete or lacks a coherent narrative. Portfolio organization is minimal.
3 Points: Adequately demonstrates basic editing skills; some parts are functional but with notable inconsistencies. Video and portfolio organization are partially met.
4 Points: Satisfactory editing; video meets time frame but lacks refinement. Organization in portfolio is present but could be improved.
5 Points: Competent editing; video flows reasonably well within the one-minute frame. Portfolio documentation is accurate.
6 Points: Strong editing and coherence; demonstrates attention to detail with minimal errors. Portfolio includes clear reflection on work.
7 Points: Polished editing and creative execution; cohesive storytelling within the one-minute constraint. Portfolio is well-structured with thoughtful reflection.
8 Points: Outstanding editing and creativity; seamless execution and compelling narrative. Perfectly organized portfolio showcasing process, reflection, and final product.

Extra Steps (Bonus). Work through this additional tutorial: Basic Editing Techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro (download the sample files at the top of this tutorial)

Basic Editing Techniques Tutorial

Additional tutorials

Adobe has an excellent library of tutorials available to support all aspects of editing with Premiere Pro.

Click here to see all the available tutorials.

copyright / royalty Free audio

Royalty free music means that you do not have to pay royalties (ongoing costs to use the music) to the artist or creator. The links below are sites where you can find royalty free music and sound effects to use in your video productions.

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