Premiere Pro 1.5: Beginner's Guide and Practice

Author: Zhu Changli
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is one of the "Xingyi Design Studio" series. It provides an in-depth yet easy-to-understand introduction to the editing, compositing, subtitle creation, color correction, and methods for producing various video programs using Premiere Pro 1.5. The book is divided into 16 chapters. Chapter 1 covers the basics, explaining the software's working environment and the fundamental methods and processes of program editing. Chapters 2 to 8 focus on applications, covering topics such as program editing, adding transitions, applying filters, overlaying videos, creating motion effects, creating subtitles, and handling professional audio effects. Chapters 9 to 10 demonstrate practical techniques for combining Premiere with related software and third-party plugins to create rich programs. Chapters 11 to 15 include practical case studies, such as color correction for images, multi-video perspective, science documentary intros, motion film intros, and retro MTV production. Chapter 16 covers knowledge related to program capture and output. The accompanying teaching CD is ingeniously designed as a true professional-level multimedia teaching software—featuring over three hours of real-time operational demonstrations, standard voice explanations throughout, interactive learning, and hands-on practice. The CD includes detailed explanations of Premiere Pro 1.5 fundamentals and various case studies, allowing readers to witness the entire creative process of program designers and producers. Additionally, the CD provides source files and required material files for all the examples in the book. This book is suitable for all beginners interested in video production and editing, as well as intermediate and advanced users working in post-production who wish to quickly improve their Premiere skills.