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Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 Classroom in a Book

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ISBN-13: 978-0-321-82247-5
ISBN-10: 0-321-82247-1

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Throughout this title you will see references to lesson or resource files on a disc. Please note that these files are available to eBook readers via high-speed download. Please to go to the last page in this eBook for the download location and instructions.

Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 Classroom in a Book includes the lesson files that youll need to complete the exercises in this book, as well as other content to help you learn more about Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and use it with greater efficiency and ease. The diagram below represents the contents of the lesson files directory, which should help you locate the files you need.

Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, the essential editing tool for video enthusiasts and professionals, enhances your creative power and freedom. Adobe Premiere Pro is the most scalable, efficient, and precise video-editing tool available. It supports a broad range of video formats including AVCHD, HDV, XDCAM, P2 DVCPRO HD, XDCAM, AVC-Intra, Canon XF, RED, ARRIRAW, QuickTime, and many more. The superior performance of Adobe Premiere Pro lets you work faster and more creatively. The complete set of powerful and exclusive tools lets you overcome any editorial, production, and workflow challenges to deliver the high-quality work you demand.

Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 Classroom in a Book is part of the official training series for Adobe graphics and publishing software. The lessons are designed so that you can learn at your own pace. If youre new to Adobe Premiere Pro, youll learn the fundamental concepts and features youll need to use the program. This book also teaches many advanced features, including tips and techniques for using the latest version of this software.

The lessons in this edition include opportunities to use features such as multicamera editing, keying, dynamic trimming, color correction, tapeless media, and audio and video effects. Youll also learn how to create files for the Internet and mobile devices with Adobe Media Encoder or send a sequence to Adobe Encore CS6 without rendering or intermediate exporting to output to DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or Adobe Flash. Performance has been significantly enhanced with the new Mercury Playback Engine, which provides both software- and hardware-assisted performance breakthroughs. Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 is available for both Windows and Mac OS.

Before beginning to use Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 Classroom in a Book, make sure your system is set up correctly and that youve installed the required software and hardware. You can view updated system requirements by visiting www.adobe.com/products/premiere/tech-specs.html.

You should have a working knowledge of your computer and operating system. You should know how to use the mouse and standard menus and commands and also how to open, save, and close files. If you need to review these techniques, see the printed or online documentation included with your Windows or Mac OS system.

You must purchase the Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 software separately from this book. It can be purchased as a stand-alone product or included in the Creative Suite or Creative Cloud families. Install Adobe Premiere Pro from the software DVD onto your hard disk; you cannot run the program from the DVD. If you purchased a downloadable version, follow the instructions included with the download for launching the installation process.

Adobe offers a 30-day trial of Adobe Premiere Pro CS6. You can download this trial from the Adobe product website. After 30 days, the software will stop functioning. If you decide to purchase Adobe Premiere Pro, you can enter your purchased serial number into the trial version you have installed to convert it to a full version of Adobe Premiere Pro CS6.