Editing Basics (4.1 – Using Core Tools)
What are the three main panels used for assembling a video sequence?
Timeline, Source Monitor, Program Monitor
What panel is used to create and modify text in Premiere Pro?
Essential Graphics Panel
What is the easiest way to resize a clip?
Use the Scale property in the Effect Controls Panel.
How do you rename a clip in Premiere Pro?
Right-click on the clip in the Project Panel and choose Rename.
How do you set In and Out points for a clip?
Use the ‘I’ key for In and ‘O’ key for Out in the Source Monitor.
What are the two types of text in Premiere Pro?
Point text and Paragraph text
What tool is used to extend or shorten a clip without affecting surrounding clips?
Ripple Edit Tool
What is the shortcut to apply Audio Gain?
Press ‘G’ on the keyboard.
What is the difference between splitting and extracting a clip?
Splitting cuts a clip into two; extracting removes a section and closes the gap.
How do you animate a title’s movement over time?
Use keyframes in the Effect Controls Panel.
How do you adjust the aspect ratio of a clip?
Modify the Frame Size in Sequence Settings or Scale in Effect Controls.
What does a Poster Frame do?
It sets the thumbnail preview for a video clip.
What does the Overwrite edit do in Premiere Pro?
Replaces content on the timeline without shifting other clips.
Name two tools used to create shapes for graphics.
Pen Tool, Rectangle Tool, Ellipse Tool
What tool allows you to stretch a clip’s duration while maintaining its contents?
Rate Stretch Tool
How do you apply a Freeze Frame to a video?
Right-click on the frame and select “Add Frame Hold” or “Export Frame” for a still image.
What is the Ripple Edit Tool, and how does it affect the timeline?
It trims a clip while shifting all other clips to maintain continuity.
What does adjusting kerning and tracking do to text?
Kerning adjusts spacing between two characters, tracking adjusts spacing for the entire word.
What is the difference between Rolling Edit and Ripple Edit?
Rolling Edit adjusts the cut point between two clips, Ripple Edit moves a clip’s start/end while shifting others.
What does Channel Remapping allow you to do?
Move audio from left/right channels to ensure balanced sound.