• General use video tutorial: http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-premiere-pro-cs5/

1. footage setup and interpret
   • video resolution: (4:3): 2048×1536; 1600×1200; 1400×1050; 1280×960; 1152×864; 1024×768; 800×600; 640×460;
   • video resolution: (16:9): 1920×1080; 1600×900; 1365×768; 1280×720; 852×480;
   • video resolution: (16:10): 2560×1600; 1920×1200; 1680×1050; 1440×900;
   • pixel ratio:
2. editing tools
   • sequencing: arrange and sequence icon tool
   • freeze frame:
     • method 1: split that into new layer, right-click menu, frame > hold
     • method 2: camera icon in view panel (new feather), export frame
   • transition
     • effect panel > video transition category
   • title
     • project panel > new .. icon > pop-up titler window
   • re-time
     • right click on clip > speed and duration
   • keying
     • effect panel > ultra key
3. audio edit
   • generate ambient audio / room tone from dialog
     • view audio section > drag select sound to audio track to fill the gap
     • fill audio transaction
   • audio FX
4. output and export of sequences
   • file > export > media ..
5. Exchange with other Video Editor
   • From FinalCutPro to Premiere:
     • in FCP: select the sequences to export; File > Export > XML;
     • in Premiere: file> import > xml
   • From Premiere to FinalCutPro
     • in Premiere: file > export > FCP XML
     • in FCP: file > import > XML; then choose sequence setting in pop-up

Last word: 1. capture ambient audio when shooting saves tons of time in audio editing 2. sound capture is another thing