View source for Afraid to Laugh - Premiere Elements

===Create A New Project===
# Launch '''Premiere Elements''' from the Dock.
# Go to '''File > New > Project'''
# Name the project descriptively (with your name)
# Select a location to '''Save In''' by clicking '''Browse'''
# Select the '''Storage''' icon on the left.
# Click the '''New Folder''' button on the bottom and label the new folder with your name.
# Click '''Choose'''.
# Click '''Change Settings''' and select the '''DV''' folder.
#*Based on your source footage select either '''Standard''', or '''Widescreen''' and click '''OK'''.
# Click '''OK''' to finalize settings.

===Import DV Tape Footage===
# In the '''Project''' panel select '''Get Media''' > '''DV Camcorder''' to open the '''Capture''' panel.
# In the '''Capture''' panel set the '''Clip Name''' to a descriptive name for the clip.
# '''Save To''' should automatically be set to the folder where you saved your project.
# Uncheck '''Capture To Timeline''' and '''Split Scenes'''
# Play through footage and cue up content to capture a little before and after each clip. Use the provided keyboard shortcuts:
#* '''J''' = Rewind,  '''K''' = Pause, '''L''' = Fast Forward
#  Press '''Capture''' to start recording and '''Pause''' to stop.
## Recorded clips will appear in the project panel.
## Create a new clip name for each clip recorded.

===Editing Modes===
There are two different modes to edit content: '''Timeline''' and '''Sceneline'''.
It is recommended to use the '''Timeline''' view because of more available features.

===Trimming Source Clips in the Preview Monitor===
Remove unwanted footage from source clips.
#Double click on a video clip in the '''Project''' panel.
#A preview window appears of the video with playback controls and handles for setting in and out points.
#Adjust the handles or place the playhead and press '''I''' to set an in point, or '''O''' to set the out point.
#* The in and out points can always be adjusted to reveal the full length of the clip.

===Insert Edit===
Shifts other clips in the timeline out of the way.
*Click and drag a clip from the '''Project''' panel into a video track in the timeline.
*Release the mouse when an icon with a right pointing arrow appears.
*Other audio/video clips will move forward or backward out of the way.

===Overlay Edit===
Covers up one clip with another-
*Click and drag clips over other clip into the timeline by pressing and holding the '''command''' key.
*Release the mouse when a centered arrow icon appears.

===Snapping===
When moving clips in the timeline this will align to other objects (playhead, other clips, markers, etc) and prevent gaps.
*From the top menu '''Timeline > Snap''', or press '''S'''.

===Adding Transitions===
Apply transitions in the finishing stages of editing.
Transitions must be shorter than the clip length.
#In the '''Edit''' tab select '''Transitions'''.
#Click and drag a transition over a clip, release the mouse when a color overlay appears.
#To edit the transition double click on the icon.
#To preview the actual clips press the eyeball button and make adjustments using the value sliders on either side, adjust the length with the '''Duration slider'''.
#To apply changes click '''Done'''.
#Delete a transition by selecting it and pressing delete.

===Playback & Rendering===

*To get a rough preview of content press the '''Play''' button in the '''Monitor''' panel, or press the '''Spacebar'''.
*When red lines appear in the timeline over footage, or playback is slow/jerky, grab the '''Work Area Bar''' near the start of the timeline and span it over all content. From the top menu, '''Timeline > Render Work Area'''and all content will be processed, or rendered, for improved playback.
*Press the '''Full Screen''' button on the top right to view content fully. Press '''esc''' to exit.

===Adding Titles===
Included in Premiere Elements are themed titles through the '''Edit''' tab.
It is recommended to create your own titles through the '''Monitor''' window on the bottom right '''T''' icon. Please spell check content in a text editor.
#Click in the text field to edit content.
#In the right hand edit screen change formatting properties just like a text editor.
#Use the edit tools to change on-screen position, create shapes, and change color.
#Refine positioning adjustments layering from the top '''Title''' menu.
#Keep all text content within the inner-most guide frame to ensure content will remain visible on any viewing device.
#To apply changes click '''Done''' the bottom right of the '''Edit''' tab screen.
#The title will appear as a purple video clip. Drag this over another clip to have it superimposed, or have it over black.
#Adjust the duration by dragging on either side of clip to shorten or lengthen.
#Make adjustments by double clicking on the title clip in the timeline to re-edit.

===Scrolling Credits===
#Create a title.
#Use return to make sure each line of text fits horizontally on screen.
#From the top menu, '''Titles > Roll/Crawl Options...'''.
#In the dialog that appears change the type to a roll and click '''OK''' to apply changes.

===Sharing===
====Export to Tape====
#In the '''Tasks''' panel select the '''Share''' tab. 
#Select '''Tape''' Record to DV Tape.
#Make sure to pre-cue the tape after existing footage, or use a brand new cassette.
#Check the box '''Activate Recording Device''' & include '''Preroll''' of at least 150 frames (5 seconds).
# Click '''Record''' to start recording.

====Export as Computer file====

#Select to share to '''Computer'''. 
#Select the '''Quicktime''' format from the list.
#In the '''Preset''' menu choose: 
#* '''NTSC DV, or NTSC DV 16:9''' 
#Name the file descriptively - with your name. 
#Choose to save into your folder. 
#Click '''Save''' on the bottom right. It may take a few minutes to process the exported file. 
#After exporting is completed, quite Premiere Elements and watch through your final piece in '''Quicktime''' player. 


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