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− | == Creating a New Project in Premiere Pro == | + | == Setting Up Premiere Pro == |
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+ | === Creating a New Project in Premiere Pro === | ||
# Open the '''Premiere Pro''' application and sign in with your Evergreen email address and password. | # Open the '''Premiere Pro''' application and sign in with your Evergreen email address and password. | ||
# In the top left click '''New Project'''. | # In the top left click '''New Project'''. | ||
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# In the bottom right click '''Create'''. | # In the bottom right click '''Create'''. | ||
− | == Importing a Video File == | + | === File Management === |
− | #* | + | * '''Premiere Pro''' does not move or copy any audio and video files. |
+ | * If you have any audio or video files that you need to use copy them into the folder you made on the desktop before importing. | ||
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+ | === Importing a Video File to Premiere Pro === | ||
+ | #Go to '''File > Import...''' | ||
+ | #Browse to your video file and select it. | ||
+ | #Click '''Import'''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Making a Sequence (Timeline) === | ||
+ | # From the '''Project''' window drag the video clip into the '''Timeline'''. | ||
+ | # If there is audio in the video file it will be on audio track 1. | ||
+ | #* If you do not need to listen to the audio press the '''Mute''' button '''(M)'''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Computer Monitors === | ||
+ | * There are two monitors at the computer station. | ||
+ | * The left monitor is mirrored to the performer monitor. | ||
+ | * If the talent needs to see the video playback you need to move the Program window to the left monitor. | ||
+ | *# In the Program window click the horizontal bar in the top left. | ||
+ | *# Select '''Undock Panel'''. | ||
+ | *# Move the Program window to the left monitor. | ||
+ | *# Click the Green dot to make it full screen. | ||
== Recording == | == Recording == | ||
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# Adjust the volumes knob on the headphone amp for each headphone that you are using. | # Adjust the volumes knob on the headphone amp for each headphone that you are using. | ||
#* If the input meters look good but it’s still hard to hear, try turning up the headphone level on the headphone amp. | #* If the input meters look good but it’s still hard to hear, try turning up the headphone level on the headphone amp. | ||
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+ | === Creating a New Mono Track === | ||
+ | # In the Timeline right-click in the empty space below the left of the audio track. | ||
+ | # Select '''Add Tracks'''. | ||
+ | # Set '''Video Tracks''' to '''0''' | ||
+ | # Set '''Audio Tracks''' to '''1''' | ||
+ | # Set '''Track Type''' to '''Mono''' | ||
+ | # Set '''Audio Submix Tracks''' to '''0''' | ||
+ | # Click '''OK''' | ||
=== Recording the First Track === | === Recording the First Track === | ||
− | # | + | # Move the mouse over the left side of the audio track you want to record onto |
− | # | + | # Right-click and select '''Voice-Over Record Settings''' |
− | # | + | ## For '''Source''' select '''M4 Aggregate Device''' |
− | # | + | ## For Input select '''M4 Aggregate Device: M4 In 1''' |
− | # | + | ## Check record levels and headphone levels. |
− | # | + | ## Click '''Close'''. |
− | # | + | # Cue up the timeline to where you want to start. |
− | # | + | # Click the '''Voice-Over''' '''Record''' button in the audio track (microphone icon). |
− | # | + | # Click click the '''Mute''' button '''(M)''' on the track. |
− | + | # Click the '''Stop''' button when done. | |
− | + | # Click click the '''Mute''' button '''(M)''' on the track to unmute the track. | |
− | + | # Click '''Play''' to playback the recording. | |
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+ | === Recording a Additional Tracks === | ||
+ | * Repeat the steps above to record additional tracks | ||
+ | * If you do not need to listen to the previous tracks mute them. | ||
== End of Session == | == End of Session == | ||
− | # Remember to save your | + | # Remember to save your '''Premiere Pro''' project before closing the file. |
+ | # '''Premiere Pro''' | ||
# Back ups the entire folder to an external drive or OneDrive. | # Back ups the entire folder to an external drive or OneDrive. | ||
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# Turn all monitor knob down. | # Turn all monitor knob down. | ||
# Shutdown the computer. | # Shutdown the computer. |
Latest revision as of 11:46, 23 January 2024
Setting Up Premiere Pro
Creating a New Project in Premiere Pro
- Open the Premiere Pro application and sign in with your Evergreen email address and password.
- In the top left click New Project.
- In the Project Name box enter a meaningful name.
- For Project Location select Choose Location.
- In the new new window select Desktop on the sidebar.
- Click New Folder and name the folder.
- Click Create.
- Click Choose.
- In the bottom right click Create.
File Management
- Premiere Pro does not move or copy any audio and video files.
- If you have any audio or video files that you need to use copy them into the folder you made on the desktop before importing.
Importing a Video File to Premiere Pro
- Go to File > Import...
- Browse to your video file and select it.
- Click Import.
Making a Sequence (Timeline)
- From the Project window drag the video clip into the Timeline.
- If there is audio in the video file it will be on audio track 1.
- If you do not need to listen to the audio press the Mute button (M).
Computer Monitors
- There are two monitors at the computer station.
- The left monitor is mirrored to the performer monitor.
- If the talent needs to see the video playback you need to move the Program window to the left monitor.
- In the Program window click the horizontal bar in the top left.
- Select Undock Panel.
- Move the Program window to the left monitor.
- Click the Green dot to make it full screen.
Recording
Setting Up the MOTU M4
- Turn down the Monitor knob on the MOTU M4.
- Set up a microphone.
- Plug your microphone) into the front of the MOTU M4 Input 1
- Set the preamp levels with the Gain knob.
- Pay close attention to the meters on the face of the MOTU M4.
- Set the Gain knob so the meter is just turning yellow
- Press the MON button on your input channel.
- Set the Input Monitor Mix knob to 12:00.
- Set the MOTU M4 headphone knob to 2:00.
- Adjust the volumes knob on the headphone amp for each headphone that you are using.
- If the input meters look good but it’s still hard to hear, try turning up the headphone level on the headphone amp.
Creating a New Mono Track
- In the Timeline right-click in the empty space below the left of the audio track.
- Select Add Tracks.
- Set Video Tracks to 0
- Set Audio Tracks to 1
- Set Track Type to Mono
- Set Audio Submix Tracks to 0
- Click OK
Recording the First Track
- Move the mouse over the left side of the audio track you want to record onto
- Right-click and select Voice-Over Record Settings
- For Source select M4 Aggregate Device
- For Input select M4 Aggregate Device: M4 In 1
- Check record levels and headphone levels.
- Click Close.
- Cue up the timeline to where you want to start.
- Click the Voice-Over Record button in the audio track (microphone icon).
- Click click the Mute button (M) on the track.
- Click the Stop button when done.
- Click click the Mute button (M) on the track to unmute the track.
- Click Play to playback the recording.
Recording a Additional Tracks
- Repeat the steps above to record additional tracks
- If you do not need to listen to the previous tracks mute them.
End of Session
- Remember to save your Premiere Pro project before closing the file.
- Premiere Pro
- Back ups the entire folder to an external drive or OneDrive.
- Turn all monitor knob down.
- Shutdown the computer.
- Clean up the space:
- Ensure all cables are coiled.
- Ensure all microphone stands are put away by loosening the joints and adjusting the pieces rather than forcing the pieces while the joints are still tightened.
- Tidy up any toys, noise makers, etc. Notate any issues in the logbook.