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Beginners Guide to Adobe Premiere Elements

About this Lesson

  • Type: Video Tutorial
  • Length: 8:35
  • Media: Video/mp4
  • Posted: 03/20/2008
  • Use: Watch Online & Download
  • Download: MP4 (iPod compatible)
  • Size: 60 MB

This tutorial is designed for those beginning to explore the consumer level video editing software Adobe Premiere Elements.

This lesson covers all the basics. You'll learn how to capture video off your camera, how to string clips together in a sequence, how to add transitions and titles, and how to export your film for sharing with family, friends, and online.

Getting started with film can be daunting to a complete newcomer but don't be afraid! With Adobe Premiere Elements and this less you're going to be off to a great start.

About this Author

Derek Gildersleeve
Derek Gildersleeve
7 lessons
Joined:
02/03/2008

I am an RTF undergrad at UT with emphasis on editing. I have made several shorts and am beginning on the preliminary steps towards beginning pre-pro on my first feature. You can check out my website to see some of my work. Also, if you have questions about editing on PC I am your man.

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Recent Reviews

Nopic_grn
home made videos edited with adobe
07/06/2008
~ davidhernandez777

this product is an excellent tool for instructional videos, personal entertainment and much more... and it's fun!

Recent Comments

Nopic_grn
Two Thumps up for you!!! Beginners Guide to Ado...
07/06/2008
~ davidhernandez777

Rally! you're a pro. I'm simply amazed by the ease. The way you teach your lessons; oh man,your speech make it so easy to digest! Really,I feel motivated to start such an educational or an instructive project like this.I found this MINDBITES site accidently,now I think I can teach Drawing and painting to those who are eager to know and can't afford...wish me luck! May The Lord be with you and your enterprise, God bless you!!!

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Adobe Premiere Elements Beginners Guide
05/10/2008
~ Indigodragonfly

Thank you, Derek! I am getting ready to offer my lessons on Mindbites and I bought camcorder and editing software based on the information given on this site. I am overwhelmed by all this new stuff and your tutorial has helped me to feel better about att

Nopic_grn
home made videos edited with adobe
07/06/2008
~ davidhernandez777

this product is an excellent tool for instructional videos, personal entertainment and much more... and it's fun!

Nopic_grn
Two Thumps up for you!!! Beginners Guide to Ado...
07/06/2008
~ davidhernandez777

Rally! you're a pro. I'm simply amazed by the ease. The way you teach your lessons; oh man,your speech make it so easy to digest! Really,I feel motivated to start such an educational or an instructive project like this.I found this MINDBITES site accidently,now I think I can teach Drawing and painting to those who are eager to know and can't afford...wish me luck! May The Lord be with you and your enterprise, God bless you!!!

Picture_004_homepage
Adobe Premiere Elements Beginners Guide
05/10/2008
~ Indigodragonfly

Thank you, Derek! I am getting ready to offer my lessons on Mindbites and I bought camcorder and editing software based on the information given on this site. I am overwhelmed by all this new stuff and your tutorial has helped me to feel better about att

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