Video Production: Adobe Premiere and Tripods vs. Monopods

Adobe Premiere is used for…

editing and exporting

3 common file tipes you can import into Premiere Pro

video files, audio files, and photos

main components of Adobe Premiere Pro interface:

program monitor, source monitor (preview assets), timeline panel (editing material), instruction panel (watching edited sequence)

How do you start a new project in Premiere Pro?

Open the program, click on “New Project”, add title, create new project

How do you import media into your project?

Right click in the project panel and select “import”, find files and click “open”

How do you create a new sequence?

Find a video file and drag it to the timeline panel

What tool would you use to cut or trim clips in the timeline?

The razor tool

Describe the steps to add a transition between two clips

Right click at the end of the clip to end a default transition,

How do you add text to a video?

Click on type tool, click on program (where you want to put the text), right click, edit

What is the purpose of the Effects Control panel?

Controlling how much effect you want to put on your video/audio

What is the purpose of the Export function in Premiere Pro?

To create a single video file of your final edit

Name the steps required to export a video:

Click on timeline panel (blue bars), file menu - export - media, rename

What is a commonly used export format for web videos?

H. 264

If your video playback is choppy, what are two possible solutions?

Change the size of your program window (just for editing), change pixel depth

What should you do if Premiere Pro crashes while working on a project?

Look for your autosave

tripod

three-legged support device meant to hold a camera

monopod

one-legged camera stand

define a baseplate and what it is used for:

a connector — it connects the camera to the tripod, and it is used to connect the camera and the tripod

list two advantages of using a tripod:

more control in your shots, more stability in your shots

two disadvantages of using a tripod:

takes longer to set up, less mobile

two advantages of using a monopod:

smaller, lighter, portable — easier to set up

two disadvantages of using a monopod:

less stable, requires constant attention

Which equipment is typically better for low-light photography and why?

Tripods are usually better for low-light photography so that you can get less blurry images (stable).

Which equipment is generally better for fast-paced action shots and why?

Monopods are usually better for fast-paced action shots because they are more mobile.

Which would be more suitable for a nature photographer: a tripod or a monopod?

A monopod would likely be more suitable for a nature photographer because it would allow them to move often and quickly.

For a studio photographer, which is more suitable: a tripod or a monopod?

A tripod would be more suitable for a studio photographer (requiring precise control and maximum stability) because it would give them more stability in their shots.