Lesson 1: Workspace Navigation
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
Students will learn to customize the application interface and understand project settings.
Has anyone here ever edited a video? Even on your phone.
Workspace
Timeline
Tool Bar
Media settings
Codec
DVP.04 Production: Identify and describe the elements of production to effectively deliver a message.
Students should learn to tailor the interface to their own comfort:
Move Panels: Click and drag a panel’s name. A blue "drop zone" will appear, showing where it will snap into place.
Resize Panels: Hover over the edge of any panel until the cursor changes, then click and drag to expand or shrink it.
Close Unused Panels: Right-click a panel's name and select Close Panel to reduce clutter.
Save Your Work: Once you find a layout you like, go to Window > Workspaces > Save as New Workspace and name it (e.g., "My Editing Flow").
The "Panic Button": If you lose a window or the layout gets messy, go to Window > Workspaces > Reset to Saved Layout to return to the default.
Students can arrange workspace to fit their own needs.
- Open Premiere Pro and reset to the Editing workspace.
- Move the Tools Panel to the right side of the Timeline.
- Add the Effects Panel to the same group as your Project Panel.
- Save this as a new workspace titled with your name.
Adobe Premiere Pro