Episode 65
The Adobe Premiere Show
December 2, 2016 · Mike Murphy
Ep65: THE ADOBE PREMIERE SHOW Adobe Premiere Pro 101 Episode Summary: What is Adobe Premiere Pro CC? How do I use it for my podcast and online business?
Episode Summary: What Adobe Premiere Pro CC is and how it fits into the video workflow for a podcast or online business — alternatives, cost, and whether it’s really a fit for beginners.
What You’ll Learn
- What Adobe Premiere Pro CC is and why it’s a non-linear, non-destructive editor
- The main alternatives to Premiere, from iMovie to DaVinci Resolve
- How Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere each play a distinct role in Mike’s video workflow
- Whether Premiere is a good fit for beginners
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What Is Adobe Premiere Pro CC?
Adobe Premiere Pro CC is the video editing tool bundled into Adobe Creative Cloud — powerful enough for full-length films, simple enough for a casual family-vacation edit.
Non-linear editing (NLE): Premiere is a non-destructive editor — it never touches the original source files, so quality is always preserved regardless of how many edits get made.
Alternatives to Premiere Pro
iMovie, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, Windows Movie Maker.
Screencasting software some use as a primary editor: ScreenFlow, Camtasia.
Bonus tips: every verified YouTube channel has a feature-rich video editor built right into Creator Studio — an entire video can be assembled there. Filmora is also a solid, inexpensive online editor at $50/year.
How Much Does Premiere Pro CC Cost?
$19.99/month for the à la carte option, or $49.99/month as part of the full Adobe CC bundle.
Other Adobe Products Used for Video
- Photoshop — for animated GIFs and simple animations (Photoshop’s video handling has genuinely improved a lot).
- After Effects — for more complex animations, like the Podshed Gift Guides. The same program used on Star Wars and countless other Hollywood productions.
- Premiere Pro — the home for any video mixing camera footage and stills, including every tutorial, with Photoshop and After Effects integrated as needed.
Is It Recommended for Beginners?
Absolutely. Premiere is powerful and feature-rich, but not complicated once the interface and workflow click. Getting genuinely good at editing and effects takes time — same as any new skill worth learning.
Verdict
A big thumbs up for Adobe Premiere Pro CC.