- Paperback: 696 pages
- Publisher: Sams; 1 edition (10 Feb 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0672326078
- ISBN-13: 978-0672326073
- Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.1 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #28 in Books > Computers & Internet > Digital Video > By Software > Adobe Premiere
- #30 in Books > Computers & Internet > Software & Graphics > Applications > Adobe Premiere
- #78 in Books > Computers & Internet > Digital Video > Beginners
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Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Premiere in 24 Hours offers practical advice from an author with a strong writing background, solid teaching experience, and extensive television production credentials ¿ TV anchor, reporter, photographer, and editor plus recipient of a regional Emmy award and two Society of Professional Journalists 1st place awards. Rather than simply presenting a collection of disconnected hands-on tutorials, Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Premiere in 24 Hours will always remind its readers of the big picture and what they¿re trying to accomplish. To that end Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Premiere in 24 Hours will supplement its Premiere functionality instruction with tips on shooting high quality video, creating professional voice-overs, and effective editing methods. Anyone with a Wintel PC who wants to venture into anything more than very simple video editing will eventually turn to this book!
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Premiere Pro is the best PC-based video editing product. I discovered Premiere several years ago when I reviewed all Windows-compatible video editing software for a PC magazine. Back then I viewed Premiere as a break-through product: one that opened the door to high-quality, professional video editing on a standard Wintel PC or laptop.
I chose to write a how-to book about Premiere after wading through other such books to try and get up to speed on Premiere. Those other books either were mere rehashes of Premiere's existing manual and online help files or out-of-context explanations of Premiere functions. They did not present Premiere for what it is: a high-end video production tool. What I felt those books lacked was a practical view of what it is video editors want to do with Premiere: make videos. Those books also failed to present Premiere in a logical, educationally sound fashion.
I have practical experience in video production, an educational background as a high school teacher and have written several books and several hundred articles. I chose to write this book on Premiere Pro as a practical, real-world means to learn how to use this fantastic product.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have a lot of expereience using video cameras and editing using SVHS tape as the source material. I bought this book to help me make the jump to using DV digital tape. I usually know that buying a guidebook to any software package involves getting used to searching the book for what you need to know, and ending up using the Internet. Not so with Jeff Sengstack's book. This book is the best guide book I have ever read for any software package! Not only is it easy to understand but is a real pleasure to read. The book is one of the Sams Teach Yourself series and is the best I have read of those in the series. I think this is due to Jeff's wide ranging experience. He is not only a great writer but has the benefit of being a professional in the field. If you are new to video editing or a beginner who could do with advice on how to get the best footage from your camcorder you'll find almost everything you need in this book. If like me you are experienced you will also gain benefit from Jeff's experience as a journalist and TV editor and photographer. And even if you are happy to use a computer, this book will provide all the information and advice in choosing a suitable computer or upgrading your existing one. There's even advice on choosing an external microphone for getting better audio.
I throughly recommend this book. In future I will look out for other books written by Mr. Sengstack
I throughly recommend this book. In future I will look out for other books written by Mr. Sengstack
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Just what beginners and those upgrading to Premiere Pro need
23 July 2004
Format:Paperback
After buying a bunch of glossy colorful Premiere 6.5 books, and a CD-ROM course, I got hopelessly confused on how to learn the program. Then I came across Jeff's book and it all fell into place for me.
Then Adobe brought out Premiere Pro which was almost a totally new software comparatively with many of the 6.5 actions done differently. I didn't waste my money on the other books and went straight to this one on Premiere Pro - wasn't disappointed as it gets into a complete project, from concept to DVD and all the steps in between. It even devotes a chapter to Adobe Encore, Audition, and After Effects which comes with Adobe's Video Collection package.
First class publication, reasonably prices, no need for color pics and CD instructions as it takes you through the process of making your own production from day one. Highly recommended for novices in video making, or those upgrading from Premiere 6.5.
Then Adobe brought out Premiere Pro which was almost a totally new software comparatively with many of the 6.5 actions done differently. I didn't waste my money on the other books and went straight to this one on Premiere Pro - wasn't disappointed as it gets into a complete project, from concept to DVD and all the steps in between. It even devotes a chapter to Adobe Encore, Audition, and After Effects which comes with Adobe's Video Collection package.
First class publication, reasonably prices, no need for color pics and CD instructions as it takes you through the process of making your own production from day one. Highly recommended for novices in video making, or those upgrading from Premiere 6.5.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
What you need to know an an easy to read style.
18 Aug 2004
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Author Jeff Sengstack not only knows the subject matter because he has done video editing and shooting for a living, he also invites other professionals to share their best advice on how to setup camera shots, how to present a story and more.
The book starts logically at the very beginning with advice on how to shop for camera equipment but if you purchase this book to learn Premiere Pro, have no fear, this book will teach you the basics and more in a painless fashion. You will be much better with Premiere Pro in a shorter time than the majority of users out there relying on their own native computer skills and the Adobe manual and help files.
Jeff Sengstack is simply an excellent writer and the cost of this book is minor compared to the time it will save you in learning how to use Premiere Pro.
The book starts logically at the very beginning with advice on how to shop for camera equipment but if you purchase this book to learn Premiere Pro, have no fear, this book will teach you the basics and more in a painless fashion. You will be much better with Premiere Pro in a shorter time than the majority of users out there relying on their own native computer skills and the Adobe manual and help files.
Jeff Sengstack is simply an excellent writer and the cost of this book is minor compared to the time it will save you in learning how to use Premiere Pro.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Excellent introduction
17 July 2004
Format:Paperback
This is one of the best introductions to Adobe Premiere Pro available. The beginning user will quickly be up and running with Premiere Pro and find enough help to use it with other Adobe programs such as After Effects, Audition, Encore and Photoshop.
For a couple of hundred dollars you could buy five ten pound books that will take months to finish. Or, you could buy this book.
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