Post production tools

 

These are the software tools on Premier pro that I had used when creating the video for my short film.

When I chose a clip, it would be visually distinguished with a pink border. This allowed me to select clips for the purpose of rearranging them on the timeline, ensuring they were positioned correctly according to my preference. The selection tool also provided the ability to access and modify properties of the selected clip, as well as mark specific sections within the clips for further actions.

The trim tool enables me to precisely cut down clips, retaining only the specific portions I desire. For instance, if I recorded a scene and found that there was unwanted content at the end, I could utilize the trim tool to remove that particular section and keep only the desired part of the clip.

The position tool allows for the arrangement of clips on the timeline without altering the timing of other clips. It provides the flexibility to add an additional clip to the timeline without disturbing the positions of other clips. Without using the positioning tool, placing a clip on the timeline would cause all other clips to shift, potentially disrupting the desired sequence. The positioning tool ensures that the newly added clip can be placed without affecting the placement of other clips on the timeline.

For cutting parts of clips on the timeline, I used the blade tool instead of the trim tool. By simply highlighting the clip with the blade cursor on the timeline, I could make precise cuts at any desired section of the clip. Unlike the trim tool, which primarily trims the end of the clip, the blade tool allowed me to cut sections in the middle or elsewhere within the clip.

To effectively manage the view of all the clips on the timeline, I employed the zoom tool. By zooming in, I could closely examine and work on specific parts of the clips, such as cutting them down or adding transitions. Conversely, zooming out allowed me to see the entire timeline and gauge the overall length of the video. The zoom tool eliminated the need for scrolling, ensuring easy access to the desired editing points.

The hand tool served as a means to scroll through the timeline. When playing a project and identifying a mistake, I could use the hand tool to scroll back to the scene in question and make necessary adjustments accordingly. It provided a convenient way to navigate within the timeline during playback.