User Guide

ADOBE PREMIERE PRO 2.0
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Exporting to files
Exporting video as a file
An edited sequence consists of clips that refer to corresponding media files on a hard disk. Whereas exporting a
sequence to tape or DVD continues to rely on those source files, exporting a movie, still, or audio file creates a new,
independent file. You can also export a source clip. For example, you may want to use a frame as a still image in a
sequence, or recompress a video clip to another format.
Exportingafiletakestimetorenderandoutputintheformatyouchoose.Renderingtimedependsontheprocessing
speed of your system, the nature of the source media, and on the processing demands of the settings you choose.
Adobe Premiere Pro provides two ways to export a file. You can use one of the standard Export commands or you
can use the Adobe Media Encoder:
Standard Export Use the Export Movie command to create a movie file in standard formats, such as those included
in Microsoft DV AVI or QuickTime. The Export Movie command also allows you to export other file formats, such
as a sequence of TIFFs or Animated GIF. Use the Export Still and Export Audio commands to create a still image or
audio file, respectively.
Adobe Media Encoder Use the Adobe Media Encoder to create files in formats such as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, or a
web-friendly format using QuickTime, RealMedia, or Windows Media. The Adobe Media Encoder accommodates
the numerous settings these formats offer, and also includes preset settings designed to export files compatible with
particular delivery media, such as DVD, CD-ROM, and the Internet.
See also
“File formats supported for export” on page 381
To export a movie file
1 Do either of the following:
• To export a sequence, select the sequence in the Timeline panel or Program Monitor.
• To export a clip, select the clip in the Source Monitor or Project panel.
2 To specify a range of frames to export, do either of the following:
• In a sequence, set the work area.
• In a clip, set an In point and Out point.
3 Choose File > Export > Movie.
4 Click Settings, and choose settings as necessary.
5 Click OK to close the Settings dialog box.
6 Specify a location and file name, and click OK. If you want to cancel exporting, press Esc. Note that it may take
several seconds to complete the cancellation.
Use the Save and Load buttons in the Export Movie Settings dialog box to save and later quickly load export settings
that you use frequently. Loading saved settings is particularly useful when you create several types of video files (for
example, NTSC and web video) from the same project.