Datasheet

The Tools panel
The tools in Premiere Pro’s Tools panel, shown in Figure 1.8, are primarily used to edit clips in
the Timeline. You can activate each tool by clicking it in the Tools panel. Here is a brief summary
of the tools:
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The Selection tool is often used for selecting and moving clips on the Timeline.
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The Track Select tool selects all items on a track. Pressing Shift while clicking the Track
Select tool selects multiple tracks.
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The Ripple Edit, Rolling Edit, Slip, and Slide tools, covered in Chapter 12, are used to
adjust edits on the Timeline.
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The Razor tool allows you to cut a clip simply by clicking it. Pressing Shift while clicking
the Razor tool cuts footage in multiple tracks.
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The Rate Stretch tool allows you to change the speed of a clip by clicking and dragging a
clip edge with the tool.
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The Pen tool allows you to create keyframes on the Timeline when adjusting video
and audio effects. Audio effects are covered in Chapter 7. Video effects are covered in
Chapter 13.
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The Hand tool enables you to scroll through different parts of the Timeline without
changing the Zoom level.
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The Zoom tool provides yet another means of zooming in and out in the Timeline. With
the Zoom tool activated, you can click to zoom in and Ctrl/
Ô-click to zoom out.
FIGURE 1.8
Premiere Pro’s Tools panel
Track Selection
Selection
Ripple
Edit
Rate
Stretch
Slip
Zoom
Pen
Rolling Edit
Razor
Slide
Hand
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