Key Features
Comprehensive video format compatibility
Work with virtually any video format thanks to native editing support
for DV, HDV, Sony XDCAM, XDCAM EX, Panasonic P2, and AVCHD. Add
uncompressed SD and HD acquisition with hardware cards from third-party
vendors.
Support for mixed formats in the timeline
Combine content from all supported formats in the Adobe® Premiere® Pro
timeline without restrictions. High-quality scaling and flexible
footage interpretation rules make it easy to produce exceptional
output from mixed-format footage.
Native editing in a tapeless workflow
Edit content from the most popular tapeless cameras, without time-consuming
transcoding or rewrapping. With native editing support for variants
of Panasonic P2; Sony XDCAM, XDCAM EX, and XDCAM HD; HDV; and AVCHD,
you can start working immediately with the content, in many cases
directly from the camera. Native editing means you'll enjoy a faster
workflow from capture to edit, while retaining the quality of your
source material.
Support for all major media types
Import and export major video, audio, and graphic file formats, including
FLV, F4V, MPEG-2, QuickTime, Windows Media, AVI, BWF, AIFF, JPEG,
PNG, PSD, TIFF, and more.
Still-image file support
Import still-image files in major formats, including PSD, BMP, GIF,
EPS, JPEG, PCX, PICT, PNG, and TIFF. Export in BMP, GIF, TARGA,
and TIFF formats.
Comprehensive VTR support
Control video decks through RS-422 and RS-232 serial protocols or
FireWire for precise batch capturing, recapturing, and insert editing.
ASIO compatibility
Record and play back audio through any multichannel audio card or
hardware that supports the industry-standard ASIO protocol (Windows® only).
Video hardware support
Choose from a wide range of capture cards and other hardware to build
the HD, SD, or DV editing system that meets your needs and budget.
AAF project interchange
Interchange project file information with other applications in the
production workflow. AAF import and export is available on both
Mac OS and Windows. You can also import and export CMX3600 format
Edit Decision Lists (EDLs).
4K film production
Import, edit, and output image sequences with dimensions up to 4,096x4,096
pixels.
Feet + Frames timecode
Display timecode for 16mm and 35mm film in standard Feet + Frames
nomenclature.
Batch encoding in the background
Save time by automating the process of creating multiple encoded
versions of your content using the new batch encoder. Use any combination
of sequences and clips as sources and encode to a wide variety
of video formats, including FLV and F4V, Windows Media, MPEG-2,
H.264, QuickTime, and more. Maximize your productivity by continuing
to work while files encode in the background.
FLV/F4V cue points with name/value pairs
Create FLV/F4V cue points with name/value pairs using markers directly
in the Adobe Premiere Pro timeline. Cue points flow directly into
Adobe Media Encoder, which offers a comprehensive interface for
creating, checking, and adjusting cue point information. These
cue points can then be used for further interactive design in Adobe
Flash® CS4 Professional software.
Unified marker dialog box
Easily control marker attributes. Set Adobe Encore® CS4 chapter
markers, URL web links, and FLV cue points using a single dialog
box that combines all information in one place.
Optimized settings workflow for mobile device output
With Adobe Device Central CS4, get regularly updated information
about mobile device capabilities to help you create high-quality
video output for playback just about anywhere. Use Device Central
CS4 to find the encoding preset for Adobe Media Encoder that best
matches your chosen target devices.
DVD authoring
Create high-quality DVD titles using Adobe Encore CS4 software, included
with Adobe Premiere Pro CS4. Create a compelling viewer experience
with interactive menus and slide shows, and help ensure disc quality
with integrated transcoding of your content.
Industry-leading Blu-ray Disc authoring
Maintain the pristine quality of your HD video all the way to distribution.
Create high-definition Blu-ray discs with Encore CS4, working with
the same interface used to create standard-definition DVDs and
incorporating advanced Blu-ray features like pop-up menus and subtitles,
and dual layer burning.
Delivery to multiple formats from a single project file
With one click, easily create SWF versions of your DVD and Blu-ray
Disc projects for the web. Use Encore CS4 to create content compatible
with the Adobe Flash Player runtime, complete with DVD interactivity
and menus, without opening another application. Choose from a variety
of templates, or customize the viewing experience to meet your
or your clients' needs.
Video delivery for interactive viewing
Easily incorporate video into Flash CS4 Professional projects as
you create immersive experiences for the web. Timeline markers
are embedded as cue points when FLV files are exported from Adobe
Premiere Pro CS4, streamlining the process of creating interactive
and navigational triggers.
Interactive authoring to multiple formats
Reach more audiences quickly. Use Encore CS4 to author interactive
titles, and then publish them to multiple delivery formats — Blu-ray
Disc, DVD, and SWF for playback through Adobe Flash Player — with
a single click.
Mobile device output
Optimize your video for viewing on the latest delivery platforms.
Use Device Central CS4 to find the best settings for encoding as
well as information about device capabilities. Use batch encoding
in Adobe Media Encoder to create multiple files for multiple devices,
and then use Device Central to simulate playback on those devices
to check video quality. Stay up to date with frequent, downloadable
device profile updates.
Web video delivery
Make your project web ready. In addition to delivering in FLV format,
choose from comprehensive compression tools for Internet-friendly
file formats including Real, Windows Media, and QuickTime.
Sequence editing for film out
Support for frame sizes up to 4,096x4,096 pixels, and for major image
and sequence file formats (including AI, PSD, TGA, TIFF, and BMP),
makes Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 the ideal tool for editing and preparing
sequences for output to 35mm and other film formats.
Sleek new application appearance
Work with a new user interface that is easier on the eyes. Adobe
Premiere Pro has an updated look that can be made darker and is
designed to be easier to work with for longer periods.
Customizable user interface
Adjust the Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 interface to fit almost any editing
style, workflow, or environment. Configure the interface in many
arrangements and across multiple monitors, and save configurations
as workspaces for instant recall. Use the docked interface to adjust
the size of all windows simultaneously.
Multiple Project panels
Display assets in multiple Project panels, each with its own graphical
or text view setting. With control over metadata views within the
Project panels, organizing and viewing your assets is fast and
efficient.
In-line search for assets
Find assets within the Project panel quickly using a search field
that updates as you type. Search on individual metadata fields
or across them all to display groups of similar items.
Project Manager
Easily archive media, reclaim drive space, and move between offline
and online environments. Consolidate projects by selecting and
moving actual media used in a project to a single location for
archiving and storage management.
File management with Adobe Bridge CS4
Use Adobe Bridge CS4 to search for and access your project files,
preview and apply settings, run batch processes, and tag assets
with XMP metadata.
Customizable keyboard shortcuts
Personalize your editing system by creating multiple keyboard maps
for different tasks or to support multiple users. By exporting
your own shortcut sets, you can be productive immediately when
working with Adobe Premiere Pro on other systems.
Scrolling timeline
Set the timeline to scroll smoothly under a stationary indicator
during playback, or adjust it to advance one page as the playback
indicator reaches the edge of the window.
Assignable panel shortcuts
Switch between panels using keyboard shortcuts to save time and mouse
fatigue.
Multiple nestable timelines
Manage large projects more easily by editing each section in its
own timeline. Nest each timeline section into a master timeline
while maintaining full access to every edit.
Real-time editing
Play through most common transitions and effects without waiting
to render. For even higher real-time performance, add hardware
from a variety of third parties.
Advanced subclip creation and editing
Break master clips into smaller subclips for more flexible editing,
especially when working with large sections of content. Treat subclips
like any other video clip by trimming, applying effects, renaming,
and more.
Ripple, rolling, and slip-and-slide edits
Make complex edits in one step using the advanced editing tools professionals
depend on. Trim and adjust footage with single actions that would
otherwise require multiple steps.
Clip replacing
Easily swap out clips in the timeline without having to re-create
settings. Replace any clip in the timeline with a new clip that
preserves the original clip's attributes. All effects and keyframes
are retained, and, if necessary, the new clip is trimmed to fit
the duration of the original one.
RapidFind search
Type what you're looking for into the RapidFind search box and see
results instantly update as you type. RapidFind is available in
the Effects, Project, and Metadata panels and makes finding matching
content fast and efficient. In the Project panel, search on individual
data fields or all metadata.
Media locations saved in project
Manage projects more efficiently. File location preferences are saved
on a per-project basis, making it easy to set up partitions for
particular projects.
Footage replacement
Update assets in your project quickly as newer versions become available
by replacing files in the Project panel. When you replace assets,
all clip instances that reference that media update automatically.
Individual sequence import
Combine content from multiple projects more easily with the ability
to import sequences from other projects. Choose any combination
of sequences to import. In Adobe Premiere Pro, nested sequences
are included, helping to ensure that all content is imported successfully.
Workspace changes saved per project
Pick up projects where you left them without having to adjust the
user interface. The workspace configuration is saved with each
project, making it easier to work efficiently.
Individual sequence trimming in the Project Manager
Avoid trimming redundant content in the Project Manager with the
ability to select any combination of sequences for trimming.
Per-sequence settings
Mix content even more freely in your project with different editing
and rendering settings for each sequence. Manage your assets more
easily by collecting all sequences into a single project, and create
multiple versions from HD masters quickly using nested sequences
of different settings.
Project panel column information in workspaces
Create workspace configurations using Project panel column configurations
that are optimized for the task at hand. For example, set up different
columns for logging versus editing.
Deletion of individual preview files
Keep the preview files you need and discard the ones you don't. Reclaim
disk space easily with the ability to delete individual preview
files.
Archival of trimmed clips using the Project Manager
Archive projects more efficiently. Use the Project Manager to include
offline clips in trimmed projects with lower storage requirements.
Vertical waveform zoom in the Source Monitor
View audio waveforms in more detail in the Source Monitor. Zoom both
channels independently or together.
Direct scrubbing on Source Monitor waveforms
Navigate with precision within the Source Monitor when working with
audio-only clips. Use the playhead to scrub the waveform directly.
Flexible audio channel mapping control for offline clips
Set and adjust audio channel mapping for offline clips at any time,
when they are created or later. This makes it easy to change batch
capture behavior.
Recapture of A/V offline clips as audio-only or video-only
Change recapture settings for offline clips without having to recapture
them first.
Track Sync Lock controls
Choose which tracks remain in sync after ripple and insert edits.
Source content control
Display source content of clips and route channels to specific destination
tracks in the timeline. Toggle video or audio channels on or off
as needed.
Multitrack targeting
Place clips exactly where you want them when dragging to the timeline.
Innovative ways to target audio and video tracks provide multiple
ways to control clip placement, saving time and preserving the
placement of other clips in the timeline.
Drag-and-drop track targeting
Precise placement of clips while dragging allows the video or audio-only
portions of a linked clip to be dropped onto any combination of
compatible destination tracks.
Faster clip pasting
Save time when pasting multiple clips into the timeline. The playhead
jumps to the end of a pasted clip so that subsequent pasted clips
are placed directly after it.
Subclip creation from the timeline
Create new subclips quickly and easily. Simply drag content directly
from the timeline to the Project panel.
Keyframe snapping in the Effect Controls panel
Place keyframes precisely within the Effect Controls panel. As you
move them, keyframes snap to sequence markers, the playhead, clip
edges, and other video or audio keyframes. This makes it simple
to align new keyframes with existing ones.
Vertical snapping in the timeline
Use vertical snapping to keep clips in sync when moving them between
tracks.
Copy and paste of transitions
Easily apply the same transition to multiple items in your project
using copy and paste. Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 applies all transition
information while maintaining destination attributes like transition
duration.
Previous zoom level shortcut
Use smart zoom features in the timeline to switch quickly between
detailed and global views of your content. With one key press,
zoom the timeline to show the entire contents of your sequence.
The next key press returns you to the previous zoom level.
Remove All Effects command
Quickly clear all effects from one or multiple selected clips using
a single command.
Multiple effects in presets
Create commonly used combinations of effects and save them in a single
preset for easy reuse.
Effects for multiple clips
Save time with the ability to apply effects to multiple clips in
a single action.
Speed/duration adjustment for multiple clips
Make speed/duration adjustments to multiple clips simultaneously,
saving significant time when working with large numbers of clips.
Default transition for multiple clips
Save time when using transitions by applying the default transition
to multiple selected clips with a single command.
Audio Gain settings for multiple clips
Apply Audio Gain settings to multiple selected clips in a single
action, rather than adjusting the settings for each item
Live timecode information fields
Drag items in the timeline into place with timecode accuracy. See
up-to-date timecode information in the Info panel as you drag clips.
Timecode display setting for each sequence
Choose the appropriate timecode display mode for each separate sequence
in your project.
All timecode formats available to display
Use any supported timecode format as the timecode display mode in
the Timeline panel, Info panel, and timecode controls.
Tape name display in the Info panel
View source tape information for clips in the timeline using the
Info panel.
Keyboard-driven Source Monitor browsing
Use keyboard shortcuts to browse through clips that are loaded in
the Source Monitor tab.
Home/end shortcuts in the Effect Controls panel
Save time when moving to the start and end of clips in the Effect
Controls panel by using keyboard shortcuts.
Shortcut to jump to the head/tail of a clip
Jump to the start and end of clips in the timeline using dedicated
shortcuts that make clip navigation easier.
Mark Clip shortcut
Mark clips more quickly using an assignable keyboard shortcut.
Comprehensive interface navigation for keyboard users
Use keyboard shortcuts to cycle forward and backward through all
the panels in the Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 user interface. Navigate
quickly through the application without using the mouse.
Media Browser panel for efficient tapeless workflows
Embrace new tapeless workflows with Adobe Premiere Pro CS4. The new
Media Browser panel shows the contents of all mounted volumes on
your system. Finding content on tapeless cameras is easy because
the media browser shows you the clips, with no extraneous files,
along with a customizable view of the metadata associated with
the content. Open clips and image files in the Source Monitor directly
from the Media Browser panel.
Panasonic P2 import with browsing and metadata support
Enjoy support for native editing of content from Panasonic P2 cameras
in DVCPRO, DVCPRO HD, and across multiple P2 cards. View camera
metadata and organize files in the media browser before importing
and editing the content without transcoding or rewrapping. Edit
directly from the P2 card via the camera or a card reader, or use
the media browser to transfer content to hard disk for better performance.
Panasonic P2 export
Export content in Panasonic P2 format, either to P2 media for use
in a P2 workflow or to hard disk for archiving.
Sony XDCAM and XDCAM EX import with browsing and metadata support
Import and edit content from Sony XDCAM EX cameras directly, without
rewrapping or transcoding. Browse clips using the media browser
and organize them using camera metadata. Edit directly from the
SxS card via the camera or a card reader (XDCAM EX only), or use
the media browser to transfer the content to hard disk for better
performance.
Tapeless HDV import with browsing and metadata support
Edit content natively from Sony HDV cameras that record directly
to removable media. Use the media browser to find clips and organize
them using metadata, and then import content directly without transcoding
or rewrapping.
AVCHD editing with browsing and metadata support
Import and edit AVCHD content from Sony, Panasonic, and Canon cameras
without waiting. Native editing means you can start editing content
immediately without transcoding or rewrapping the content. Use
the media browser to browse clips and view metadata.
Metadata views in the Project panel
Get immediate access to the metadata that is important to your production.
Customize and save the way XMP metadata is displayed in the Project
panel, with control over individual fields and the ability to import
custom metadata schemas.
Metadata panel
View and edit metadata for selected items using the Metadata panel.
Control the display of individual fields, add custom XMP schemas,
and save configurations for later use. Use RapidFind to find metadata
quickly, and view speech-to-text information for selected clips.
Apply metadata changes to multiple selected files in a single action.
Automatic transcription generation with speech-to-text analysis
Gain a better understanding of the contents of your assets. Generate
transcripts automatically using built-in speech-to-text analysis.
Adobe Premiere Pro uses separate dictionaries for multiple languages
to help ensure accuracy. Make corrections to transcripts by editing
directly in the Metadata panel. Transcription information is saved
as XMP metadata and can be used for many purposes in the editing
workflow.
Speech Search within assets
Find specific points in your content quickly by searching dialogue
in the Metadata panel. Use RapidFind to search quickly for individual
words or phrases, and then select the word to move the playhead
to the right location.
Speech Search for finding assets
Find the right assets more quickly than ever by searching inside
the dialogue information that Adobe Premiere Pro can generate for
each clip. RapidFind filters the contents of the project window
based on what you type, making it easy to narrow down a large amount
of content.
Keyboard-driven logging in the Project panel
Enter metadata for clips quickly and efficiently using keyboard-driven
navigation in the Project panel. Move between data fields using
shortcuts that are similar to those in popular spreadsheet applications.
With fully customizable views of column data, this feature makes
clip logging extremely fast.
Flexible Adobe Photoshop layer options
Control how Photoshop files look when imported into Adobe Premiere
Pro. Preview all layers, choose which layers to import, and then
choose how to import the layers — as individual layers, merged,
or as a sequence.
Support for Photoshop files with video
Avoid the rendering step from Adobe Photoshop® software when
importing Photoshop files that contain video. Simply import the files
and use them just like any other video clip in the timeline.
Support for Photoshop blend modes
Match your favorite looks from Photoshop CS4 by applying blend modes
to clips on the Adobe Premiere Pro timeline. When you import Photoshop
files, blend modes are automatically carried over into Adobe Premiere
Pro and are fully keyframeable.
Dynamic Link integration between Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and Encore
CS4
Send sequences directly from Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 to Encore CS4
without rendering first. Adobe Dynamic Link enables sequences to
open "live" in Encore, with any changes made in Adobe Premiere
Pro automatically reflected. Encore also reads chapter markers from
the sequence, making it easy to set chapters in Adobe Premiere Pro,
see those chapters in Encore, and then update to the latest list
with a single click.
Group clip transfer to Adobe After Effects CS4
Transfer groups of edited clips for motion graphics work in Adobe
After Effects® CS4 software using a single command. Adobe Premiere
Pro CS4 re-creates the structure of your clips in an After Effects
composition, and then imports the composition into the timeline
using Dynamic Link. From there, changes made in After Effects are
shown automatically in Adobe Premiere Pro, enabling you to experiment
with your motion graphics without having to render.
Adobe After Effects CS4 integration
Drag and drop or copy and paste clips and timelines between Adobe
Premiere Pro CS4 and After Effects CS4. Open complete Adobe Premiere
Pro projects, including nested sequences, in After Effects.
Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended integration
Save time when using Photoshop files with direct import of video
layers. Import and animate individual Photoshop layers, and retain
the same blending modes to maintain consistency and control. Edit
still images from Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 with Photoshop CS4 Extended
software, and automatically create Photoshop PSD files to match
the current project's frame size and aspect ratio.
Direct-to-disk recording with included Adobe OnLocation CS4
Save tape and time by eliminating capture from your production process.
Record SD and HD video directly to hard disk using Adobe OnLocation™ CS4
software, included with Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, and log metadata
while shooting. Transfer content directly to Adobe Premiere Pro
for editing, maintaining all metadata and clip information.
After Effects CS4 plug-in compatibility
Take advantage of After Effects plug-ins to expand your effects options.
Most After Effects CS4 plug-ins are compatible with Adobe Premiere
Pro CS4.
Adobe Illustrator CS4 integration
Open Adobe Illustrator® files in Adobe Premiere Pro CS4. When
you scale an image in Adobe Premiere Pro, the image is continuously
rasterized, so image quality remains pristine.
Adobe Soundbooth CS4 integration
Send audio files directly to Adobe Soundbooth® software for editing,
and then see your changes against picture immediately in the Adobe
Premiere Pro CS4 timeline. Instant updating makes it easy to achieve
the right effect.
Text copy and paste between Adobe Creative Suite components
Achieve the same look for text in multiple deliverable formats. Exchange
text via copy and paste between other Adobe Creative Suite® components
and the Adobe Premiere Pro titler. The text retains all supported
formatting, including fonts, spacing, and styles. |
