Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 - Manual (Page 10)

4 USING ADOBE PREMIERE PRO CS4
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Last updated 11/6/2011
New features
Premiere Pro CS4, in combination with AdobeOnLocation CS4, and Adobe Encore CS4, makes every step of video
production more efficient. They provide tools for every step, from on-location capture, through post-production, to
final delivery. These products run either on Windows or Mac OS. Here's a quick look at some of the new features.
New tapeless camera support Take advantage of the efficiency of tapeless cameras. Edit files from the latest tapeless
formats natively, including AVCHD, P2 (including the AVC-I codec), and XDCAM EX, without transcoding or
rewrapping. With the integrated Media Browser, you can browse your hard disks from inside Premiere Pro. You can
find footage, and then import the content directly into your Premiere Pro project.
Batch encoding 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. 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.
Improved integration Tighter-than-ever integration among Premiere Pro, Adobe OnLocation, Encore, and
Soundbooth™ ensure end-to-end workflows that are smooth and efficient. Adobe Dynamic Link allows you to move
seamlessly among Premiere Pro, Soundbooth, After Effects, and Encore without rendering. You can work quickly and
stay focused. Save rendering time by natively importing Photoshop® PSD files with video and blending modes, sharing
more effects with After Effects®, and importing video sequences in Encore without having to encode them. You can
send entire shot lists directly to Premiere Pro from Adobe OnLocation, complete with all the metadata that was logged
during the shoot. Export interactive DVD elements created with Encore as SWF files for online viewing.
Improved editing efficiency Work faster with powerful and flexible editing enhancements. Premiere Pro includes over
50 of the most requested enhancements that make the editing workflow more efficient. Apply effects to multiple
selections, get timecode information faster, speed up work in the timeline with new keyboard shortcuts, and much more.
Speech Search Quickly find the specific area of a shot by searching for keywords within the content. Premiere Pro
speech recognition technology converts your audio to a transcript and synchronizes it to the video. You can go directly
to the place of interest, and even cut video based on the script.
New and improved Adobe OnLocation CS4 Adobe OnLocation™ CS4, now cross-platform, is powerful direct-to-disk
recording and monitoring software to help you produce superior-quality results from your video camera. Featuring a
redesigned interface, Adobe OnLocation CS4 gives you an impressive array of production tools to help you shoot
better and faster while saving you time and money. Easily manage shots and takes with the new shot list. Adobe
OnLocation automatically creates metadata that speeds your workflow at every step of production.
End-to-end metadata workflow Easily track video metadata throughout your workflow. Import metadata into Adobe
OnLocation while you’re shooting. Log clip information directly in the project panel using a unique spreadsheet-style
interface that speeds up the process, and eliminates re-entering the same information for each clip in Premiere Pro.
Then, pass metadata through, on export, for publishing to the web, or for use in other Adobe applications.
Faster, customizable SWF file output With one click, easily create SWF versions of your DVD and Blu-ray Disc
projects for the web, without opening another application. Now with added flexibility, you can create content
compatible with Adobe Flash® Player, complete with DVD interactivity, menus, URL links, and HTML templates.
Export different video sizes for FLV file streaming or progressive download, customize SWF file player skins and
reduce FLV file encoding time by using optimized encode settings in Adobe Media Encoder. Build new revenue
sources based on secure streaming or protected download delivery models.
Industry-leading Blu-ray Disc output Create high-definition Blu-ray discs with advanced menus and subtitles with
Adobe Encore CS4 software, included with Adobe Premiere® Pro CS4.