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80 Essential Adobe Premiere Pro Shortcuts For Editing Video

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Adobe Premiere Pro is a powerful video editing software used by professionals around the world. It offers a wide range of features and tools, but mastering these can be a daunting task. One way to expedite your editing workflow is by utilizing keyboard shortcuts. Shortcuts allow you to quickly perform common tasks without having to navigate through menus or toolbars.

This article provides a comprehensive guide to 80 essential Adobe Premiere Pro shortcuts. These shortcuts cover various aspects of video editing, including cutting, pasting, trimming, adding effects, and more. By incorporating these shortcuts into your workflow, you can significantly increase your editing efficiency and productivity.

80 Essential Adobe Premiere Pro Shortcuts for Editing Video

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Essential Shortcuts for Basic Editing

C: Create a new cut
V: Paste the selected clip
X: Cut the selected clip
S: Split the selected clip
Delete: Delete the selected clip
Z: Undo the last action
Y: Redo the last action
[ or ]: Move the playhead one frame forward or backward
J or L: Move the playhead 10 frames forward or backward
K: Pause or play the video

Shortcuts for Trimming and Selection

I: Set the In point (start of the selection)
O: Set the Out point (end of the selection)
Alt + [ or ]: Trim the clip from the In point or Out point
Shift + [ or ]: Extend the selection one frame forward or backward
Shift + J or L: Extend the selection 10 frames forward or backward
Ctrl + A: Select all clips in the Timeline
Ctrl + D: Deselect all clips in the Timeline

Shortcuts for Adding Effects and Transitions

Ctrl + Shift + A: Add the Effect Controls panel
Ctrl + F: Find and apply an effect
Ctrl + T: Add a transition between two clips
Ctrl + D: Duplicate the selected effect or transition
Alt + Delete: Remove the selected effect or transition

Shortcuts for Audio Editing

U: Unlink audio from video
Ctrl + U: Link audio to video
Shift + J or L: Adjust the audio level by 1dB
Ctrl + Shift + J or L: Adjust the audio level by 10dB
F: Fade in or out the audio

Shortcuts for Timeline Navigation

Home: Move the playhead to the beginning of the Timeline
End: Move the playhead to the end of the Timeline
PgUp: Move the playhead up one screen
PgDn: Move the playhead down one screen
Ctrl + Home: Zoom out the Timeline
Ctrl + End: Zoom in the Timeline

Shortcuts for Project Management

Ctrl + N: Create a new project
Ctrl + O: Open an existing project
Ctrl + S: Save the project
Ctrl + Shift + S: Save the project as
Ctrl + Q: Quit Premiere Pro

By mastering these 80 essential Adobe Premiere Pro shortcuts, you can significantly enhance your video editing workflow. These shortcuts provide quick and easy access to common tasks, allowing you to edit videos with greater speed and efficiency. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced editor, incorporating these shortcuts into your routine will undoubtedly elevate your video editing skills.

Remember, practice makes perfect. The more you use these shortcuts, the more comfortable you will become with them. So, take some time to practice and experiment with these shortcuts in your own projects. You'll be surprised at how much time you can save and how much more productive you can become.

80 Essential Adobe Premiere Pro Shortcuts for Editing Video

by Tom Negrino

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