
VIDEO, SOUND, & MUSIC PRODUCTION
A CENTRAL MONTCO TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
PART ONE - VOCABULARY TERMS
Timeline - The editing area where video and audio clips are arranged in sequence to create a final project. It includes multiple layers or tracks for building complex edits.
Sequence - A sequence is a specific timeline where clips are edited together. A project can have one or multiple sequences depending on the needs of the video.
Project Panel - The area where all imported media (video, audio, images) is stored and organized. Think of it like a folder or bin holding your assets.
Source Monitor - Used to preview and trim raw clips before adding them to the timeline. It lets you set in and out points before editing.
Program Monitor - Displays the current state of the timeline, allowing you to see what your edited video looks like in real time.
Tracks - Layers in the timeline used to stack video or audio clips. You can use multiple video and audio tracks for titles, effects, background music, etc.
Razor Tool - A tool that allows you to split or cut a clip in the timeline at a specific point.
Playhead (Current Time Indicator) - The vertical line that shows where you are in the timeline. You can drag it to scrub through your video.
In and Out Points - Marks that define where a clip starts and ends before being added to the timeline. Set using the "I" and "O" keys in the Source Monitor.
Transition - An effect that blends two clips together, such as fades or dissolves, to make cuts feel smoother or more creative.
Effect Controls Panel - Where you adjust the properties of a selected clip (like position, scale, opacity, and effects) and add keyframes for animation.
Essential Graphics Panel - Used to create and customize text, titles, and motion graphics. It includes templates and tools to design on-screen graphics.
Export - The process of saving your completed video as a final file (like an MP4). This is done through the "Export Media" window.
H.264 - A common video format used when exporting in Premiere Pro. It creates high-quality files that are small and compatible with platforms like YouTube.
Render - The process of processing video effects and transitions so playback is smoother. Rendering can reduce lag when editing.
PART TWO - PDF LEARNING GUIDES
SECTION 13 LECTURES
PART THREE - VIDEO TUTORIALS
10 Cool Special Effects
Working with Text