PremierePro

Create a project

In most cases, you can start a project simply by using one of the presets provided in the New Project dialog box. The presets included with Adobe Premiere Pro include common project types. Preserve editing quality by using a preset that conforms to the specifications of your original assets. For example, if your project uses footage mostly in DV format, use a DV preset. If you need to specify lower quality settings for output (such as streaming web video), don’t change your project settings—instead, change your export settings later.

If your computer has a capture card compatible with Adobe Premiere Pro, its own optimized presets may appear in the Available Presets list.

The project settings must be correct when you create the project file. Once a project is created, some project settings, such as the timebase settings, are locked. This prevents unwanted inconsistencies that could result from changing project settings later.

  1. Either choose New Project on the Welcome screen that appears when Adobe Premiere Pro starts up or, after the application is open, choose File > New > Project.
  2. Do one of the following:

    • To apply a preset, select it from the Available Presets list.

    • To customize settings, choose the preset that most closely matches your source footage, click Custom Settings, and then select your specific project settings. For Location, specify where you want to store the project on disk.

  3. Type the name of the project, and then click OK.
    Note: Whenever possible, specify a location and name that you won’t have to change later. By default, Adobe Premiere Pro stores rendered previews, conformed audio files, and captured audio and video in the folder where you store the project. Moving a project file later may require moving its associated files as well.