Introduction

Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Premiere 6.5 in 24 Hours is different from the rest of the dozen or so other Premiere how-to books. Those books tend to be highly detailed or greatly simplified reference manuals using impenetrable vernacular, or they tend to be collections of step-by-step instructions focusing solely on Premiere functions. Both types fail to create lasting impressions , and they don't teach you how to make videos .

What's missing is context. I think of those books as sort of like instructing budding artists how to use a paintbrush by telling them to swab the brush in paint and slather it on a canvas. Where's the art?

My goal with Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Premiere 6.5 in 24 Hours is to help you create high-quality , professional-looking videos. Rather than simply presenting a collection of disconnected tutorials, I will frequently remind you of the big picture and what you're trying to accomplish. That said, I haven't skimped on useful nuts-and-bolts instructions. I've tried simply to present them in a logical, easy-to-follow manner that reflects the way most Premiere users approach editing.