Foreword

In the past two years since the initial release of this book, Jacob Rosenberg has risen to the forefront of high-definition workflows using Premiere Pro to go places not traveled before. From the film Dust to Glory to the music video "Cactusflower" and, most recently, to the film, Lbs., Jacob continues to immerse himself in cutting-edge projects. Whether directing, editing, or supervising a project, Jacob's quest for knowledge and experience continues. I have known Jacob for most of his life, and I can truly say that he has a creative spark and passion for video and filmmaking.

For over ten years, he has tracked the development of Adobe Premiere as a tester, consultant, user, and critic. He has extensive experience with Premiere, Premiere Pro, and other Adobe products from both inside and outside Adobe.

What most impresses me about Jacob is that he is a smart, sensitive, and artistic filmmaker who demands that the tools he uses live up to the vision he has for his projects. This com-bination of artistic drive and extreme technical competence makes Jacob the perfect person to guide you through the ins and outs of Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0.

In this book, you will find that Premiere Pro has grown even more since its last release. With a new interface, loads of new features, and an emphasis on integration with the other video applications, Premiere Pro 2.0 has come into its own. You will find new DVD features, newly integrated Adobe Clip Notes, new multi-cam support, and new color correction features. Best of all, while reading this book, you will see Premiere Pro through the eyes of someone who lives his life with the product. I am sure you will find the journey rewarding.

John Warnock