Using premiere
Adobe Premiere is a software used by both amateurs and professionals depending on the scale of the professional project. It can be purchased alone or with other software made by Adobe such as photoshop and after effects.
How does it work – You import your footage from a source such as a video tape onto your computer harddrive. When this is done you can then start editing your footage to get the desired finished product which can then be exported back onto a tape or disc.
How good is premiere – As already mentioned it is used by both amateurs and also professionals however some professionals at the very top of the television broadcasting will opt to use a more powerful piece of software. It is an easy to use package which you can pick up fairly easy making it suitable for all users.
Premiere enables you to import your videos, audio and graphics which then using the package allows you to edit and manipulate them, using the timeline enables you to rearrange your shots into the correct order for your piece of footage, whilst doing this you also have the ability to add in special effects and titles. Once you are happy with your footage you can then export it onto Dvd Video tape recordings etc.
Although Premiere is useful for many things, it does have some downsides, firstly, the title maker isnt very advanced, fine for average standard footage but if you are wanting the best then this would perhaps not be the package for you. Another downside to Adobe premiere is the audio mixing and effects, for serious editing you would need to be looking at purchasing another package to enable you to have a wider variety.
Premiere is a mid range product, not the cheapest on the market so if budget was the main concern then there are products which you could purchase for cheaper however if you have no limitations to budget there are many higher standard products out there on the market. However Premiere is a cost effective product for most of your editing situations.