[Lynda.com / Robbie Carman] Premiere Pro Guru: Video Finishing Techniques [2014, ENG]

Introduction
Welcome
What you should know before taking the course
Using the exercise files

1. Minimizing Mistakes
Checking for gaps and flash frames
Using dupe detection
Replacing temp or stock shots
Checking for blanking and correct aspect ratios
Smoothing speed changes
Checking transitions
Lens correction
Stabilization

2. Color Correction
Improving render quality with sequence settings
Using video scopes to analyze brightness and contrast
Using video scopes to analyze color
Additional scope options with ScopeBox
Fixing common contrast problems
Fixing common color problems
Raw and log formats
Adjustment layers for color correction
Tracking color corrections
Using Lumetri effect presets
The Direct Link workflow with SpeedGrade
Developing a look in SpeedGrade to use in Premiere Pro
Noise reduction with SpeedGrade and After Effects
Noise reduction with Neat Video

3. Video Legalization
What does "broadcast legal" mean?
Legalization with the Video Limiter effect
Adjustment layers for legalization
Legalizing in SpeedGrade

4. Working with Graphics and Images
Keeping photos "raw" for color correction
Updating layered Photoshop files
Interpreting alpha channels
Avoiding network bug and title violations

5. Handing Off Files for Others
The advantage of working with specialists
Consolidating a timeline
Creating a reference movie with the timecode burned in
Exporting interchange files (XML, AAF, EDL)
Using the Project Manager to gather assets

6. Receiving Files from Other Finishing Artists
Four steps to assembling a project
Importing XML files
Importing finished assets

7. Creating a Digital Master
Checking the clock and building a countdown slate
Checking sequence settings before export
Exporting a master file and other deliverables

Conclusion
Additional resources
Goodbye