


I was recently working on a project that involved adding a lot of text elements. I’ve also previously posted 5 Keyboard Shortcuts I Can’t Edit Without, which I would wager are also worth adding into your toolset! Time Saving Shortcut #1: Add New Title

Click on the drop down menu at the top of the keyboard shortcut’s window to apply a layout preset from either Premiere Pro, Avid or Final Cut Pro 7, if you’re used to a particular set of keystrokes. I love that Adobe has a ‘come-as-you-are’ philosophy to editors and their keyboard shortcuts – a stark contrast to Avid’s limited keyboard mapping abilities. A new window will open with a search box to jump to a particular keyboard shortcut. To find out what a particular keyboard shortcut might be mapped to (and to remap it) simply navigate to Premiere Pro > Keyboard Shortcuts. There are some shortcuts that are not mapped to any particular keys in the default keyboard shortcut settings. The beauty of being able to fully customize the keyboard shortcuts in Premiere Pro CC is that each editor can piece together a set of shortcuts that fit them like a glove. The more you memorize the faster and more fluid an editor you’ll become. Keyboard shortcuts are the key to faster editing. Take the time to integrate them into your editing workflow. These simple shortcuts can save you a TON of time in your edit bay.
