Premiere Elements 8 For Dummies

Premiere Elements 8 For Dummies
by Keith Underdahl

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Author: Keith Underdahl
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-12-09
ISBN: 0470453184
Number of pages: 360
Publisher: For Dummies

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Book Review: Great instructions for Premiere Elements *-Note it's not for other versions
Summary: 5 Stars

I noticed some confusion in the reviews of those who had hoped this was for other versions of Premiere Elements. However, as the title dictates, the copy I received is copyrighted for 2010 so you won't find the old info within. If, however, you are like me and looking specifically for something to uncover the mysteries in Premiere Elements 8...this is the right manual.

I gotta admit I was shocked that no manual came with Premiere Elements 8 and that they even wanted to charge for some of the few tutorials that they offered. I consider myself a pretty good navigator through software and I picked up on how to do the editing for my Flip UltraHD camera on the free software that came with it right away...but I'll be the first to admit, I played with Premiere Elements 8 for days and still couldn't complete a decent video using even just a few of the great editing gadgets that I know it contains.

I compared various books that might help me solve this video editing program and settled upon this one because I knew it was written specifically for the version I had, these books in general are written for the total novice so anyone can easily read, follow along, and master the skill, and I knew they always offer tips to help you master your skills in other ways.

And it did.

Not only did it help me create a truly high-tech movie with my camcorder, but it also gave me tips on shooting...such as lighting, sound secrets, and other tips not on just navigating the software but in making better movies in genearal. And they were great tips.

As far as learning Premiere Elements 8, the instructions were super clear, it shows photos of the screen on the pages so you fully understand visually what's being said with zero confusion, it even keeps learning lighthearted with some jokes thrown in.

I think it might be fairly impossible for me to list all that it teaches you to do here but suffice it to say you'll be able to use all the tools, menus, panels, buttons and options, edit clips and join them together, add special effects, cool extras, background music, and upload to whatever you wish: youtube, discs, mobile phones, etc.

Bottom line: It takes you in simple steps from "dummy" to "creative camera whiz".

BOTTOM LINE:It's ashame this is not included in the software. I'll be honest, so much of this I had no IDEA I could do with Premiere Elements 8. I expect the way this is written was better for me in the end than trying to grasp the contents of a thick manual that the creator of Premiere Elements 8 may have put together (well, they did eventually put one together but it was more expensive and I dont understand why Adobe is charging for basic tutorials and a users manual so I'd rather have this one anyway)...this is made for the total novice, yet I think even those more advanced will learn TONS of new things from it due to its vast content.

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Summary of Premiere Elements 8 For Dummies

The book of choice for beginning digital video editors

The popularity of digital video continues to grow, largely because of the dropping prices of cameras. Correspondingly, so does the number of novice digital video editors. This book is for the beginning video editor who is eager to get started using the vast array of tools that Adobe Premiere Elements offers.

Veteran author Keith Underdahl covers all the essentials of using Adobe Premiere Elements 8 to import video, create clips, put those clips together, add effects, work with sound and music, and output to DVD or the Internet. You'll feel like a pro in no time!

Adobe Premiere Elements is the user-friendly video-editing software for even the most novice video editor
This guide explains how to import video, edit clips, adjust sound, add music and effects, and more
Includes tips for sharing movies on YouTube, Blu-ray discs, and mobile phones
Tackles tricky topics in the fun and friendly way that has made the For Dummies brand world renowned

Whether you're looking to use Adobe Premiere Elements so you can post a hilarious homemade movie on YouTube or create a memorable film for your next family gathering, Premiere Elements 8 For Dummies, 2nd Edition will show you how.

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