Extend Edit in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 at DVinfo.net

Kevin Monahan · January 10th, 2011, 08:45 PM

Hi Gang,
I just wrote a blog about using the extend edit function (AKA "Trimming with the Current-Time Indicator") in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5. Are you using this feature?

Tell me what you think: Using the Extend Edit Function in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 by Kevin Monahan

I think it's a heck of a lot faster then using the Rolling Edit tool in most situations. When editing on other NLEs, this is one of the tools I look for first because it's such a time saver. This is especially so when aligning graphical and text elements to a clip on multiple tracks or floating the start or end of a b-roll section. Works wonders on multiple audio tracks too.

More about Extend Edit

Let me know if you need any help or clarification in understanding this feature.

Kevin Monahan · January 12th, 2011, 11:14 AM

Hmm, no one uses the Extend Edit technique? Wondering...

Roger Averdahl · January 12th, 2011, 11:25 AM

I use it daily in Premiere Pro CS5 and am indeed very glad to have this time saving feature.

This very feature is one i really missed in earlier versions since i use a keyboard driven workflow. So, thanks for Extend Edit and for the blog with the "how-to-use"!

Kevin Monahan · January 12th, 2011, 02:42 PM

Cool Roger, thanks for the feedback!

Paul R Johnson · January 12th, 2011, 02:48 PM

I'm obviously a bit dim, but could you give me an idea of how you use this feature as I've not come across it before?

Kevin Monahan · January 13th, 2011, 01:03 PM

HI Paul,
Do you use the Rolling Edit tool? If you can understand a roll trim, you are doing the same thing as an extend edit - you're just moving the edit point between 2 clips.

•To do a roll trim with the Rolling Edit tool, you click and drag with the tool to the left or right to change the position of the edit point.

•To do a roll trim using the extend edit function, you move the CTI where you wish to roll to, and then press a keyboard shortcut to move the edit point to the CTI.

Perhaps a video tutorial would better serve you. I'll look into creating one.

January 10th, 2011, 08:45 PM	#1
Kevin Monahan Adobe Systems Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 191	Extend Edit in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Hi Gang, I just wrote a blog about using the extend edit function (AKA "Trimming with the Current-Time Indicator") in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5. Are you using this feature? Tell me what you think: Using the Extend Edit Function in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 by Kevin Monahan I think it's a heck of a lot faster then using the Rolling Edit tool in most situations. When editing on other NLEs, this is one of the tools I look for first because it's such a time saver. This is especially so when aligning graphical and text elements to a clip on multiple tracks or floating the start or end of a b-roll section. Works wonders on multiple audio tracks too. More about Extend Edit Let me know if you need any help or clarification in understanding this feature. __________________ Kevin Monahan - Support Product Manager—DVA After Effects - Premiere Pro - Media Encoder - Prelude - SpeedGrade - Encore

January 12th, 2011, 11:14 AM	#2
Kevin Monahan Adobe Systems Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 191	Hmm, no one uses the Extend Edit technique? Wondering... __________________ Kevin Monahan - Support Product Manager—DVA After Effects - Premiere Pro - Media Encoder - Prelude - SpeedGrade - Encore

January 12th, 2011, 11:25 AM	#3
Roger Averdahl Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Stockholm - Sweden Posts: 344	I use it daily in Premiere Pro CS5 and am indeed very glad to have this time saving feature. This very feature is one i really missed in earlier versions since i use a keyboard driven workflow. So, thanks for Extend Edit and for the blog with the "how-to-use"! __________________ /Roger

January 12th, 2011, 02:42 PM	#4
Kevin Monahan Adobe Systems Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 191	Cool Roger, thanks for the feedback! __________________ Kevin Monahan - Support Product Manager—DVA After Effects - Premiere Pro - Media Encoder - Prelude - SpeedGrade - Encore

January 13th, 2011, 01:03 PM	#6
Kevin Monahan Adobe Systems Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 191	HI Paul, Do you use the Rolling Edit tool? If you can understand a roll trim, you are doing the same thing as an extend edit - you're just moving the edit point between 2 clips. •To do a roll trim with the Rolling Edit tool, you click and drag with the tool to the left or right to change the position of the edit point. •To do a roll trim using the extend edit function, you move the CTI where you wish to roll to, and then press a keyboard shortcut to move the edit point to the CTI. Perhaps a video tutorial would better serve you. I'll look into creating one. __________________ Kevin Monahan - Support Product Manager—DVA After Effects - Premiere Pro - Media Encoder - Prelude - SpeedGrade - Encore

January 12th, 2011, 02:48 PM	#5
Paul R Johnson Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lowestoft - UK Posts: 4,015	I'm obviously a bit dim, but could you give me an idea of how you use this feature as I've not come across it before?