Create a project

Projects may contain more than one sequence, and the settings for one sequence may differ from that of another. Premiere Pro will prompt you for settings for the first sequence every time you create a new project. However, you can cancel this step to create a project containing no sequences.

  1. (Optional) If you plan to capture video from a device, connect the device to your computer using an IEEE 1394 or SDI connection. Then turn the device on, and do one of the following:

    • If the device is a camera, set it to the playback mode, which may be labeled VTR or VCR.

    • If the device is a deck, make sure that its output is set properly.

      Note: Don’t set a camera to any of the recording modes, which may be labeled Camera or Movie.
  2. Either choose New Project on the Welcome screen that appears when Premiere Pro starts up or, after the application is open, choose File > New > Project.
  3. Browse to a location where you want to save the project file, name the project, and click OK.
    Note: Whenever possible, specify a location and name that you won’t have to change later. By default, Premiere Pro stores rendered previews, conformed audio files, and captured audio and video in the folder where you store the project. Moving a project file later may require moving its associated files as well.
  4. Do one of the following:

    • Select a preset, or customize settings, for the first sequence of the project. For more information, see Create a sequence. Then, click OK.

    • To create a project without a sequence, click Cancel.

  5. (Optional) If you want to change where Premiere Pro stores various types of files, specify the scratch disk locations. See Specify scratch disks to improve system performance.
    Note: Premiere Pro supports high bit-depth (greater than 8 bits per channel) video necessary for editing standard and high definition footage.