Using Premiere Pro keyboard shortcuts, you can speed up the editing process, which can be really time-consuming process, but you can speed up main operations. I’ll dwell on the default keyboard shortcuts that will make your work in Adobe Premiere more productive and enjoyable.
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These are the shortcuts that presuppose using the Command key on Mac computers and the Control key on Windows. With the help of such Premiere Pro shortcuts, you can start, save, and close projects. The easiest way to learn these shortcuts is to think of them as the File menu options.
Navigating the toolset of the software is easier with the help of these shortcuts. Now, you can instantly activate the needed tool and perform actions in no time. For instance, if you frequently edit text in Premiere Pro, it makes sense to memorize how to access the Type Tool in a quick way.
The software comes with a separate set of shortcuts. s are like separate work environments within a project that contain specific instruments for a task, e.g., coloring tools or those for audio mixing. It happens that you need to work on one for a long time and it’s cool that you can use shortcuts designed with this in mind.
What’s more, using such shortcuts, you can seamlessly switch from one to another without opening, closing, and rearranging the workstation all the time. For example, if you need to create a Ken Burns effect in Premiere Pro, you can just hold down the needed keys and will immediately get to the Effects Control . Moreover, it is possible to set a shortcut so that a specific key combination is responsible for particular tweaks depending on the you’re currently working on.
If you have ever googled Adobe Premiere Pro tips, you have probably come across those related to keyboard shortcuts. I want to highlight that in addition to memorizing pre-configured key combos, you can create your own shortcuts based on the edits you make on a regular basis. For example, if you frequently use a specific tool, it seems to be a wonderful idea to create a shortcut, which will instantly make the instrument active. You can also generate a shortcut for selecting several tools at once.
Open Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts or press Cmd+Opt+K/Ctrl+Alt+K. There will appear a window with the list of all existing Adobe Premiere keyboard shortcuts. Here you can also create custom shortcuts.
The interface is absolutely -friendly and you can add, change, sync, and delete shortcuts in a quick way. Most processes boil down to drag-n-drop operations.
To create a new keyboard shortcut, you first need to look for the command you want to assign it to. In the dialog box that has opened, choose the suitable option from the menu:
Application – contains commands located in the menu bar, organized by category.
s – displays commands related to s and menus.
Tools – shows a list of tool icons.
Head to the search box under the left side of the keyboard and start typing the needed command.
Hit the little “x” to the right side of the currently assigned command. The box should be empty now. Click inside the box and start typing the new command.
While typing, you will see which keys already have shortcuts assigned to them. They will be highlighted on the visual keyboard displayed on the screen. Thus, you will be notified in real-time if the shortcut you want to choose has been already assigned.
After you’ve found the key, hit Enter and assign by clicking OK in the right-hand corner. Repeat these steps to customize as many Premiere Pro keyboard shortcuts as you want. Once you’re done, click Save As, type a name for your Key Set, and click Save.
Pro Tip
If it happens that you have the program installed on one computer and different video editors use it for their needs, the experts may prefer different shortcuts for one operation. Fortunately, in Premiere Pro, it is possible to add multiple hotkeys to one command. Just find the command and double-click on the already assigned shortcut’s right-hand side. You will see a little box, where you can assign another key for the command shortcut.
In addition to using shortcuts, you can also streamline your workflow by importing LUTs. This collection contains professional LUTs that will gently affect colors in footage, add mesmerizing effects, mimic vintage mood, and more. You just need to learn how to install LUTs in Premiere and then move to the creative part.
