MediaStorm Guide to Recording Voice-Over in Premiere Pro 2014

This article is part of a series of posts with tips and tricks from our producers’ experience working with Adobe Premiere Pro CC after years of working in Final Cut Pro. To read more about why we made the switch, check out this post.


Recording voice-overs in Premiere Pro 2014 is both easy and straightforward.

First, you’ll need to connect your audio interface. From the Premiere Pro menu select Preferences > Audio Hardware.

I use the Mackie Onyx Blackjack 2×2 USB interface with a Heil Pr–40 microphone.

Therefore, from the Audio Hardware preference window, I select Onyx Blackjack. Depending on the input source, your options may vary.

Next, set the destination for recorded audio. From the File menu, select Project Settings > Scratch Disks… Change the Captured Audio destination to a folder where you’d like to store your voice-overs.

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Job Alert: Assistant Professor of Design, Advertising and PR at WKU

The nationally recognized School of Journalism & Broadcasting at Western Kentucky University seeks a talented and cutting-edge designer who can teach advanced interactive design concepts and skills across platforms. Applicants should also be able to teach a course in basic Public Relations and/or Advertising. In addition to teaching, responsibilities will include research/creative work, student advising and service to the School and University. Employment begins in August 2015. Description Ideal candidates must demonstrate excellent user interaction design abilities by applying strategic thinking to their designs and by understanding the importance of user feedback and the relationship between visual design and interaction. Qualifications include: Master’s Degree appropriate to the appointment Minimum of 5 years of professional media experience or a terminal degree (could be nearing completion) appropriate to the appointment plus 3 years of professional media experience. Record of exceptional teaching and service in a professional and/or university setting. Apply An online portfolio is required.…

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For the Sake of the Story

I’ve been making movies for a while now. Along the way I’ve seen some things: An $800 wireless mic destroyed in a sword fight Horribly early mornings Relentless traffic No vegetarian options except fried cheese, four days in a row Self-doubt Lawyers and threats of suits Layovers and missed flights Sickness, not limited to: colds, the flu, vomiting and food poison Exhaustion Yelling and screaming and hurt feelings I say this not because I believe myself to be some kind of martyr. I am certainly not. For the most part, I sit at a desk these days, going home each night to my wife and dogs. Others have given far more. I write this because in the end, your production problems are hurdles. Unless of course you’re Warner Herzog and you’re trying to move a river boat over a mountain. But for the rest of us mortals, these obstacles are a footnote.…

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Job Alert: Assistant Professor of Design at Syracuse University

The Multimedia Photography & Design Department at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications seeks an accomplished human-centered design professional to be an innovator in their program. Review of applications will begin on January 12th, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Description This position requires design practitioner with a strong professional grounding in design across platforms, including print, web and mobile. The designer also would be knowledgeable about UI/UX and comfortable leading students in future applications of design. The ideal candidate would be capable of teaching at levels ranging from beginning graphic design to advanced design courses. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate students, while contributing to collaborative projects of local, national and global significance. A master’s degree in a communications-related field is preferred and prior teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable. Apply For full position description and online application instructions,…

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MediaStorm Guide to Adding Quick Audio Dissolves in Premiere Pro 2014

This article is part of a series of posts with tips and tricks from our producers' experience working with Adobe Premiere Pro CC after years of working in Final Cut Pro. To read more about why we made the switch, check out this post. Note: This tip only works on the most recent update to Premiere Pro 2014.

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