Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
If Adobe Premiere Pro feels overwhelming, this is the only beginner tutorial you need. In this video, I’m walking you through everything you actually need to know to edit your first video step-by-step without overcomplicating the process.
Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks ➡️ storyblocks.com/modernmillie
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 02:18: Intro
02:19 - 03:59: Creating a New Project
04:00 - 07:31: Workspace and Panel Overview
07:32 - 11:39: Importing and Organizing Media
11:40 - 13:25: Timeline Sequence Settings
13:26 - 14:50: Tools and Shortcuts
14:51 - 17:13: AI-Based Editing
17:14 - 18:48: Adding B-roll Layers
18:49 - 20:25: Clip Properties and Effects
20:26 - 22:29: Creating Keyframe Animations
22:30 - 24:50: Adding Music and Balancing Audio
24:51 - 27:17: Adding and Formatting Text
27:18 - 28:40: Generating Closed Captions
28:41 - 31:21: Exporting the Final Video
31:22 - 33:43: Using Proxies for Performance
33:44 - 34:31: Outro
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DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!
If Adobe Premiere Pro feels overwhelming, this is the only beginner tutorial you need. In this video, I’m walking you through everything you actually need to know to edit your first video step-by-step without overcomplicating the process.
Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks ➡️ storyblocks.com/modernmillie
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 02:18: Intro
02:19 - 03:59: Creating a New Project
04:00 - 07:31: Workspace and Panel Overview
07:32 - 11:39: Importing and Organizing Media
11:40 - 13:25: Timeline Sequence Settings
13:26 - 14:50: Tools and Shortcuts
14:51 - 17:13: AI-Based Editing
17:14 - 18:48: Adding B-roll Layers
18:49 - 20:25: Clip Properties and Effects
20:26 - 22:29: Creating Keyframe Animations
22:30 - 24:50: Adding Music and Balancing Audio
24:51 - 27:17: Adding and Formatting Text
27:18 - 28:40: Generating Closed Captions
28:41 - 31:21: Exporting the Final Video
31:22 - 33:43: Using Proxies for Performance
33:44 - 34:31: Outro
◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️
🔥 RESOURCES I CREATED FOR YOU!
📈🤳🏼 75+ Hook Ideas to Increase Views:
go.itsmodernmillie.com/75-hooks
📈🤳🏼 The Ultimate YouTube Starter Workbook:
go.itsmodernmillie.com/youtube-workbook
📈🤳🏼 TikTok Content Calendar Notion Template:
go.itsmodernmillie.com/tiktok-calendar
📈🤳🏼 12 Month Content Creator Plan
go.itsmodernmillie.com/plan-youtube
◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️
⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️
*$27 MINI COURSE: HOW TO FINALLY GROW TO 100K ON ANY PLATFORM*
itsmodernmillie.com/grow-100k
*FREE CONTENT WORKSHOP: PLAN OUT YOUR NEXT 4 MONTHS OF CONTENT IN ONE HOUR*
go.itsmodernmillie.com/workshop-youtube
*LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BSP MODEL®*
go.itsmodernmillie.com/the-bsp-model-youtube
*JOIN MY EMAIL LIST*
itsmodernmillie.com/newsletter
*LOOKING FOR MORE RESOURCES?*
itsmodernmillie.com/resources
◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️
⚙️ TOOLS & SERVICES I CURRENTLY USE & RECOMMEND ⚙️
👉🏼Favorite link in bio tool (Stan Store): https://join.stan.store/itsmodernmillie
👉🏼 Keyword research tool for YouTube (TubeBuddy) - tubebuddy.com/MILLIE
👉🏼Organize your brand collabs with Rella: getrella.com/?via=millie
👉🏼Video editors (Storyy): storyy.co/modern-millie
👉🏼Create & launch an online course (Thinkific): try.thinkific.com/millie-free
👉🏼Team’s Project Management Tool (ClickUp): try.web.clickup.com/r0x7t8madp7s
👉🏼Video membership for creators (UScreen): https://rb.gy/emlo4e
👉🏼Shop my YouTube set-up & favorite gear: amazon.com/shop/itsmodernmillie
👉🏼Grab your Nikon Z30 Creator Kit here: bit.ly/MillieZ30YouTube
*CHECK OUT ALL THE SOCIAL MEDIA AND BUSINESS TOOLS I RECOMMEND*
itsmodernmillie.com/tools
◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️
MORE MILLIE!
⟡ Instagram: instagram.com/itsmodernmillie
⟡ TikTok: tiktok.com/@itsmodernmillie
⟡ Amazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/itsmodernmillie
⟡ Email: hello@itsmodernmillie.com
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!
