Tapeless camera support--Edit video natively in the latest tapeless formats, including AVCHD, P2, XDCAM EX, and XDCAM HD, without transcoding or rewrapping. Browse your drives and removable media from inside Adobe Premiere Pro to find, log, and import footage.

Batch encoding in the background--Save time with Adobe Media Encoder, a separate included software application that automates the process of creating multiple encoded versions of your source files and sequences. Manage priorities and control advanced settings for individual files.

Dynamic workflow with other Adobe tools--Achieve a high level of productivity from production to delivery with the tightly integrated toolset in Adobe Premiere Pro CS4. Eliminate intermediate rendering when moving sequences into Adobe Encore CS4 software, and take advantage of new support for Adobe Photoshop files with video and blend modes.

Direct-to-disk recording with cross-platform, redesigned Adobe OnLocation CS4--Get critical monitoring information while you record directly to disk with Adobe OnLocation CS4 software, now cross-platform with a new Adobe-standard interface. Save time and take the tedium out of logging with shot lists and metadata-based project intelligence.

End-to-end metadata workflow--Easily add metadata to clips both on set with Adobe OnLocation and while editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, for greater project intelligence. Use speech recognition technology to create text-based metadata that helps you organize and find your assets more efficiently during editing. Finally, pass the metadata through export for publishing to the web, enabling searchable video and helping to unlock new revenue streams.

Editing efficiency--Take advantage of more than 50 of the most requested editing enhancements to make your workf low more efficient. Apply effects to multiple selections, get timecode information faster, speed work in the timeline with new keyboard shortcuts, and more.

Speech Search--Turn spoken dialogue into text-based, timecode-accurate, searchable metadata. Jump to a specific area of a shot by searching for keywords within the dialogue, and then use keywords to quickly locate and display what you’re looking for--or even cut video based on the script.

Faster, customizable SWF output--Create SWF file versions of your DVD and Blu-ray projects for the web, complete with DVD interactivity, menus, URL links, and customizable HTML templates, without opening another application. Export for streaming or progressive download, and reduce encode time by using optimized encode settings in Adobe Media Encoder.

Resource Central*--Access product-related news and tutorials online by using the Resource Central panel in Adobe Premiere Pro and Encore.


Top reasons to buy Adobe Premiere Pro CS4

Efficient tools for creative editing--Create high-quality visual and editorial effects directly within the editing timeline. Edit faster with powerful editing tools that give you precise control and real-time feedback. Add color correction and other effects, audio filters, and more.

Comprehensive video format compatibility--Work with virtually any video format thanks to native editing support for DV, HDV, Sony XDCAM, XDCAM EX, Panasonic P2, and AVCHD. Add uncompressed SD and HD acquisition with hardware cards from third-party vendors.

DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and interactive SWF output with included Adobe Encore CS4--Author once and deliver to three formats: Create DVDs, high-definition Blu-ray discs with pop-up menus, and interactive web versions of your content with Adobe Encore CS4 software, included with Adobe Premiere Pro CS4.

Dynamic workflow with other Adobe tools--Achieve a high level of productivity from production to delivery with the tightly integrated toolset in Adobe Premiere Pro CS4. Eliminate intermediate rendering when moving sequences into Encore CS4, and take advantage of new support for Adobe Photoshop files with video and blend modes.

Direct-to-disk recording and on-set monitoring with included Adobe OnLocation CS4--Record directly to disk and maximize camera image quality using software-based waveform and vectorscope tools to quickly calibrate your camera, check levels, and monitor your signal. Organize shots using metadata logged during the shoot.

End-to-end metadata workflow--Easily add metadata to clips both on set with Adobe OnLocation and while editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, for greater project intelligence. Use speech recognition technology to create text-based metadata that helps you organize and find your assets more efficiently during editing. Finally, pass the metadata through export for publishing to the web, enabling searchable video and helping to unlock new revenue streams.

Speech Search--Turn spoken dialogue into text-based, timecode-accurate, searchable metadata. Jump to a specific area of a shot by searching for keywords within the dialogue, and then use keywords to quickly locate and display what you’re looking for--or even cut video based on the script.

Delivery to the web and mobile devices--Deliver video in a variety of formats for viewing on air and on DVD, online and off line with Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Media Player software, and on mobile devices with Adobe Flash Lite software.

Accelerated client review and approval with Adobe Clip Notes--Expedite review cycles and avoid miscommunication by using Adobe Clip Notes. Embed video into a PDF file. Then e-mail the file to clients to add timecode-specific comments that map to the Adobe Premiere Pro timeline.

Resource Central*--Access product-related news and tutorials online by using the Resource Central panel in Adobe Premiere Pro and Encore.



Windows

• CPU: 2GHz or faster processor for DV; 3.4GHz for HDV; dual 2.8GHz for HD*
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 (certified for 32-bit Windows XP and 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista)
• System Memory: 2GB of RAM
• Storage: 10GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices)
• Monitor: 1,280x900 display
• Video Card: OpenGL 2.0-compatible graphics card**
• Additional Hard Drive Requirements: Dedicated 7200 RPM hard drive for DV and HDV editing; striped disk array storage (RAID 0) for HD; SCSI disk subsystem preferred
• Additional Hardware Requirements: For SD/HD workflows, an Adobe-certified card for capture and export to tape**; OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 port for DV and HDV capture, export to tape, and transmit to DV device
• Optical Drive: DVD-ROM drive (DVD+-R burner required for DVD creation); Blu-ray burner required for Blu-ray disc creation
• Sound Card: Microsoft Windows Driver Model- or ASIO-compatible sound card
• Quicktime: QuickTime 7.4.5 software required to use QuickTime features
• Note: Broadband Internet connection required for online services***

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