Freelance Editing Tips – Setting Up Premiere Pro from Scratch

November 10, 2022

As a freelance editor, what are the first few settings you need to optimize when working on a client's computer - so you can work 'at speed'?


Setting up Premiere when freelancing on a client’s computer

As a freelance editor, I often work in other people’s edit suites. To get me up and running quickly, working comfortably, and to keep from getting surprised, I find it helpful to slow down for a few minutes at the very start of the day.

By taking this time, I minimize surprises while starting to get comfortable with the room, the display, and the storage setup.

Key takeaways from this Insight

In this Insight, you’ll learn how I modify my Premiere Pro workspace when sitting in a new edit suite. You’ll learn the preference settings, keyboard shortcuts, and other essential things to check before you start work. I’ve run through this routine so frequently that it’s become second nature. By the end of this Insight, you should know:

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