How to Trim and Cut Video Premiere Pro

[@subekDlaMiszczowPL]

i hit the like button and my video edited itself, thanks

[@zSphericle]

i can confirm

[@benjotiangco5859]

Tt

[@OliverHemlock359]

As a guy who's living in your walls I can confirm

[@DominionEvolution]

@@OliverHemlock359 UM EXCUSE ME

[@daytonavideoprod]

I'm just amazed how you made using the razor tool look so difficult, when it really isn't. It's one button click.

[@agentdvois]

Try editing a 2 Hour podcast with it. That's why I'm here watching this video.

[@daytonavideoprod]

@@agentdvois Premiere Pro has an AI setting specifically for multi-cam settings like a podcast. The tutorials look pretty good. You should check them out and possibly save time.

[@knsaber]

It’s just how to use shortcuts

[@brianmercedes160]

Dare I say your cinematic-style tutorials are on the... cutting edge? When I looked up and saw this was nearly 8 minutes long, I couldn't believe it since it felt like you... sliced through the content so effectively.

[@JavierMercedes]

hahahaha, so on point with the puns, Thanks Bro!

[@brianmercedes160]

@Himmarshee Street Live Ha, I've most certainly seen that Family Guy episode! Just a coincidence that we share the same last name. And also, coincidentally, we share the same father and mother.

[@daivbanks6935]

Well said

[@PrinceTheProducerBeats]

HOW HAVE U NOT BLOWN UP YET YOUR EDITING SKILLS ARE OFF THE CHARTS

[@JavierMercedes]

Appreciate the comment!

[@mattfromtheinternet7399]

so damn good, different level than I've seen in this niche

[@modapit]

is there a way to use the ripple edit shortcuts without moving the clips???

[@AndyGilleand]

I've mapped the split to the S key for simplicity, which I believe is how it was in Vegas back when I used that long ago.

[@maciex37]

Same here. Did it few years ago while switching to Premiere

[@Diimondc]

I'm going to do the same, I switched from Vegas not long ago and I sometimes find myself wanting to hit S to cut. Definitely found the razor tool very tedious!

[@Lomaxient]

Ahhh you just bought me back to my audio editing days in Sony Acid Loops.... Good Times!

[@maoraharon21]

Vegas is so much intuitive compared to premiere

[@lonerwiththecamera]

I've been editing for 10 years, but am always learning new ways to be more efficient. This tutorial was outstanding, thanks Javi!

[@jonstnr]

I second this.

[@daveinpublic]

I knew all this. Seemed pretty basic.

[@MiauxCatterie]

funny, short, and not overwhelming to a beginner like me who found this while trying to figure out how to edit at all. this makes it look so much easier, i love that last tip, it's just the one for me. thank you thank you

[@flapstick_101]

This was the most creative & mind-blowing tutorial I've seen, while still being straightforward. Thank you so much, Javier!

[@michaellbrest]

The amount of editing technique you put into these videos to make them more fun and engaging is worth the effort. Thanks for taking the time!

[@chasingdownchano]

The way this video flows, the writing, the transitions. It's all that of a channel with millions of subscribers. Great work. Keep it up.

[@CHEFPKR]

You just changed my life. Also, absolutely fantastic video. Side Note: I have mapped Shift+Del and CTRL+K to my back/forward side mouse buttons...

[@generalowen4344]

i actually like using the "q" and "w" for removing cut clips instead of the dragging thing. i think it's faster in practice even if it has more actions.

[@binkybinkles]

this is hands down the most useful premiere pro tutorial i have ever watched, i even came back years later to re-configure my new laptop because i had forgotten how i got to use the add edit and why/how i had a keyboard shortcut for the ripple edits n stuff lol like i had just naturally become so accustomed!

[@bmanimate]

Super easy to follow and this has already saved me so much time in my editing! I often have hours upon hours of footage that I am going through and cutting up looking for very specific things, like in a montage of sorts, and so using this style saves me so much time! Especially when you have 10 hours of footage to go through! Thanks :)

[@LeoRivero]

Honestly, Javier I don't understand how this video can have dislikes is such nice content and I think you explain it the best way possible thank you so much! I won't use the razor tool again!

[@kaesekrustechannel]

2:03

[@phucmapvlog]

Never using razor tool again

[@tofuwife-17]

same

[@caryhowell7709]

EVER

[@redimator3477]

ok..

[@hiense2348]

Hi, see u one more time...

[@mrunseen3797]

Have stopped razor in reality too. Bearded now.

[@Tyrichyrich]

I guess Dan Povenmire accidentally put you in his Phineas and Ferb playlist...

[@tony359]

I started with the long method. Clicking 1000 times to select the razor, the selection tool, the clip, "ripple delete" etc. Then I mapped some of my gaming mouse buttons to those functions. Then I discovered the keyboard. Then I discovered 'Q' and 'W'. Tonight I discovered the Ripple Edit tool. Each time it gets faster! Thank you! :)

[@randomran8784]

I've had this video saved for at least two years and recently got into video creation and editing again, and this video is such a huge help with getting my workflow back and making progress, thank you so much for this video!

[@ShaneHummus]

Dude this was epic

[@Vokalplus]

This is crazy! Thank you so much man, great video!

[@melaniemacdonald]

As an Avid editor looking to understand how techniques differ, this was an excellent video, super clear, fun and informative. Thank you!

[@RageNerdsNews]

I'm coming from Premiere Rush to Premiere Pro and so far this has been the best tutorial I have seen. Most of my videos are recorded in OBS so its usually a single video track with a lot of cutting. This is going to be so helpful! Thank you!

[@BlackKhatStudio]

I was actually using the Ripple Delete before I watched this, but I didn't know about any of the shortcuts or Add Edit. This was really help!

[@Elimentox]

Me: Doesnt even use c and just clicks it manually every time

[@yasinhenfs4540]

good ol days

[@UDoIt2]

straight up - this is some bad a.. trickery going on! I so appreciate this Javier! I'll be using this on my editing and sharing it with my students I'm coaching. Thanks man! -John

[@chrclmnky]

Wow what a time saver. Would definitely use these tricks soon on my next edit.

[@RadicalElder]

After watching this video, I changed E to Ctrl+K and Ctrl+K to E. Now I Add Edit with one button on my left hand which almost never comes off the keyboard anyways. I still have easy access to "extend selected edit to playhead" but my unedited videos can be up to 14 hours long. Between E and, of course, Q and W, my first pass has gotten SO much quicker. Fantastic tip, as always! (I'm new, yes, I'm binge watching you lol)

[@DastageerHC]

One of the extremely useful video on Premiere, and funt to watch too,🤩

[@JavierMercedes]

Hey Mr. Benki! Means a lot coming from another Tut creator like yourself, thank you!

[@DastageerHC]

Keep making such awesome content 🔥🙌🤩

[@onlysublime]

Yikes, I go from remembering the razor tool to remembering a million keyboard shortcuts. 😂🤣😂🤣. 👍

[@basicPROcreator]

Yeahhh! Me tooo!

[@BodhiGeraci]

Now use Avid, and be forced to work this way and remember exactly 1 trillion things in order to do simple things

[@Tricklarock]

Right?!?! You took the words from right under my fingers lol!

[@cienciabit]

Instead of ctrl+K I use F2 and F3 for ripple delete

[@RebullEdits]

I use E and Q

[@CCCookieCia]

is there any automated delete if there are no or low audio? :'

[@DinooMP]

I'm trying to learn how to edit videos and i really don't know where to start till i ask my friend. He told me to start how to cut/trim videos. And thank god i found this video! And thank you for making it!

[@lainnayt]

What a great tutorial! Your editing skills are flawless! ✨ I’ll try this next time editing my videos, but I’m afraid I got too used using the cut tool it’ll be pretty hard for me to follow these steps from now on... 😅 Anyway, thank you so much for your amazing tips!

[@OscarObians]

0:46 Dude's got 3 hands. Gotta listen to what he's got to say

[@hipunpun]

The editing and writing on this video are so high quality and fun, thank you for making it informative and entertaining :)

[@JavierMercedes]

Thank you!

I never used the rasor tool and you are the first to show these ways that are much faster ! Thank you for letting the world know

[@aIeksic]

Just started editing a week ago. Picked up the gist of it quickly by using 1 minute tutorials for specific things I wanted to do, and made some edits. Yesterday I thought I'd learn some more in-depth techniques from longer videos and found your channel, it's a GOLD MINE! Nearly every video makes my eyes pop and open premiere to try your techniques. As soon as you busted out the keyboard shortcuts in this video, I was surprised that my jaw was still attached to my head. Thank you for making these videos, I'm so glad I found your channel early on :D

[@JavierMercedes]

Glad I could help!

[@JavierMercedes]

Any More Razor Puns I missed?

[@JakeBaconDigital]

If you did I would be very very surprised.

[@SlideWreckDan]

Yeah. The footage wasn't sharp enough

[@JavierMercedes]

@@SlideWreckDan haha, such a missed opportunity!

[@BestBBQShow]

Even though you don't use the razor tool, your edits are so sharp adn succinct

[@imagesbyraphael]

At first, I was groaning at all your dad jokes (are you a dad?) but you committed and followed through with unwavering consistency and pride that I had no choice but to hit the Subscribe button. I already thought it was amusing enough you got your partner in for the "did you just throw away my razor? - I did it for dramatic effect" gag, but you followed through and took it to the next level with a shot from the perspective of inside the trashcan! 👏 And I do remember Razor scooters and Motorola phones! Oh yeah... and the information was really practical and succinct too. Thanks.

[@ThisIsRyanThrower]

long live ripple edit!! The scooter intro was so Jordan 😂

[@JavierMercedes]

this comment made my year because you are the only one that got the inside joke, my life is complete.

[@JamesWickendenVideography]

I’m growing a beard because my razor is in the bin already 🔥🔥🔥

[@JavierMercedes]

James Wickenden hahahah awesome

[@vulture_premium]

Oh man, the Cmd+K and Q combo is so efficient! Thank you Javier!!

[@blakeedwards2105]

Wanted to let you know how much more often I have been using 'Command + K' than the razor tool all because of this video. Thanks, Javier! Keep up the great work!

[@MichaelaBelle]

Best fucking tutorial intro I've ever seen holy damn And the rest of the video is great too lmao honestly the day I learned how to ripple edit my life changed forever

[@JavierMercedes]

Michaela Belle ha thanks so much Michaela!

[@NikhilBalakrishnan]

If you use Logitech mx3 mouse..! This would be much easier.

[@thingsareinmotion]

I have my custom buttons on my logitech mouse to ripple edit out

[@JavierMercedes]

I have this mouse now

[@arthurkallinen]

I have a mouse with 12 macro buttons, but somehow I just don't find them usefull other than minecraft and all program volume control. I lose accuracity when pressing key on the mouse.

[@Stinger309]

I have the MX2 but in addition have the Loupdeck CT... and I’m gonna make me some shortcuts. Thanks Javier (and future Javier). Is it worth to update to the MX3?

[@Avensium]

@@Stinger309 how have you found using the loubedeck? I've been looking into it

[@TheFPSChannel]

Sharp video. (pun intended) Well produced. Especially like the careful use of music. I have to single that out because I am SICK of music being used ans looping wallpaper - especially by people who should know better. Nice job.

[@JavierMercedes]

Awesome glad you appreciate it! Love the channel name btw!

[@BlackGulchSaloon]

This tutorial was much better than the one I found. Dude just told me, "Just press C to cut lol" when what I needed was a very precise frame by frame cut.

[@theconfidenthealer]

THANK YOU! This is so much easier, such a time saver! What about for audition? I will look to see if you have a video in your list.

[@BlazeDoesSomething]

“Thank me later” I will thank you now good sir! Thank you

[@EmperorNergal]

""it will treat your cursor as if the modifier key is already depressed" :(

[@Snnovern]

*thumbnail:* *my depressive self:* oh ok :(

[@AngieHelmbright-l5e]

I used these tips to edit the car videos that I work with and now we can't keep a single Chevelle in stock! Seriously... I am a photographer by design that is desperately learning how to be better at video since my job requires that I get better at it. Thank you for your channel. I appreciate you.

[@JavierMercedes]

Awesome to hear Angie!

[@itchyJaw]

Video editing caught my attention last year and been doing self taught since November last year I felt like I hit the bottom rock. I accidentally found your channel, it is refreshing thanks for sharing. I love how you teach.

[@brambruggeman2177]

Me before this video: razor tool is epic! Me after this video: the razor what?

[@Noyoniz]

Deleting my razor toggle xaxa

[@bayarbaatar2622]

ustga2

[@reisaki18]

vegas pro: 1. turn ripple editing on 2. press "s" 3. delete done!

[@LadyKadyGames]

This was SUPER helpful, thank you so much! For years I spent hours maneuvering the cursor from the toolbox to the timeline and back, right clicking and scrolling through the options to find the edit I wanted. Using my little laptop trackpad. Horribly inefficient! I use the ripple delete so much that I ended up turning my X key into the shortcut command. Now it's a matter of retraining my muscle memory.

[@joeschlicht]

The add edit is my secret weapon for cutting efficiency. I also have a custom keyboard command for it - control-tilda. I use a Wacom pen in my right hand and left hand stays near my add edit shortcut while my left thumb is near the spacebar to start/stop playback. I have a track pad on my left also for scrolling. Super efficient.

[@JavierMercedes]

You are a natural ninja of the edit space Joe!

[@anxietychats]

You've literally changed my life, you have no idea. I just came across this video suggested on my feed on a whim, but I have been searching for how to do something like this for AGES! Thank you!!!

[@martzcopr]

First of all you just changed the freakin' GAME for me dude. WOW. Second of all your pacing and delivery are so refreshing and entertaining! Immediate subscribe.

[@JavierMercedes]

Thank you Martz!

[@bren3224]

I get so stuck in my ways that sometimes I need a gentle push to change my process. Thank you for convincing me to be kind to myself and make things easier while editing!

[@barisertemli]

This video really helped me a lot... I always used Premiere Pro on a basic level, so never customized it and dived into detail. But your suggestions were the thing that I needed at the moment... I just started to record & publish vlogs and long video edits take hours with the razor tool... But with the shortcuts and the tools that you use, I edit the video EXTREMELY faster... Thank you so much, Javier! I'm glad this video just popped out of nowhere while I was searching for another basic thing in Premiere Pro!

[@ktolley2476]

trimming down the ripple tool to 4 steps are the basic way of editing in Avid, thank you for showing this.

[@JordRengerve]

Let me say first that the video itself was really playful and enjoyable to watch. It made me smile when I was actually "ONLY" looking for a tutorial. I'm a rookie in Premier but I'm really glad I learned the Ripple edit from the beginning, how much time I'm going to save !!! Tx.

[@PoeticWhiz]

I’ve been binge watching your videos for a while now today’s. You’re the best “ Creator’s out there.” That explains things as it should be “ A lot easier to understand, and know how things should be done.” P.s. This is one heck of “AMAZING VIDEO.”

[@JavierMercedes]

Thank you so much Poetic Whiz!

[@SD159AZ]

Bro, I didin´t even know how to start, I´m a total new user to Premier and finding this tutorial saved my life!

[@d.rrel_]

4:15 hitting D to select is a new discovery for me! 5:44 convinced me to change my preferences

[@invrtedshady2725]

Words cannot describe how much easier this made my editing... Thank you so much!!!

[@strivingfor3420]

I used the razor tool, but thanks to you using ripple editing moving forward now. Adjusted the preferences! That's amazing. Saves a lot of time. Thanks a lot my friend. Subscribed.

[@pierrebuyseditor]

I was sceptical and then it became more and more clear and helpful, nice and technical and not underestimating peoples intelligence or skill level. Great work.

[@PossMcLeod]

THANK YOU!! The long process i've been using to crop and break up big chunks of footage has been driving me crazy an was making less loathe the process. You saved my life!!

[@piltrafilla147]

As an AVID fan, I love the "add edit" option. Never used the razor tool. Never liked it. I use"H" in my case (so I can switch software whenever I want without loosing any time. I have the same shortcut in DaVinci too). Great tutorial!

[@G.StarCreative]

This has effectively been the most effective video to ever effect my life

[@JavierMercedes]

Haha thank you!

[@G.StarCreative]

@@JavierMercedes haha yeah man. In all seriousness it is very helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to show everyone.

[@AchaJeeVlogs]

I've already started using ripple delete (and assigned it T) in my editing from your other video. And now I'm excited to try out the "ctrl + drag" thing at cuts (I had no idea about that!). I've also learned so much just from the many little cool transitions you've used in this video itself. Thank you so much Javier for helping us "newtubers" out with solid advice.

[@gutobernardo7457]

I learned to edit watching a "vlog edit" tutorial Ben Brown released years ago and this is the technique he teaches on it. So thankfully, I never even touched the razor tool 🤘

[@SuperRichJL]

This Video Helped A Lot!!!

[@CTZNGIRL]

Add Edit, I mean, Javier, for President. Javier, thank you. These tips are going to allow me to edit so much faster and in turn, allow me to work on more projects. Legend!

[@karlsburgcorner6600]

I use the razor tool, my husband and I make fantasy videos on a fantasy geographic channel and I have to use tons of cuts because of the way he records his script -- the ripple delete will most likely improve my speed and the ease of editing which is amazing. It'll take some time to learn and get used to, but, it'll be worth it. Thank you for your expertise. Your videos really are CUTTING edge, har harrr~ (for real though they are great thank you)

[@H.AndreBanks]

Javier, this by far has been the best video for my Premiere Pro learning!! I've revisited this vid numbers of times to get down and memorize what you shared here!! Kudos!!

[@JavierMercedes]

Thank you Andre!

[@TheTreyGreen]

It's Necessary to come back and watch this every year

[@nolynnj]

so, back in 2016 i was using windows movie maker. they had tools like this that were easy to master. I switch to Premiere in 2017 and I learn the razor tool way. Not because I thought it was the right way to do it. I knew that the movie maker way was better. but because there was a lack of documentation for tools like these. thanks!

[@donoroko]

If you ad an in and out marker to a clip preview and then use the buttons below (drag only sound or video) dragging them to the timeline it will set to the timeline only the work area of the previewed clip. That's a good one too 👍

[@maxptah]

I used the razor method on a video I edited a couple of days ago and used this method on a video I just finished editing...you saved me time and headaches. Thanks for this!!!

[@JavierMercedes]

Glad it helped Max!

[@CrownePrince]

Having a shortcut to razor all clips, another shortcut to ripple delete, and locking music is how I've handled it (especially because it varies whether I need top layers moving with the edit or not). The Q shortcut is the one I didn't know; I'll have to try it.

[@paullowe342]

I watched this over a year ago and I hit the like button. I left PP for awhile now I am back and had to watch this again. Thank Javier for such a great video. Very practical.

[@pichhalperi]

Brilliant Tutorial .... Style of teaching is very comprehensive ... Many likes for you

[@nicolebry1120]

Been using After Effects for a year or two now for video editing because the Premiere Pro interface was too intimidating... what a fool I've been. This is going to up my game, for sure.

[@chancethetechie]

This is proof that just because a video is 4 years old, doesn't mean it doesn't kick ass. Thanks

[@JavierMercedes]

Thank you!

[@ManUtd_MEN]

I'm watching this whilst tired and it's blowing my mind, despite knowing all of these techniques. I just have never watched somebody explain how I edit, which is kind of cool.

[@MakeProjectsPossible]

I knew most of these steps, (but good reminders) and the quality and style of your cinematography was engaging. I watched far further than I would have because of that.

[@hitmantal]

This was one of the best tutorial videos I have ever allowed my eyes to witness.. who would have thought a video from a bin would be so entertaining!

[@TheSabotaje]

the best video editor on yt hands down

[@phixpowerbook]

Serious pros use: (Whilst playing) Mark in, Mark out at the points you want and then ripple delete. Assuming it's not too far to just keep playing. Avid and Premier keyboards default keys are gripuied to keep them easy to quickly use in location on the keyboard.

[@Thisisnotjoji]

I don't know why this keeps happening but you're the fourth art-related bald guy (no insult intended) that I subscribed to.

[@JavierMercedes]

this made me chuckle, thanks for subbing ji!

[@Windlander7]

This is legitimately the most well produced tutorial I have ever seen

[@mikehenry4743]

I am just getting back into Pr and was thinking how stupid all the trim steps compared to other cheaper editing programs. Then I found this and some of you other tutorials...so I subscribed. Thanks!

[@milkeeunicorns2307]

dude this is the most engaging tutorial I've ever watched! Not only is it incredibly helpful but shot wonderfully too! Thank you :)

[@tjasawitwicky9593]

So happy i found this video. Today i was editing my first video in premiere pro and i already see this will make my life so much easier. Thank you

[@clickfaithmultimedia]

I use a simple 1. cut start point (using razor cut) 2. scrub through (play) 3. cut end point (using razor cut) 4. ripple delete same result in less than 3 seconds on my broll depending on what clip you're scrubbing through. using my personal shortcut it took LeftClick+Space+LeftClick+ShiftE without putting away my left hand on its post. But everyone has different workflow which why it works for me. but your unique workaround on this is an awesome idea to work with ^_^ keep it up ^_^