Others say...

"Adobe Premiere Pro 2 book opens the door"
I have been using Premiere since the days of 5.0 - and I think I have been applying only those same skills to each upgrade I purchased -- with maybe adding just a few new tricks. Mr. Rosenberg's clear explanations and teaching have opened up a whole new world of Premiere editing for me, and my newest DVD effort is showing the results "in spades."

The DVD included is just perfect. Adobe should ship this book with the software.

"Great resource for Premiere Pro 2.0"
This is a very concise manual, well written and printed in full color. I think anyone trying to learn Premiere or just wanting a reference for what's new in 2.0 could not make a better choice than this book. Its great to see an author cover everything so thoroughly, and explain things so well.

"Buy this book!"
OK, let me cut right to it. I am a very picky student. Having worked as a technical training I expect a lot out of training materials.

A few, but not all, or my expectations are:

* A logical flow from lesson to lesson
* Clear and concise explanations
* Real-work applications
* The trainer demonstrating he/she is not only a subject matter expert, but also a great teacher."
* To have fun and get inspired!
* Lot and lots of value for my money
* Well edited materials

I think the Adobe Press series is great at this, and the shining example in the series at the moment is Premiere Pro 2.0 Studio Techniques by Jacob Rosenberg.

If this sounds like a plug for the author you're right. His materials have gotten me up and running faster than any other training tools I have come across. Honestly.

Trust me when I say if you are using (or plan to use) Premiere you want this book on your shelf. (note: you should also get the Total Training DVD series Jacob hosts. I used 1.5 while learning on 2 and it was great. I know the new version must be even better.

OK, don't trust me. Go to the store and flip through this book. I would bet money you will buy it.

"Jacob Rosenberg / Premiere Pro - Perfect Combination!!!!"
I started reading Jacob's Rosenberg's training books when I started using Adobe's Premiere Pro 1.5.

His 1.5 book was incredibly helpful during the initial introduction to Premiere's layout, functions, and features.

Then from time to time I reference it for hints and tips on items such as picture in picture editing, color correction, and the like.

With the release of Premiere Pro 2.0, I went right for Jacob's new book as soon as it was available.

Jacob Rosenberg has a unique way to clearly explain the workflow ins and outs of this software in a manner that makes learning it almost as fun as using it!

I use this book, and previously Jacob's 1.5 book, when introducing Premiere Pro 2.0 to fellow editors whether through summer video editing seminars or when working on professional projects.

Thank you Jacob Rosenberg for making this book available. It stands well on its own, and is especially complimentary to your Total Training DVD Series.

"Jacob does it again!"
This new user guide for Premiere Pro 2.0 is a must-have for editors using the Adobe products. Jacob explains in clear detail every button, setting and feature so you know exactly what's going on. The extra chapters on DVD authoring and encoding HD are especially "juicy"! The bonus included DVD with samples is also very valuable as you work through the tutorials. As a long-time user of Premiere, this newest effort by Jacob has my highest recommendation. Larry Schutte