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The layout of Premiere Pro can be summarized into 5 basic areas:

The Project Window  - This is where you store and access your original video clips, your raw footage, as well as audio files, graphics and sequences (new name for timelines). It uses bins (Adobe's name for file folders) to organize your "assets." Clicking the Effects tab in the Project Window opens the Effects Palette, effects include scene transitions, such as dissolves and wipes; video effects to alter the appearance of your clips; audio cross fade transitions; and numerous audio effects to spice up your sound.

Monitor Window - The Monitor Window is used to view and trim “raw” clips (your original footage) and view your project-in-progress. You can open the Monitor with only one screen, the Program screen, or two screens, Program and Source.

Timeline Window - This is where you'll do most of your actual editing. The Timeline Window can have multiple sequences, each accessible via a tab at the top of the window. Basically, each sequence is a collection of video and audio tracks.

Tools Palette - Each icon represents a tool that performs a specific function, typically different kinds of edits. Depending on the situation, the cursor in Adobe Premiere Pro changes to indicate a new function that matches the circumstances. And if you choose, you can press keyboard shortcuts to change the cursor.

History and Info Palettes - The History Palette tracks every step you take in your video production and lets you back up if you don't like your latest efforts. The Info Palette has a limited purpose. It offers only a brief data snapshot of whatever element, clip, transition, or effect you've currently selected in a sequence or the Project Window.

Different editing modes demand different workspaces. Adobe Premiere Pro accommodates those needs with four workspace pre-sets. Access them by selecting Window > Workspace and then choosing from the four pre-sets. You can customise a workspace and save the setting to be recalled at a later time, I set up many different workspaces and change frequently.You can also change the various keyboard shortcuts to suit your editing style.