Do I need prior Premiere experience?

Yes. This is an intermediate course; you should have completed a beginner Premiere class or have regular editing experience.

Is a laptop required?

Bring your own laptop with Premiere installed to work on personal projects; some library workstations may be available for follow-along.

What is the class size?

Class sizes are limited to roughly 15 students to maintain hands-on instructor feedback.

How long is the class?

The course lists 12 total hours of class time, typically delivered across multiple sessions or concentrated meeting blocks.

Is there a student discount?

A student rate is listed at $50; check booking details for current pricing and eligibility.

How do I get to the meeting point?

Check in at the Leon Levy Information Commons inside the Central Library; the building is accessible by multiple subway and bus lines near Grand Army Plaza.

Edit Faster: Intermediate Premiere Pro Workshop at Brooklyn Central Library

At the heart of Brooklyn’s cultural corridor, the Intermediate Premiere class meets in the Leon Levy Information Commons at the Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plz, Brooklyn. This hands-on course brings experienced editors back to basics and beyond, expanding editing speed and craft in a focused classroom setting. The room itself is part lecture hall, part studio: fluorescent light, long tables with outlets, and library windows that look out toward the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch and the canopy of nearby Prospect Park. Key features are the Leon Levy Information Commons tech stations, reference stacks, and quiet study rooms that frame the learning experience. The course concentrates on media management, sequence organization, transitions, picture-in-picture, chroma-key, motion graphics, titling, and audio basics—precise, tool-driven instruction for people who already know where the razor blade and timeline live. What makes this offering notable in Brooklyn’s scene is its urban classroom context. You’re not in a private studio; you’re in a public institution that strings together civic resources and downtown energy. The Central Library’s combination of historical architecture and contemporary tech gives the class a city-edge: students can step outside between modules to shoot a short street interview near Grand Army Plaza or capture b-roll in the adjacent Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The course lists 12 total hours of class time and limits size to about 15 people, keeping instructor attention personal. It's designed for participants who have completed an introductory Premiere course or who already edit regularly; this is skills sharpening more than a beginner primer. Expect hands-on demonstrations, timed exercises, and practical shortcuts that speed everyday workflows. Bring your project files, or use provided workstations to follow along with effects and audio mixing lessons. If you travel to Brooklyn for creative work, this class is a practical investment: you leave with repeatable techniques, keyboard shortcuts, and a cleaner project pipeline. The Central Library’s public transit access and nearby food options make it an easy stop in a full day of production scouting. For creatives who want to translate field footage into polished short form work, the Intermediate Premiere course is a tight, efficient way to level up in a civic space that supports art, learning, and community access. Check-in is at the Leon Levy Information Commons inside the Central Library; the formatted address is 10 Grand Army Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA. Class rosters are small; a student rate is listed at $50, making this an accessible option for freelancers, film students. Seats cap at 15; reserve early. The public library setting encourages curiosity: after class, browse the stacks for reference books on cinematography or demo the library’s multimedia resources to extend your learning and review project exports on library-calibrated reference monitors with classmates.

About BRIC

BRIC is a Brooklyn-based media education and production organization offering hands-on classes, workshops, and certification courses across audio, video, photography, and digital media. Located in Brooklyn, New York, BRIC operates the BRIC Media Lab and BRIC Media Center and collaborates with the Central Library to deliver in-person and online learning opportunities.

Course offerings cover a broad skill set: audio production and studio technique, podcasting and radio formats, video editing with Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve color grading, motion graphics with After Effects, Photoshop and Lightroom, DSLR and mobile filmmaking, field audio, and stop-motion animation. Classes range from short workshops like two- and three-hour sessions to multi-day certification courses and twelve-hour skill intensives.

BRIC lists technical and creative classes such as Audio Production in the Studio, Studio Podcasting (Certification Course), Video Editing with Premiere (Certification Course), Photoshop Essentials, Intro to DaVinci Resolve, Intro to Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve, Motion Graphics with After Effects, and TV Studio Intensive. The organization also provides projects-focused sessions including Make a Movie on Your Phone, Shoot Amazing B-ROLL, Street Photography, and Make a Podcast on Your Phone.

Many offerings are available online as well as at BRIC's physical locations and partner sites, enabling flexible access for learners. With a catalog that includes certification classes, online courses, and community-centered workshops, BRIC provides practical, skill-based training for aspiring creators, producers, and media professionals.

Instructors include industry practitioners and media educators who focus on hands-on practice, project feedback, and real-world workflows to prepare students for creative careers and portfolios.