This certification exam was developed based on a product task analysis that defined the skills required to use Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 as an application specialist. This exam measures the examinees ability to complete activities such as identifying, building, and delivering effective rich interactive content across platforms from desktop computers to mobile phones.This exam consists of 40 multiple choice exam items. The exam is delivered in a simulated Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 application environment, and examinees must complete the exam within a 50 minute time limit.
Approximate percentage of examination by content area:13% Section 1 Setting Project Requirements: 1.1 Identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for video; 1.2 Identify video content that is relevant to the project purpose and appropriate for the target audience; 1.3 Demonstrate knowledge of standard copyright rules (related terms, obtaining permission, and citing copyrighted material); 1.4 Demonstrate knowledge of the production planning and management process.25% Section 2 Identifying Design Elements When Preparing Video: 2.1 Demonstrate general knowledge of how to organize and plan a video sequence; 2.2 Identify general principles for video shooting; 2.3 Demonstrate knowledge of visual techniques for enhancing video content; 2.4 Demonstrate knowledge of using audio to enhance video content; 2.5 Demonstrate knowledge of using still images to enhance video content; 2.6 Communicate with others (such as peers and clients) about design and content plans.10% Section 3 Understanding the Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Interface: 3.1 Identify elements of the Adobe Premiere Pro interface; 3.2 Identify the functions of Adobe Premiere Pro interface elements; 3.3 Customize the Adobe Premiere Pro workspace.40% Section 4 Editing a Video Sequence with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5: 4.1 Import media assets (video, image, and audio files); 4.2 Organize and manage video clips in a sequence; 4.3 Manage sound in a video sequence; 4.4 Manage superimposed text and shapes in a video sequence; 4.5 Manage effects in a video sequence.13% Section 5 Exporting Video with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5: 5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of export options for video; 5.2 Demonstrate knowledge of how to export video from Adobe Premiere Pro.