Adding transitions in Premier Pro CS4

Question

When I edit a movie clip and add it to my project, all seems well. If I then add a transition effect such as a roll out or page turn between clips, extra frames are added that I had intended to cut out. I have one clip that is just right for the project but the last few frames show someone walking into shot. After I edit this out, the shot is perfect but when I then add a transition effect between this clip and the next, those extra frames are added back in. The two clips need some form of transition between them to flow properly otherwise I would just do without. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Support for these programs is almost as important as the software content, especially when you are just starting off.
I agree completely. In the "good old days," I always suggested a couple of complete reads of the manual. They are now out of favor, and Help Files have taken over. From where I sit, there are both good and bad with the electronic/on-line files, but we will not go there.
I also strongly recommend the Adobe Classroom in a Book for Premiere Pro CS__, Adobe Press. That series will introduce one to the program, its interface, the location and official names (really pays off, when one goes to Search the Help Files), and how to do most things in PrPro. I once complained that the CiaBseries was too heavy on the "how," and not so much on the "why," but as of at least the CS3 version, the author covered the "why" very, very well.
Now, I will probably get flamed for this next statement, but I feel that this forum is a great resource for finding out how to do things in the program. Many of the folk here have done almost everything that can be done in PrPro, and that is a bunch! With the Help Files, a copy of CiaB, and the gained knowledge of what each aspect is called in PrPro, when you add this forum, one's abilities are almost limitless.
Here is another great resource, the PrPro-Wiki, and especially the FAQ's section and the tutorials.
Good luck,
Hunt