Keyboard shortcuts (also called “hot keys”) assign the commands and tools of your editing program to specific keys on your keyboard, allowing you to access them instantly. Most editing programs already have default keyboard shortcuts programmed in, but allow you to customize them to your liking. Freddie has a unique keyboard layout that allows him to, as he calls it, "edit at the speed of thought." (Please keep in mind, this video is about the customization of your keyboard. A pre-requisite tutorial on the different types of tools found within editing programs is in the works!) In this video, Freddie shows you his personal keyboard layout and explains why he has certain tools placed on certain keys, and how this customized set up allows him to focus on story rather than the tech. DOWNLOAD the in-depth PDF guide as well as Freddie's Adobe Premiere Keyboard Preferences here in the official forum post: bit.ly/FreddiesKeys (it's FREE!) Please feel free to ask Freddie and RJFS your questions there, too! Watch "The Horn" horror short: bit.ly/1sR6Evw p.s. We love Dio --- Special thanks to RØDE Microphones! Check them out here: www.rode.com Special thanks to Vitec Videocom! Check them out here: www.vitecvideocom.com/ Questions about our sponsors and how they work? A video on that soon, but we have an open policy and can answer your questions directly on our forums: discuss.rocketjump.com We're on TWITCH every Thursday at 3PM PST! twitch.tv/rocketjump You can also follow us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/RJFilmSchool twitter.com/rjfilmschool --- Thanks for watching! More videos at school.rocketjump.com!