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May 2, 2024

Media Encoder inherits the wrong Sequence names for the Output Filename

  • May 2, 2024
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Hi, I'm running Premiere and Media Encoder Version 24.3.0 on Windows 11.

 

I'm having a strange issue where if a Sequence in Premiere has been renamed at any point (for example 'Amazing_Edit_V001' to 'Amazing_Edit_V002', whenever I go to export that sequence using Media Encoder, it sets the default Output Filename to the previous sequence name,  'Amazing_Edit_V001'. Regardless of whether or not I shut down all the programs or even restart my computer after renaming the sequence. It was always inherit the original sequence name. This will also happen if then rename the sequence again to 'Amazing_Edit_V003', it will still maintain the original 'V001' filename when sent to Media Encoder.

 

I should specify that this only applies to the 'Output File' filename. It correctly recognises the the sequence name as the source name on the left.

34 replies

Participating Frequently
May 29, 2025
  • Issue - When renaming a duplicate sequenxe, Media Encoder names the file, the original name, although it has the correct naming of the sequence on the left side
  • Steps to reproduce - Duplicate a sequence, change the name of the sequence and send to Media Encoder
  • Expected result - The file output name is the same as the current sequence name
  • Actual result -The file name is changed in Media Encoder ouput at the Sequences original name before it was duplicated and renamed.
  • Adobe Premiere Pro version - 25.2.1
  • Operating system - 13.5.2
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  • Comparative information helps us understand more about when the issue occurs: 
    • Does it affect all projects or only some projects? - I have only tried it in this current project
    • Does it affect new projects? Haven't checked
    • When did the problem begin?  Last week
jamieclarke
Community Manager
Community Manager
May 29, 2025

Hi @sagedrummer - Please see the pinned posts for more information.

Participating Frequently
May 29, 2025

I am having the same issue and its incredibly frustrating.  I need to duplicate sequences as they are setup as templates.  However when I change the sequence name, it exports it in Media Encoder to the original seuqnce name.  This is definitely a bug that needs to be fixed. 

jamieclarke
Community Manager
Community Manager
May 19, 2025

Hi @leftrightbrain - Can you let us know which version of Premiere Pro you are using?  You say this happens sometimes but not all the time.  We haven't been able to reproduce this issue on our end.  If you are able to provide specific steps to reproduce it that would be extremely helpful.  Sorry for the frustration, and thanks for your patience

Participating Frequently
May 16, 2025

Issue: The Sequence is named 'Spring Movie' but when exporting to Media Encoder the Output file name is 'Winter Movie'

Steps: Im thinking it has something to do with maybe because I started with the 'Winter Movie' created a Duplicate, and then Renamed 'Spring Movie' ...maybe?  Thats what I did here... does this happen everytime? No, and I do quite frequently Duplicate/Rename Sequences.

OS: macOS Sonoma 14.5

AE v2024

 

Participating Frequently
May 16, 2025

OK - I will try and supply more info

jamieclarke
Community Manager
Community Manager
May 16, 2025

Hi @leftrightbrain - Please see pinned post.  We have been trying to gather additional information to reproduce this issue.

Participating Frequently
May 16, 2025

Any luck with this Adobe? - I've been having this same problem... off and on - not every file just the same few.

jamieclarke
Community Manager
Community Manager
March 31, 2025

Hi @MartinHuntford -   Thanks for submitting your bug report. We need a few more details to try to help with the issue.
Please see, How do I write a bug report?

 

Can you provide exact steps and versions please.


Sorry for the frustration.

Inspiring
March 31, 2025

11 Months later and I'm still having this problem. So glad I'm paying all this money for such amazing technical support.