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Michael Cervinka
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August 26, 2023
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Importing Effects/Presets UI Improvements

  • August 26, 2023
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It has become a cumbersome process when importing any effect into my project as there is no streamline way of dedicating a specific folder to the selected effects prior to importing or after proceeding to import, there is only one "import presets" dialog box that prompts a new Finder/Explorer window for me to locate the effects and/or presets then import, after that it decides where it wants to place New selected imported effects.  It can be most often random in this process, requiring me to search out the effect by either digging through all the collapsible tabs or going to my finder to find the exact name of the preset or effect and type that into the effects panel search box to the "T" before I can locate it in my effects panel.  If there was a live preview before importing commences that prompts me to make a new dedicated folder or choose an existing one that I know of off-hand that would be far more helpful. Secondly, if there was a "preview-effects" feature allowing me to quickly browse through my options prior to adding to my projects timline, so as to remove the current step of drag-drop-and-delete many times when I am deciding which effect or presets to use.  LUTs already have a similar feature present such as this in the Creative Tab of Lumetri.  Having said feature for the effects panel would be a massive time-saver. Additionally, if the effects panel would automatically locate and highlight location after importing a NEW preset or effect that would be much more user friendly, so I do not have to dig out where it is in all the collapsed sections.  An alternative option in addition to my previous thoughts would be to design a drag-and-drop approach when importing new effects or presets, not everyone is fond of drag and drop features so my first ideas still stand, but this would be very helpful for editors who don't want to fumble with window prompts. 

 

Best Regards, 

 

Michael Cervinka