How to stop duplication of files in the Project Panel when the files come from Dynamic Link

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Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me?

Every time I use Dynamic Link and replace a clip in Premiere Pro with an After Effects Composition for some light effects editing. The clips are added into the After Effects Project Panel, but duplicated rather than keeping it to one clip (the same clip), massively bloating up my After Effects Project Panel.

I've attached a screenshot.

Consolidating the files only does so much and I personally don't want to be consolidating every single time I do a small effect or edit.

Is there a setting that I've left unchecked? An intended feature? Do I not understand video workflow between Premiere Pro and After Effects?

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Robbie

OliviaHazel · Answer

Dynamic Link always re-imports the clip into After Effects, even if it’s the same file. AE doesn’t de-duplicate, so you end up with a bloated Project panel. It’s an intended (bad) design, not a bug. Instead of “Replace with After Effects Composition” every time:Import the clip once in AEThen just drag it into your compsThat way AE reuses the same file and you avoid duplicates.

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