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eddiemg21
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March 6, 2014
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can't drag video into timeline premiere cc

  • March 6, 2014
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Been working with PP CC since it came out and have had almost no problems. Now I have a head scratcher. I can't drag a video clip from the project panel to the sequence. The audio comes but the video won't. All I get is the close hand with a line through it when I hover over any of the video tracks. The clips play fine in the source monitor but still cant drag it from source to sequence either. Tried this with clips from several projects and cameras but no go. Started a new project, different name, folder and footage, still have the problem.

 

 

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Message was edited by: Jim Simon

    Correct answer Kevin-Monahan

    Hi,
    You're here because you can't drag either audio or video to the Timeline. Sorry for the frustration!

    SOLUTION: Make sure Source Patching is set up correctly in the Timeline. The video below explains it visually.

     

    Video tutorial


    HOW TO:

    1. SELECT: Select the Clip in the Project panel. Blue Boxes should "light up" in the far left of the timeline. If they don't, go to Step 2.
    2. PATCH: Click the V1 & A1 "blue boxes" to enable them in the far left of the Timeline. (see the image). 
    3. EDIT: Drag the clip to the Timeline (or click a button or use a keyboard shortcut for an Insert or Overwrite edit in the Source Monitor).

     

     

    Notes:

    1. Source patching is where most errors are made when you cannot drag an A/V clip into the timeline. 

    • If one Source Patcher and the other is not enabled, when you drag your clip in, your edit will only include audio or video.
    • If no Source Patchers are selected, when you drag a clip, no clip can be edited to the timeline.

     

    2. Source Patching should be automatic:

    • Once a clip is selected in the Project panel. 
    • Once a clip is double-clicked in the Project panel and loaded into the Source Monitor.

     

    3. If Source Patching is not working automatically when selecting a clip or when loading into the Source Monitor:

    • Try clicking the buttons in the timeline manually.
    • If a clip is not supported for automatic patching, you may not be able to click either A1 or V1 (or both). In that case, you may need to transcode the file in non-Adobe product, such as, Handbrake.

     

    4. Track Targeting: The other two blue boxes that say V1 and A1 are for track targeting, which come into play after you edit clips into the timeline. Don't let those confuse you. You don't need to be concerned with them when simply dragging clips to the timeline. The ones on the far left are the important ones in solving this problem. The boxes to the right do not come into play until you start editing for things like copy and pasting to another track, etc.

     

    5. Source Patching issues happen most frequently with screen captured video that has variable frame rates, which is a very popular format editors use these days. That is why it is more important than ever to be focused on source patching when editing such footage. The issue doesn't commonly happen with footage coming from camcorders, etc.

     

    This is a very common, yet crucial, bit of info that gets by a lot of editors when they are starting out, so you wouldn't be alone. 

     

    Let me know if you have any questions.

     

    Thanks,
    Kevin

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    ElectroBOOM
    Participant
    November 5, 2020

    I have the same problem, but my "V1" is completely disappeared! I can't drag videos or audios, I can only cut or erase them if I select the action in a menu. "A1" is selected buut I can't edit them with mouse. 

    Kevin-Monahan
    Community Manager
    Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    November 10, 2020

    Hi Default,

    Try dragging the clip into the Source Monitor first, then see if you get the V1 patch. Hope that works.

     

    Thanks,
    Kevin

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community & Engagement Strategist – Pro Video and Audio
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    professorQ
    Participating Frequently
    December 3, 2020

    I can create a new sequence from a clip, then cut/paste it into my primary sequence, but I can't drag it directly into the primary sequence.  Seems like there's no issue with my footage since Premiere can create a sequence from it without issue.  Having to do the extra step is a real pain, especially when I have 40 clips to add to my primary sequence...

     

    Anyone have any ideas why I can't just drag it in in the first place?  It doesn't matter if I have V1 or whatever highlighted or not.

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    PCUnderground
    Participant
    October 31, 2020

    This simple fix helped so much that I went through the trouble of signing in to say THANK YOU!!!

      Kevin-Monahan
      Community Manager
      Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      October 26, 2020

      If you are having trouble with this issue and are patched. Make sure to use a dedicated workspace. If you have undocked panels in 14.5, you may be experiencing a bug. Let me know if you have trouble with that.

       

      Kevin

      Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community & Engagement Strategist – Pro Video and Audio
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      ReyesPhotography_MT
      Participant
      September 26, 2020

      Thank you so much! Your comment has helped me so much!

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        Rick_X
        Participant
        August 7, 2020

        Oh Man thanks a mil. That blue check on the timeline was driving me insane for weeks. I found myself copying the 1st video and then replacing it from the bin...

          Kevin-Monahan
          Community Manager
          Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
          Community Manager
          June 9, 2020

          Hi,

          I see that this is a top doc that is found by internet search. If you found this post via search like from Google, what is the situation that got you into this problem? Did you use unsupported media, say, from a screen capture of your game play? Or was this just an oversight? I'm trying to figure out if this is media related, customer education, or a bug in Premiere Pro. Let me know your situation so we can improve this situation. Thanks for any feedback!

          Kevin

          Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community & Engagement Strategist – Pro Video and Audio
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          LetsgamewithtyYT
          Participant
          April 25, 2020

          I have an intro titled video.mkv and adobe won't let me insert it. It says video format not supported

            Kevin-Monahan
            Community Manager
            Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
            Community Manager
            April 30, 2020

            Sorry, you'll need to transcode that file, LGWTYT. Please make a feature request: https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro

            Thanks,
            Kevin

            Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community & Engagement Strategist – Pro Video and Audio
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            ScienceGuyBill
            Participant
            February 4, 2020

            I tried all of the above and still have a problem except stranger yet. I can import one .mp4 file and move it to the timeline. When I try the second one it will only drag the audio portion of the file, video does appear in preview window. This is from my AKASO V50 camera, it works fine from my Sony camcorder.

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              ScienceGuyBill
              Participant
              February 6, 2020

              I did the classic mistake here, did not have timeline track highlight on first.  Seems like many other people have done that.  

                Kevin-Monahan
                Community Manager
                Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
                Community Manager
                September 3, 2021

                Hi Bill,

                It tends to happen with some the video you get from mobile devices or certain other video files. You have to click the V1 button manually. Glad you figured it out.

                 

                Thanks,
                Kevin

                Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community & Engagement Strategist – Pro Video and Audio
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                Gduron
                Participant
                May 21, 2016

                Thank you that second thing was really helpful.

                Kevin-Monahan
                Community Manager
                Kevin-MonahanCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
                Community Manager
                March 29, 2016

                Hi,
                You're here because you can't drag either audio or video to the Timeline. Sorry for the frustration!

                SOLUTION: Make sure Source Patching is set up correctly in the Timeline. The video below explains it visually.

                 

                Video tutorial


                HOW TO:

                1. SELECT: Select the Clip in the Project panel. Blue Boxes should "light up" in the far left of the timeline. If they don't, go to Step 2.
                2. PATCH: Click the V1 & A1 "blue boxes" to enable them in the far left of the Timeline. (see the image). 
                3. EDIT: Drag the clip to the Timeline (or click a button or use a keyboard shortcut for an Insert or Overwrite edit in the Source Monitor).

                 

                 

                Notes:

                1. Source patching is where most errors are made when you cannot drag an A/V clip into the timeline. 

                • If one Source Patcher and the other is not enabled, when you drag your clip in, your edit will only include audio or video.
                • If no Source Patchers are selected, when you drag a clip, no clip can be edited to the timeline.

                 

                2. Source Patching should be automatic:

                • Once a clip is selected in the Project panel. 
                • Once a clip is double-clicked in the Project panel and loaded into the Source Monitor.

                 

                3. If Source Patching is not working automatically when selecting a clip or when loading into the Source Monitor:

                • Try clicking the buttons in the timeline manually.
                • If a clip is not supported for automatic patching, you may not be able to click either A1 or V1 (or both). In that case, you may need to transcode the file in non-Adobe product, such as, Handbrake.

                 

                4. Track Targeting: The other two blue boxes that say V1 and A1 are for track targeting, which come into play after you edit clips into the timeline. Don't let those confuse you. You don't need to be concerned with them when simply dragging clips to the timeline. The ones on the far left are the important ones in solving this problem. The boxes to the right do not come into play until you start editing for things like copy and pasting to another track, etc.

                 

                5. Source Patching issues happen most frequently with screen captured video that has variable frame rates, which is a very popular format editors use these days. That is why it is more important than ever to be focused on source patching when editing such footage. The issue doesn't commonly happen with footage coming from camcorders, etc.

                 

                This is a very common, yet crucial, bit of info that gets by a lot of editors when they are starting out, so you wouldn't be alone. 

                 

                Let me know if you have any questions.

                 

                Thanks,
                Kevin

                Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community & Engagement Strategist – Pro Video and Audio
                  samm19071579
                  samm19071579
                  Participant
                  February 18, 2019

                  Thank you so much!! Solved immediately

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