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Mar 17, 2019 9:51 PM UTC
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No motion option under Effect Controls?

I have never seen a clip not have motion under the effect controls (in source monitor) until today. I don't have access to the motion drop down arrow on some clips. So I can't change position, rotation, scale, etc.

What might be causing this and how do I correct it? Thanks!

Jim

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Dec 8, 2023 5:33 PM UTC

 Bit late to the party, but if anyone is searching for this issue, I had it.. turns out there's a setting needs to be checked, bottom right of the source window (and this still) make sure it's set to 'show all properties'

 

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Participating Frequently
Oct 16, 2025 9:44 AM UTC

It turns out that this kind of thing happens in 2025 too. Selecting filters, restarting, or importing didn't help.

Using any clip that contained a "Motion" section, I created a Preset and then dropped it onto a clip without a "Motion" section. This added the missing parameters.

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Participant
Oct 16, 2025 6:32 PM UTC

THIS! Thank you, man. You just saved my a**. 

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defaulthc63m4b9y0gxCorrect answer
Participant
Dec 8, 2023 5:33 PM UTC

 Bit late to the party, but if anyone is searching for this issue, I had it.. turns out there's a setting needs to be checked, bottom right of the source window (and this still) make sure it's set to 'show all properties'

 

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Participant
Jun 11, 2024 7:31 PM UTC

Thanks!

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Participant
Mar 31, 2021 6:32 PM UTC

I've had this issue with certain effects disappearing too, but after closing a bunch of panels and then going to Window -> Effect Controls everything was back to normal. 

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Peru Bob
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Mar 17, 2019 10:06 PM UTC

Try resetting the preferences:

FAQ: How to reset preferences in Premiere Pro?

If that doesn't work, try resetting the Workspaces:

Reset a workspace

Reset the current workspace to return to its original, saved layout of panels.

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Click the Workspace menu icon and select Reset to Saved Layout.
    • Choose Window > Workspace > Reset to Saved Layout.

from here:

https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/using/workspaces.html

If that doesn’t work ,try updating or rolling back your graphics driver directly from the video card manufacturer’s site.

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Known Participant
Mar 18, 2019 2:51 AM UTC

Thanks Bob, but I reset the workspace to a saved layout and rolled back the drivers a few versions and I'm still not seeing motions under effect controls. That other issue I'm having with the volume didn't correct itself either. They may be related. I see the volume option seems to be missing under effect controls for some audio clips as well.

Jim

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Ann Bens
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Mar 18, 2019 10:51 AM UTC