Open Nested Sequences Inline in Timeline (Like Avid Media Composer)

[Jérôme38315681v2nr]

Product: Adobe Premiere Pro
Category: Timeline / Editing Workflow

Description:

In Avid Media Composer, when working with a collapsed group of video tracks (a nested sequence), it's possible to double-click and open it inline within the same timeline, make edits, and then collapse it again — all without switching to a separate sequence tab.

In Premiere Pro, double-clicking a nested sequence opens it in a new timeline tab, which breaks the editing flow and makes quick adjustments more cumbersome.

How this would help my workflow:

As a video technician working in fast-paced environments, I often nest multiple layers for organization or effects. Being able to open and edit these nests directly in the main timeline would save time, reduce context switching, and make the editing experience more fluid — especially when working on complex sequences with multiple layers.

Additionally, staying in the main timeline allows me to hear the full audio context of the edit, not just the audio contained within the nested sequence. This is crucial when syncing, mixing, or adjusting visuals to match audio cues that exist outside the nest.

Request:

Please consider adding the ability to expand and edit nested sequences inline in the main timeline, without opening a separate tab. This would be a major improvement for editors coming from Avid and for anyone working with layered compositions.

[Jérôme38315681v2nr]

Could be very nice also for the title... as in my other suggested idea : https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-ideas/expand-title-layers-inline-in-timeline-for-precise...

[PaulMurphy]

You can view both the main sequence and a nested sequence simultaneously by splitting the Timeline panel:

1. Double-click the nested sequence to open it in the Timeline.
2. Click and drag the tab with the nested sequence’s name toward the bottom of the Timeline panel.
3. When you see a purple rhombus icon appear, release the mouse. This will split the Timeline panel into two views.

Now you can view and edit both sequences side by side, similar to the functionality you're looking for.

[Jérôme38315681v2nr]

Thanks for the idea. But it's not working as well. I end up with a view of two timelines. The main video might be 30 minutes long, but the nested section could be 30 seconds, for example. So, the display between the two timelines isn't consistent depending on the zoom (in time) on each timeline.

Being able to open (uncollapse) a nested sequence directly within the timeline allows for modifications while maintaining sync with the main timeline's audio and clips that might be on tracks below or above the nested clip.  And just need to "re-collapse" it after the modifications.