.R3D Consolidate Duplicates - does nothing

Report · Mar 22, 2022

Steps to reproduce:

1. Import a .R3D file (through media browser)

2. import the same file again
3. create a new sequence (or use an empty sequence already created)

4. select one of the, twice imported, .R3D files and place it in the sequence

5. select the other, . R3D file and place it in the same sequence

6. within your timeline display settings turn on "show duplicate frame markers"

(repeat the steps above with a .mov file)

Result: Both clips now display as duplicates in my timeline. Yet if I choose "consolidate duplicates" from the edit menu .R3D files are not removing duplicates from my project. The same process with .mov will remove a duplicate.

Expected: If Premiere is aware that the clip is duplicated in the timeline I would expect it to delete the duplicate in the project.

System info
Application: Premiere Pro (Beta) v22.4.0.12
OS: macOS v12.2.1, RAM: 64.00 GB GB, CPUs (logical): 16

Report · May 05, 2023

Hi!

I believe I've found the solution!!! I did not try this with .R3D files but I had a similar issue of consolidate duplicates not working, so let me know if this also fixes it!

1) Go into your project, click in an empty spot in your project panel.

2) Go to File > Export > Final Cut Pro XML

3) Open up a blank project and import the new XML!

This should bring in all your timelines as well as just ONE instance of all the media!!!