Where did the Essential Graphics panel go?

[Randune23]

So I am working in Beta version 24.6.0 and I am to the point in my video where I want to add some cool mogrts and the "Graphics Template" window is available but NOT Essential Graphics.  Just to make sure I got the terms correct, I opened up my other PP progrma and sure enough.

So why did Abobe make the change?  Graphics are not displayed under the Effect Controls inside of in the Essential Graphics panel.  It is just WEIRD!!!  To edit a mogrt you would ALWAYS go to the Essential Graphics panel.  The "Graphics Template" is just that...a way to look at mogrts on your computer.  But don't try to edit them in this panel.

Like always with Adobe, they make changes but really never tell you why they changed something.  "Someone, somewhere, somehow thought up a horrible idea in a meeting and some decision maker said, "Hey, that's a great idea...let's completely change the way they edit their mogrts."

NOT funny adobe, not funny at all.

Randy

[Ann Bens · Accepted solution]

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-beta-discussions/now-in-beta-properties-panel-for-premie...

[jstrawn]

Your points are valid @Randune23 ... I don't like it either when my UI radically changes in apps I use constantly without much notice. But the link that @Ann Bens shared explains the new changes pretty well. Also note that the switch to Properties Panel in PrPro is ONLY in Beta for now. There will be broader, louder announcements before the feature officially releases.

[Randune23]

Well for the ease of editing mogrts, I hope it stays in the beta version and never makes its way to the full PP version.  As I am working on a big promo video for an event at work, for whatever reason, I opened up last year's project and since it was created in last year's beta, it opened up in beta.  

So without thinking about it, I started making this year's video in beta.  And that is when I ran into all the issues with the absence of the Essential Graphics panel.  In fact, I opened up the current PP version and LOVED how easy it was to edit my mogrts.  Ahhh, how I long for those days again.

In fact, the next videos for my YouTube channel, I am going to make sure I DO NOT start a new project in a beta version.

I read the article by Ann Bens and it's cute but doesn't really explain the move away from the Essential Graphics panel to the new Graphics Template.

Have a great day!!!

Randy

[j0El]

Yeah this new version is TRASH. I have to have two panels open for text instead of one, and the second one is floating?  Why fix something that wasn't broke?  This is much more horrible than it used to be with Essential Graphics. Someone make them change it back

[Ann Bens]

Panels you can dock.

Its all there just in a different order.

[Clubware]

And this is why I never delete older versions until I've verified that the "New & Improved!" version works how I need it to. They were doing so well. And now this. It's live and it's a mess. I can't find any fields to edit in any MOGRT. I shouldn't have to hunt for this. Can you say "intuitive"? I think they've hired someone new who wants to "make their mark". Welp, they've made it. Let the pink slips fly.

[fernando alves]

Hello. community,

Abobe Premiere version 24.6.0 BETA (Build 30)

Mac OS Sonoma 14.4.1

Where is the "Essential Graphic" tab. I use a lot this tab. Now can not find it. If It doesn't exist anymore, what is the tab that correspond "Essential Graphics".

Thanks a lot

[Theresa Rostek · Accepted solution]

Hi @fernando alves,

We've implemented a new workflow - please open the Graphics Templates panel to access your mogrts, then open the new Properties Panel to edit the controls.

Sorry for the confusion, we're currently working on a way to highlight the change.

Cheers,

Theresa

[fernando alves]

Thanks a lot, @Theresa Rostek !

[kriss__]

This is the dumbest thing, why would such a stupid change be made.... Makes no sense, I'm getting closer and closer to using da vinci resolve for editing. Stop making dumb changes, please! 

[Stargazer on ARM]

I agree, this the worst! And at the worst possible time! I'm making media presentations for a museum, right now on the biggest and most complexed exhibition we hav had in 10 years opening date november 17, and I'm currently wrestling with an artistic 12x20 feet projection covering an entire wall. I have got enough problems rigging projectors and warping wall2wall projektion to fit the archtctural structiure, and the last thing I need is to loose all the graphic tools and desperatley go wild goose chasing for them in 12000 different menues not sure to find them as they may or may not exist anymore. I got a long and strong neck but not this strong, so thanks a lot for leaving me hanging.

Stargazer

[Peter_Robins]

I just 'upgraded' to PP 25 and I have to say, the changes to the Essential Graphics are totally unworkable for me.
It now takes me two steps to create the text and adjust the properties, instead of having the essential graphics window open to access text creation and adjustments at once.

I can not afford such a slowdown, as I edit funeral videos and have 60 templates to work from and I have to maximise my workflow as much as possible to keep up with all the jobs.

Please, this has now becom an unworkable bug and must be reversed as soon as possible.

[Peter_Robins]

Also, you've taken away the X/Y centering in properties for graphics!

Why? Why? Why?

Is Adobe seriously out to make everyones workflow more difficult?

[Peter_Robins]

Correction, you've hidden the X/Y centering at the bottom of the Properties panel.

Still making my workflow harder, having to look for everything in two places and scroll down, where previously it was all in the one panel at eye level.

Not happy.

[nobel_0792]

It's a really horrible change, without this guide I'd never of found it. 

It also pops out as a seperate window and like some windows allow you to re-dock. This one doesn't seem to allow that.

Very frustrating change.

[beneytalis]

STOP changing things that didn't need to be changed. Of all the crappy PP things that need to be fixed...this isn't one of them.

[matthew_4761]

Nothing is solved. Im knocking out a video to my newsletter subscribers and I can't find the fonts anywhere. This may rank as one of the most stupid things I've ever known Adobe to do.  Why would you make such an essential tool so hard to find? Just admit your mistake and put it back the way it was. Hard to find fonts? That goes exactly against any great design function.. which is to make it simple. I still can't find it in the "Graphics Template" as you suggest.. I just see those templates I have never used or needed, and adobe stock, which I don't use. I think I'm going to give up tonight and just upload it with zero fonts. Thanks. 

[Ofer0D4D]

These changes Adobe is making are driving people nutts!!!!

We are used to a workflow!!!

It works fine!

Why change????????????

[Peter_Robins]

With all due respect, highlight the change by reversing it. Simple.

[Jeffrey_Fitzmorris4557]

The recent updates to Adobe Premiere have significantly slowed down my workflow. I wonder why changes are being made that complicate the editing process further. For instance, the caption editing process has become frustrating. Why can't I easily modify the appearance of captions without having to redo them each time? Why do I have to search for a substitute for the graphics essentials whenever I want to change? T

These issues are causing many users, including myself, to consider switching to DaVinci Resolve.


Here are some more issues I have noticed. Since I opened the can of worms. I miss the old Premiere.

1. Stability and Performance:

   • Frequent crashes or freezes during rendering and playback.
   • Slow performance on high-resolution projects, even with powerful hardware.

2. User Interface (UI) Navigation:

   • A complicated and cluttered UI, which can be overwhelming for new users.
   • Lack of customizable workspace options tailored to user preferences.

3. Media Management:

   • Difficulties in organizing and managing media files within the project panel.
   • Issues with Adobe's Dynamic Link, particularly between Premiere and After Effects.

4. Audio Editing:

   • Inadequate audio editing tools compared to other software options.
   • Poor integration with third-party audio plugins.

5. Captioning and Subtitles:

   • Limited functionality and flexibility in editing captions and subtitles.
   • Inconsistent formatting options, requiring users to use workarounds.

6. Effects and Transitions:

   • Standard effects and transitions can feel outdated and lack diversity.
   • Difficulties in keyframing effects without cumbersome workarounds.

7. Collaboration Tools:

   • Challenges in working collaboratively, especially in cloud-based projects.
   • Need for improved commenting and revision systems for team projects.

8. Search Functionality:

   • Inefficient search functions within the project panel and media browser.
   • Difficulty in finding specific clips or content quickly.

9. Version Updates:

   • Frequent changes to the interface and features can lead to a steep learning curve.
   • Some updates introduce new bugs while fixing others, frustrating users.

10. Support and Documentation:

    • Lack of comprehensive, easily accessible tutorials and documentation for new features.
    • Slow response times for customer support inquiries.

These issues significantly impact the user experience and workflow, and addressing them could improve Adobe Premiere’s overall functionality and user satisfaction.

[Paul22519508f4zv]

I can't even figure this out, nothing appears for me even with the basic instructions. Below, why do you make these dumb changes. Literally no controls appear for me in properties 

[Ann Bens]

Hilight the text or shape on the properties panel

[Paul22519508f4zv]

My Premiere 24 wasnt working properly, had to move to Beta 25, as a workaround , but the properties panel control does not give any elements in text on captions to be able to controlled. 

[beneytalis]

This was a horrible UI change. Just terrible. It makes zero sense. Put it back. I'm edging closer and closer to leaving PP behind and going back to FCPX. I should have never left.