Skip to main content
C
Chucklephuckles
Known Participant
May 12, 2025
Answered

Cant replace footage on clips

  • May 12, 2025
  • 2 replies
  • 692 views

I got a botched up project that I inherited from another editor and the issue is that there's actual proxies on the timeline. In the last project that was like this I was just able right click on the clip > click on reveal in project > then right click and > hit replace footage and search for it in explorer. But now "replace footage" is greyed out. The clips are merged clips but I'm sure this didnt make a difference in the last project.

 

Also I copied and pasted a lot of footage from the last project into this new one, not sure if that makes a difference.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

    Correct answer PaulMurphy

    You can't use Replace Footage with merged clips in Premiere Pro. Merged clips are treated as sequences, which limits some relinking functionality.

    Workaround:

    To relink a merged clip to the original file instead of a proxy, follow these steps:

    1. Select the merged clip in the Project panel.
    2. Go to File > Make Offline and choose Media Files Remain on Disk.
    3. Then, with the clip still selected, choose File > Link Media and point to the original file.

    Keep in mind that you cannot attach proxies to merged clips. This is one of several limitations with this workflow.


    Recommendation:

    In general, it's best to avoid using merged clips. They are considered an outdated method for syncing media and come with various limitations—such as restricted relinking options and no proxy support. A better and more flexible approach is to use multi-camera source sequences, which provide better media management and proxy integration.

    2 replies

    P
    Community Expert
    PaulMurphyCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    May 13, 2025

    You can't use Replace Footage with merged clips in Premiere Pro. Merged clips are treated as sequences, which limits some relinking functionality.

    Workaround:

    To relink a merged clip to the original file instead of a proxy, follow these steps:

    1. Select the merged clip in the Project panel.
    2. Go to File > Make Offline and choose Media Files Remain on Disk.
    3. Then, with the clip still selected, choose File > Link Media and point to the original file.

    Keep in mind that you cannot attach proxies to merged clips. This is one of several limitations with this workflow.


    Recommendation:

    In general, it's best to avoid using merged clips. They are considered an outdated method for syncing media and come with various limitations—such as restricted relinking options and no proxy support. A better and more flexible approach is to use multi-camera source sequences, which provide better media management and proxy integration.

      C
      ChucklephucklesAuthor
      Known Participant
      May 13, 2025

      Thank you! Turns out as you said they used merged clips and ran into problems so they masked out the proxies icon. Thats why I couldnt figure out what the hell is going on. The whole project is FUBAR.

      R
      Community Expert
      RobShultzCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 13, 2025

      It would be helpful to us if we could see a screen shot of your timeline. Are any of the clips in a nest? If so you'd have to un nest it  by double clicking on the nest.

      C
      ChucklephucklesAuthor
      Known Participant
      May 13, 2025

      No not nested clips. Here is a screen shot

       

      Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
      Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices