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RFendelman
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August 18, 2011
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How do you change sequence settings in Premiere Pro CS6, and earlier?

  • August 18, 2011
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Is it possible to change a sequences settings once you've set up the sequence?

In Sequence Settings everything is grayed out so I can't change it.

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      Correct answer excited_Genie16B8

      In that case, no.

      But you can create a new one with the desired settings and Copy/Paste clips into it.

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      ACT.onn
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      September 2, 2012

      But the problem is then I have to change each individual piece of the offending sequence in my final timeline to the new sequence. I need to be able to change a sequence setting on the fly. This would help when Adobe and the cameras I use decide to have a moment of stupidness.

      the_wine_snob
      the_wine_snob
      Inspiring
      September 2, 2012

      Unfortunately, the closest workflow would be to create a New Sequence, and set Custom parameters, if a complete Preset does not exist, then Copy/Paste from the offending Sequence, into the new one.

      Perhaps time for a Feature Request?

      Good luck,

      Hunt

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      ACT.onn
      Known Participant
      September 3, 2012

      Hello Bill

      How does that help. I have already used the footage in a sequence that I have placed in another sequence and edited the footage.

      I had raw footage (RF) that I put on a sequence (A) then I placed that on a new sequence (B). I then edited the footage (sequence (A)) in sequence (B).

      Sequence (B) - edited for content here

           ^--Sequence (A)

                ^--Raw Footage (RF)

      I dont know if this is the best method of doing things but I figure it will allow me to put effects and stuff on the whole edited sequence after I am done editing without having to do it for each bit. This is a project that is around 30 minutes in length of footage. I am trying to trim down to a 5 minute presentation and I do need to also create a DVD of the full 30 minutes.

      A feature request would be for Adobe to make any and all AVCHD footage recognized properly.

      Ann Bens
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      Ann BensCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 1, 2012

      RFendelman wrote:

      Is it possible to change a sequences settings once you've set up the sequence?

      In Sequence Settings everything is grayed out so I can't change it.

      Well yes but only if the sequence is empty.

      Drag clip to timeline and a Clip Mismatch Warning dialog box appears.

      Hit Change Sequence Settings.

      the_wine_snob
      the_wine_snob
      Inspiring
      September 1, 2012

      Ann,

      Good call. I had not considered that possible workflow. You have just altered my way of thinking, as would have said "No," until you pointed out this exception.

      Thank you,

      Hunt

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      Richard M KnightCommunity Expert
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      September 1, 2012

      If not the video side of the sequence, it would be nice to be able to change the Audio master track. I keep forgetting to make my sequences 5.1.

      Richard Knight

      Todd_Kopriva
      Todd_Kopriva
      Inspiring
      August 19, 2011

      Here's more information about choosing and changing sequence settings:

      FAQ: How do I choose the right sequence settings?

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      excited_Genie16B8Correct answer
      Legend
      August 18, 2011

      In that case, no.

      But you can create a new one with the desired settings and Copy/Paste clips into it.

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        RFendelmanAuthor
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        August 18, 2011

        Too bad.  In FCP you can change the sequence settings to anything anytime.   It may not look right, but you can do it.

        Thanks for you help.

        the_wine_snob
        the_wine_snob
        Inspiring
        August 18, 2011
        Just out of curiosity, if the footage does not look right, what would be the purpose of changing the Sequences' settings?

        If, for instance, you created a DV seq and put HD material in it - FC would resize the material to DV size, when you changed the seq setting to HD the clip would be too small, you could then remove the resizing so it would display properly. It would ususally be easer to create a new seq and copy and paste into it, same as Premeir.


        OK, thanks.

        In PrPro, from CS 5 up, one can just Import an Asset into the Project, and then drag that Asset to the New Icon, and PrPro will create the proper Sequence for that, so one should not have to change Sequence settings, or experience having the wrong one.

        Good luck,

        Hunt

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