Multiple Projects Open Simultaneously

[FasanoUnderwaterPro]

I require to have multiple projects open simultaneously. It's because I have a project just for business files that are used in multiple projects, a seperate project that houses music to be used in multiple files, etc...

I set it this way when I was a FCP user which allowed multiple projects.

Is there a workaround in PPro?

[Ann Bens]

You can do that with the Media Browser.

Import sequence from other project.

Copy/paste what you need and delete the imported sequence.

[larav57388833]

Thank you

[Kevin-Monahan]

FasanoUnderwaterPro,

This is a feature of Premiere Pro CC 2018. You've been able to share material via Media Browser for some time now, as well.

Thanks,
Kevin

[Kevin-Monahan · Accepted solution]

This feature exists now. Enjoy.

[R Neil Haugen]

What Kevin is talking about is the Productions model of using Premiere Pro. Which is awesome to have separate, fast working projects yet have access to all your b-roll, audio, templates, everything.

Neil

[Kevin-Monahan]

Actually, you can have multiple project open and Productions don't have to be involved. For example, I have some projects that are standalone (my Laguna Seca stuff I'm working on now, say) while I have other projects working (Europe 2016 Sequences in my Europe Prodcution) at the same time. So you can mix and match projects that are open either as standalone projects or as part of a productions.

Prior to Productions and when this "Multiple Projects" feature was first rolled out "Shared Projects" was basically the Productions workflow, and that is the thing that has evolved the most.

Many editors working on simple projects do not want Productions, as it adds a perceived layer of complexity to an already intense workflow. Got it.

That said, these same editors also might not comprehend how Productions could create a superior workflow to incorporate in previous "one project at a time" workflows. I think that creating more projects to "simplify" a workflow is not an easy thing to grok for some editors, they might need to be walked through it to fully appreciate what it can do (fewer crashes, say). I am still going through some workflow kinks from time to time, so I can relate.

Good discussion. Thanks!
Kevin

[R Neil Haugen]

Productions does take a bit of time to 'grok' ... it's so freaking different.

Their basic recommendation is to create a folder structure first ... and done through the Productions folder, these are all real folders on-disc. Then within your subfolders, either create additional subfolders for sections of your work or projects, or make project files.

And ... keep your project files direct and simple. Put media in one, sequences in another within the same subfolder.

Essentially, use project files as you previously organised bins. Which sounds odd ...

But boy, does it work beautifully.

I can work any project I want to, simply by using the Productions panel as my "home". Cut back & forth, work on this, work on that, drag b-roll or audio library files over here ... and never have a duplicated asset. Never have to go back out of a project and open another.

Saves me so much time and hassle. Keystrokes, mouse work ... it's a joy.

Neil