To open a Premiere Pro sequence in After Effects, you can use the "Replace with After Effects Composition" feature or import the Premiere Pro project file directly. Here's how:
Method 1: Replace with After Effects Composition (Dynamic Link)
This is generally the preferred method as it allows you to dynamically link clips and edits between the two programs, meaning changes in After Effects automatically update in Premiere Pro.
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Select the Clip(s) or Sequence: In your Premiere Pro timeline, select the specific clip(s) or a nested sequence you want to bring into After Effects.
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Right-Click and Choose "Replace with After Effects Composition": Right-click on the selected clip(s) and choose "Replace with After Effects Composition" from the context menu.
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After Effects Opens (if not already open): After Effects will launch (or come to the foreground if already open).
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Composition Created: After Effects automatically creates a new composition containing the selected clip(s). The Premiere Pro clip(s) in your timeline will be replaced by a dynamically linked After Effects composition. This means that it will be as if you did all the work inside of Premiere Pro.
Method 2: Importing the Premiere Pro Project into After Effects
This method brings the entire Premiere Pro project into After Effects.
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Open After Effects: Launch Adobe After Effects.
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Import Premiere Pro Project: Go to
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Select Project File: Locate and select your Premiere Pro project (.prproj) file.
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Choose Sequence: After Effects will present you with a dialog box listing the sequences in your Premiere Pro project. Select the sequence you want to import.
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Adjust Import Settings (Optional): You may be able to choose whether to import as individual comps or as a single comp with nested elements, depending on the version of After Effects.
Important Considerations:
- Dynamic Link: Using "Replace with After Effects Composition" utilizes Dynamic Link. This is beneficial because any changes made in After Effects will automatically update in Premiere Pro without re-rendering, saving time and effort.
- Project Complexity: If your Premiere Pro project is very large and complex, importing the entire project into After Effects might slow down performance. In such cases, using the "Replace with After Effects Composition" method for specific sections is recommended.
- Essential Graphics: As mentioned in the provided text snippet, Essential Graphics created in Premiere Pro can be brought over to After Effects using these methods.
In summary, Dynamic Link via "Replace with After Effects Composition" is usually the best way to open a Premiere Pro sequence in After Effects, allowing for a seamless workflow and real-time updates between the two programs.
