Copying adjustments in Adobe Premiere Pro is straightforward and can be done in several ways depending on what you're adjusting and where. Here's a breakdown of the methods:
Copying Effects and Adjustments Between Clips in the Same Project
This method covers copying effects like Lumetri Color, and other adjustments applied directly to clips.
- Selection: Select the clip with the adjustments you want to copy.
- Copy Method 1 (Edit Menu): Go to Edit > Paste Attributes. This opens a dialog box allowing you to selectively choose which attributes to copy (effects, audio, etc.).
- Copy Method 2 (Right-Click Menu): Right-click the selected clip and choose Paste Attributes. This offers the same selective options as the Edit menu method.
- Target: Select the clip(s) you want to apply the adjustments to.
- Paste: The selected adjustments will now be applied to the target clip(s).
Example: You've perfected the Lumetri Color adjustments on one clip. Select this clip, then right-click and choose Paste Attributes on another clip to copy those color adjustments.
Copying Effects from the Effects Control Panel
This method works for copying individual effects, like a specific filter, from one part of the project to another, even within an effect like Lumetri Color.
- Select Effect: In the Effects Control panel, select the effect you want to copy.
- Copy: Go to Edit > Copy, or right-click the effect and choose Copy.
- Target: Select the clip or adjustment layer where you want to paste the effect.
- Paste: Go to Edit > Paste, or right-click and select Paste.
Copying Adjustments Between Projects
While there's no direct method to copy adjustment layers between projects, you can achieve this by:
- Exporting and Importing: Export your adjustments (e.g., as a LUT) from your original project and import it into your new project.
- Creating Presets: Save your adjustments as a preset in your first project and then import or load this preset in the new project. This is an efficient way to reuse your stylistic choices.
Copying Raw Settings
To copy RAW settings, use the Paste Attributes method as described above. This will transfer the settings from the "master" settings panel in Effects Control.
Important Note on Adjustment Layers
Remember that using adjustment layers is best practice for non-destructive editing. Applying adjustments directly to clips can cause issues down the line. Adjustment layers maintain flexibility, allowing you to easily modify and copy adjustments later.
