Edit After Effects work in Premiere Pro

 Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects are two of the most popular video editing software programs available. Premiere Pro is a non-linear editor (NLE) that is used for assembling and editing video footage, while After Effects is a motion graphics and visual effects program.

While the two programs have different strengths, they can be used together in a powerful workflow. One way to do this is to edit After Effects work in Premiere Pro. This can be useful for adding motion graphics and visual effects to your video footage without having to leave Premiere Pro.

Dynamic Link

The key to editing After Effects work in Premiere Pro is a feature called Dynamic Link. Dynamic Link allows you to link After Effects compositions to Premiere Pro sequences. This means that any changes you make to the After Effects composition will be reflected in the Premiere Pro sequence in real time.

To use Dynamic Link, simply import your After Effects composition into Premiere Pro as a new clip. You can then drag and drop the clip into your sequence and edit it just like any other clip.

Editing After Effects work in Premiere Pro

Once you have imported your After Effects composition into Premiere Pro, you can edit it just like any other clip. You can trim the clip, add transitions, and even apply effects to it.

If you need to make any changes to the After Effects composition itself, you can double-click on it in the Premiere Pro timeline to open it in After Effects. Once you have made your changes, simply save the composition and close After Effects. The changes will be automatically reflected in the Premiere Pro sequence.

Live Text templates

One of the most useful features of Dynamic Link is the ability to edit Live Text templates in Premiere Pro. Live Text templates are After Effects compositions that contain editable text fields.

To edit a Live Text template in Premiere Pro, simply double-click on it in the Premiere Pro timeline. This will open the Live Text template editor. You can then edit the text in the template and change the font, size, color, and other properties.

Once you have finished editing the text, simply click the “Save” button. The changes will be automatically reflected in the Premiere Pro sequence.

Masking and tracking

Another useful feature of Dynamic Link is the ability to edit masking and tracking data in Premiere Pro. Masking and tracking allow you to select specific areas of a video frame and apply effects to them.

To edit masking and tracking data in Premiere Pro, simply double-click on the After Effects composition in the Premiere Pro timeline. This will open the After Effects composition in Premiere Pro.

You can then edit the masking and tracking data in the After Effects Composition window. Once you have finished editing the data, simply save the composition and close After Effects. The changes will be automatically reflected in the Premiere Pro sequence.

Conclusion

Editing After Effects work in Premiere Pro is a powerful way to add motion graphics and visual effects to your video footage. By using Dynamic Link, you can easily switch between the two programs and make changes to your work without having to render it.

Here are some additional tips for editing After Effects work in Premiere Pro:

  • Use the “Link to Composition” option when importing After Effects compositions into Premiere Pro. This will ensure that the two programs are linked and that any changes you make in After Effects are reflected in Premiere Pro in real time.
  • Use the “Live Text Editor” to edit text in Live Text templates. This is a quick and easy way to make changes to text without having to open After Effects.
  • Use the “Effect Controls” panel in Premiere Pro to edit masking and tracking data. This is a convenient way to make changes to masking and tracking data without having to switch to After Effects.
  • When you are finished editing your After Effects work in Premiere Pro, be sure to “Export Composition” from After Effects. This will create a new video file that can be used in other applications.

By following these tips, you can easily edit After Effects work in Premiere Pro and create professional-looking videos.

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