Your preset now appears under User Presets in the New Sequence dialog.
Here’s a deep, structured dive into —what they are, why they matter, how to create, modify, and manage them, plus advanced workflow strategies. adobe premiere pro sequence presets
⚠️ Many built-in presets use compressed preview codecs (e.g., MPEG I-frame). These cause lower-quality playback and slower scrubbing. Always prefer intra-frame codecs like ProRes, DNxHD, or CineForm for previews. Your preset now appears under User Presets in
| Setting | Recommended Value | Why | |--------|------------------|-----| | Editing Mode | Custom | Allows you to change preview codec | | Timebase | Match source frame rate (23.976, 25, 29.97, etc.) | Avoids frame blending or repeated frames | | Frame Size | 1920×1080 (HD), 3840×2160 (4K UHD) | Match your primary footage | | Pixel Aspect Ratio | Square Pixels (1.0) | Standard for all modern screens | | Fields | No Fields (Progressive) | Interlacing is obsolete for web/digital | | Display Format (Timecode) | 25 fps or 29.97 fps drop/non-drop | Use drop-frame for 29.97 broadcast | | Preview File Format | QuickTime (or MXF) + ProRes 422 / DNxHR SQ | High quality, fast scrubbing | | Width (preview) | Same as sequence width | No scaling during previews | | Audio Sample Rate | 48000 Hz | Standard for video | | Audio Channels | Stereo (unless multichannel needed) | Most common delivery | These cause lower-quality playback and slower scrubbing
Open the dialog ( Ctrl+N on Windows or Cmd+N on Mac). Switch to the Settings tab. Change the Editing Mode to Custom . Adjust your desired frame size, frame rate, and audio. Click Save Preset at the bottom to store it for future use.
