How to Import Footage into Premiere Pro (The Right Way)

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Sean Dykink

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Video Description: Try Artlist & Get Two Months FREE! https://artlist.io/artlist-70446/?artlist_aid=seandykink_3728&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=seandykink_3728&utm_campaign=seandykink_3728 Get 2 Months FREE of creative assets with Motion Array! https://motionarray.com/?artlist_aid=seandykink_3728&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=seandykink_3728&utm_campaign=seandykink_3728 About video: One of the biggest mistakes editors make in Premiere Pro is importing media the not so ideal way. It can cause massive issues down the line like missing files, and lost metadata, or simply make the process of importing media less efficient. In this video, I’ll show you the BEST method to import media using the Media Browser, and why it blows all the other methods out of the water. Whether you’re a solo editor, working in a studio, or collaborating with a remote team, learning the proper import workflow can save you from a ton of headaches. Plus, I’ll share my pro tips for organizing your media, customizing the Media Browser with metadata, and creating a dedicated Import Workspace inside Premiere. 🎓 Watch my classes on Skiillshare! Here's a free month of Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/profile/Sean-Dykink/5203218 https://skl.sh/4kRq4tF 👉 Follow me online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seandykink/ Substack: https://substack.com/@seandykink?r=wy... 📸 If you learned something from this video, tag me on Instagram/seandykink Thanks for being here, glad to have you in the community! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:36 The Best Way to Import Media in Premiere Pro 00:46 Avoiding Errors on Import 01:26 How to Properly Import Fragmented Clips 01:49 Pinning Your Project Folder for Faster Imports 02:16 Customizing Metadata 02:57 Creating a Custom Import Workspace 03:54 Avoiding Future Import Errors *Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission if you sign up. It helps support my work. Thank you! *Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission if you sign up. It helps support my work. Thank you!