The industry standard for editing on macOS. Using a ProRes preset creates a timeline optimized for ProRes source footage and preview rendering.

Generally, yes—but exercise caution. Presets created in newer versions may include parameters not supported by older versions. For maximum compatibility, create and share presets within the same major version of Premiere Pro whenever possible.

To get the most out of sequence presets in Adobe Premiere Pro, follow these best practices:

Before diving into the technical steps, remember the golden rule of sequence presets: . If most of your clips are 4K at 23.976 fps, set your preset accordingly. If you mix formats, choose the settings that align with your primary footage and let Premiere handle the mismatched clips through scaling and frame blending.

, without including the date (since these presets should be reviewed and potentially updated several times a year).

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Instantly set up projects without manually adjusting settings every time.

Note: Avoid these unless your broadcasting network explicitly demands an interlaced format. How to Create a Custom Sequence Preset