Create a sequence

In most cases, you can start a sequence simply by using one of the presets provided in the New Sequence dialog box. The presets included with Adobe Premiere Pro include common sequence types. Preserve editing quality by using a preset that conforms to the specifications of your original assets. For example, if your sequence will use footage mostly in DV format, use a DV preset. If you need to specify lower quality settings for output (such as streaming web video), don’t change your sequence settings—instead, change your export settings later.

If your computer has a capture card compatible with Adobe Premiere Pro, its own optimized presets may appear in the Available Presets list.

The sequence settings must be correct when you create the sequence. Once a sequence is created, some sequence settings, such as the timebase settings, are locked. This prevents unwanted inconsistencies that could result from changing sequence settings later.