Adobe is constantly updating their software, so you may personally not find as much excitement around updates as in years past. Nonetheless, there were some useful recent additions to Adobe Premiere Pro that will make you more efficient.
Clip updates
First, sequences have become easier to read. Adobe has brought in new clip colors that make them easier to discern. There is also an updated FX badge on the top right corner of clips.
The badge is disabled if there are no effects on the clip. If you click on the FX badge, you can select “Add Effects” to open the Effects Panel to add an effect. If you hover over the FX badge, you will get a list of effects on the clip.
With audio clips, the waveforms now resize intelligently when you alter track height. My favorite new feature is the interactive fade handle. Small squares appear in the corner of a clip when you hover over it. You can click and drag these squares to efficiently create a fade in/out. You have control of the slope of the fade, and can also create crossfades in this manner.
AI updates
There is another great update for audio. Adobe AI can now detect the type of audio clip, such as music, dialogue, sound effect, etc. When this tagging is performed, an Interactive badge will appear on the top right corner of the clip. This appears just left of the FX badge. You can select the badge to quickly bring up the Essential Sound panel.
Video support
Hardware acceleration for playback now includes AVC LongGOP, HEVC LongGOP, and HEVC Intra (in MXF), which is relevant for many Sony, Canon, and Panasonic users.
Premiere Pro now also supports ProRes Log from iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, including a LUT-free automated solution.
These are some of the most impactful parts of the update, but you can read more about the entire update here. It’s great to see Adobe listening to user feedback to provide meaningful updates and bug fixes at such a rapid pace. Hopefully you can enjoy a better workflow with these new features.