By re-pressing it, you can use the original media. From now on, you will see the proxy button getting turned blue when you press it. Below the video preview, you may find “Program Monitor Toolbar” button.Ĭhoose the “Button Editor” and drag the “Toggle Proxies” button on the toolbar. Then you need to add a button in order to turn proxies on and off. Now, “Adobe Media Encoder” will be launched to render your files into easy-to-edit proxy files. Choose “GoPro Cineform” or “Apple ProRes” followed by “OK”.
In order to use proxy, right-click on the video and pick “Proxy” > “Create Proxies” and choose file format and location of proxy. At the time of final rendering of the footage, the quality will be same. Creating proxies will improve the performance on your computer by reducing the footage quality for the time being. According to this, if you want a smoother editing and rendering of your clip, using proxy is a considerable way. Reducing the preview quality will lessen the system burden. In case the video is 1080p, you shouldn’t select less than “1/4”. You can choose from “1/2” or “1/4” for HD video and “1/8” or “1/6” for 4K and above video. Simply go to “Program Monitor” and hit on “Select Playback Resolution” box.
One of the Premiere Pro tips includes changing the playback resolution of your footage.