Note: This feature is available for Creative Cloud for teams and enterprise users.
If you import a flattened video file (e.g., an exported master or stock footage reel), Premiere Pro 15 can automatically detect every hard cut and chop the clip into individual shots on the timeline. This is a lifesaver for editors re-working old projects without original source files.
Located in the Time Remapping context menu, is an AI tool for music beds.
Adobe leveraged its artificial intelligence engine, Adobe Sensei, to automate complex editing tasks that used to take hours. 1. Audio Auto-Ducking
Perhaps the most transformative feature in the Premiere Pro 15.0 update was the overhaul of how captions and subtitles are handled. Previously, captioning was a tedious, separate process.
Note: This update cycle runs from version 15.0 (March 2021) through 15.4 (August 2021).
: After updating, it is recommended to clear your media cache and reset plug-in caches to avoid stability issues.
Beyond new tools, the v15 series addressed several critical stability issues identified by the community:
: Introduced a comprehensive toolset for adding and stylizing subtitles. Captions now have their own dedicated track on the timeline, allowing you to edit them like video or audio clips.
: Editors gained the ability to swap out specific media—like logos or video clips—within existing MOGRTs directly on the Premiere Pro timeline without needing to go back into After Effects.