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Adobe has dropped some major updates for Premiere Pro, and they're claiming it's five times faster. Yes, you heard that right! So, what's all the fuss about? Let's dive into the details.

Adobe's Fall 2023 Lineup

Adobe has unleashed a slew of new features that'll make your editing life a breeze. First off, let's talk about Adobe's enhanced audio capabilities. They've finally brought Adobe Enhance for Audio into Premiere Pro, well, at least in beta for now. This feature has been lurking in the Adobe AI ecosystem, known as Adobe Enhance for Podcasting, but it's time to shine in Premiere Pro.

In the past, when dealing with subpar audio, I'd export it, run it through Adobe Enhance in Adobe Podcast, and then bring it back into Premiere Pro. But now, with Enhance for Audio integrated right into Premiere Pro, no more round trips! Adobe is saving us time and hassle.

Speech Enhance Coming to Premiere Pro

Let's say you've got some questionable audio quality, like my recording using a built-in microphone on a 360 camera. It's not ideal, especially with distracting background noise. Here's where Adobe Enhance comes to the rescue.

1. Load your clip into Premiere Pro.

2. Open the Essential Sound panel.

3. Select "Enhanced Speech."

4. Click "Enhance."

Boom! Adobe works its magic. You can even fine-tune the processing strength to your liking. At full blast, it's impressive at cleaning up background noise without sacrificing voice quality. But even at half strength, it's a noticeable improvement.

A Sharper Text-Based Editing Experience

Next up, Adobe is flexing its AI muscles in text-based editing. Premiere Pro's new Transcribe feature is a game-changer. It transcribes your clips quickly and accurately.

But here's the cool part: it can detect filler words like "um" and "uh." Yes, those annoying verbal hesitations we all tend to use. With a single click, you can select and delete all these filler words in one go. Talk about a time-saver for interviews and dialogue work!

Color Grading Gets an Upgrade

Now, let's talk color. Premiere Pro's Lumetri Control panel has some fresh additions. It's not just about color grading anymore; it's about understanding the color space of your footage and output.

Auto-detecting the video color space is a breeze, making color correction smoother. Plus, there's an "Auto Tone Map Media" feature that ensures your HDR footage looks great in your chosen color space, preventing those funky colors.

A Timeline that is 5 Times Faster

Adobe boasts that the timeline in Premiere Pro is now five times faster. While they haven't spilled the beans on the technical details, we're eagerly waiting to see the improvements for ourselves. A faster timeline means smoother editing, trimming, and overall better performance.

Bonus: Adobe After Effects Updates

And if you're an After Effects enthusiast, you're in for a treat too. Adobe has introduced a true 3D workspace, allowing you to natively import 3D models. It's a game-changer for 3D artists and those dipping their toes into 3D work.

They've also upgraded the AI-powered Roto Brush, making it smarter than ever. While these enhancements are fantastic, we're secretly hoping some of these features might find their way into Premiere Pro in the future.

So, there you have it, folks! Adobe's latest updates are a filmmaking and editing dream come true. Let us know in the comments which feature you're most excited about, and stay tuned for more exciting updates. Until next time, happy editing! 👋