How do I choose a sequence color workflow in Premiere Pro 25.2?

Choose the color-management preset for your SDR or HDR deliverable before grading.

THE SHORT ANSWER

Here's the approach.

Premiere Pro 25.2 introduced a revised color pipeline with six presets and support for a wide-gamut ACEScct working space. Choose the workflow at sequence level so the input conversion, working space and output conversion serve the same delivery goal.

For the 25.2 release, Adobe identifies Direct Rec.709 as the familiar SDR-style default. The Wide Gamut options offer a different pipeline for grading camera log and raw material. A preset does not replace checking the camera input color space, your display and the final export.

Related tutorial.

Starts at 1:39, Color management tools

This is a supplemental tutorial. Its compatibility with Adobe Premiere Pro 25.x has not been confirmed. Use the written steps and version-specific sources for the controls.

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Step by step.

Premiere Pro 25.x
  1. 01

    Decide the deliverable

    Confirm whether you need an SDR Rec.709 file or an HDR output. Use a separate sequence when you need a different output version.

  2. 02

    Open sequence color settings

    When creating a sequence, use its color settings. For an existing sequence, open Sequence > Sequence Settings and the Color tab; the Lumetri settings also provide access.

  3. 03

    Choose and check the preset

    Choose a suitable color setup preset and confirm the Output Color Space. Review known shots and your scopes before proceeding with the grade.

Sources & version notes

Written for Adobe Premiere Pro 25.x. Menu names and available features can differ in other versions.

Version reference: Premiere Pro 25.x

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