# Manuscript Greetings, Editor. Welcome to Knights of the Editing Table manuscript.\ Here you can learn how to use tools, pro tips and other useful information. # Excalibur Behold, the Sword of Power. * Search for and apply effects, presets, transitions with your fingers on the keyboard. * Use modified Premiere Pro commands * Create complicated combinations of actions to improve your workflow. * Add keyboard shortcuts to everything above. {% embed url="" %} # What is it for? > To apply effect or effect preset, one needs to open Effects Panel, click search bar and type what is needed. Then double click or drag the effect item on a clip. [uservoice](https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/33844213-keyboard-shortcut-for-effects-presets-pleeeeease) Excalibur search bar: type first letters of the effect name and press Enter.\ Or just assign shortcuts to the most used effects. > To export timeline as individual clips, one needs to manually nest each clip, then select all of those nests in Project Panel and export them. [uservoice](https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/34332769-export-timeline-but-as-individual-clips) Excalibur command: [**Export Selected Clips**](/extensions/excalibur/commands/export#export-selected-clips) > To paste clip on the same track it was copied from, one needs to disable all track targets, paste clip and enable initial targeting again. [uservoice](https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/35314639--paste-onto-same-track-shortcut?page=1\&per_page=20https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/35314639--paste-onto-same-track-shortcut) Excalibur command: [**Paste Clip**](/extensions/excalibur/commands/clip#paste-clip) > If video/image height is bigger than its width, "Set to Frame Size" will leave black bars on the sides of a video. [uservoice](https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/34732312--set-to-frame-width) Excalibur command: [**Fill Frame**](/extensions/excalibur/commands/clip#fill-frame) > "Nest..." doesn't work for audio clips. [uservoice](https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/33991021-allow-audio-nesting) Excalibur command [**Nest Clips**](/extensions/excalibur/commands/clip#nest-clips) will work with audio clips. Also it will move nest to special bin. Why clutter your project panel? > Trim Previous/Next Edit to Playhead on selected clips. [uservoice](https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/34306498-trim-previous-next-edit-to-playhead-on-selected-cl)\ > A keyboard shortcut to delete transitions. [uservoice](https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/33900346-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-only-delete-transitions)\ > Duplicate sequence + automatically iterate number. [uservoice](https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/34005976-duplicate-sequence-automatically-iterate-number)\ > Keyboard shortcut to Solo video tracks. [uservoice](https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/33894019-keyboard-shortcut-to-solo-video-tracks)\ > Increment and save for Premiere. [uservoice](https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/34245145-increment-and-save-for-premiere)\ > Change multiple transition durations at once. [usevoice](https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/35180332-change-multiple-transition-durations-at-once)\ > Move Clip to Playhead. [uservoice](https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911233-premiere-pro/suggestions/39653734-new-command-move-clip-to-playhead) Excalibur: [**Trim In/Out Point to Playhead**](/extensions/excalibur/commands/clip#trim-in-out-point-to-playhead)**,** [**Remove Transitions**](/extensions/excalibur/commands/clip#remove-transitions)**,** [**Duplicate and Increment**](/extensions/excalibur/commands/sequence#duplicate-and-increment)**,** [**Solo Tracks**](/extensions/excalibur/commands/sequence#solo-tracks)**,** [**Solo Lock Tracks**](/extensions/excalibur/commands/sequence#solo-lock-tracks)**,** [**Increment and Save**](/extensions/excalibur/commands/project#increment-and-save)**,** [**Add Transition**](/extensions/excalibur/commands/video-audio-transitions)**,** [**Move Clip Start/End to Playhead**](/extensions/excalibur/commands/clip#move-clip-end-start-to-playhead). # How it works Excalibur is a complex extension. It consists of three modules: 1. [Shortcut Listener](/extensions/excalibur/how-it-works#shortcut-listener) 2. [Premiere Pro API](/extensions/excalibur/how-it-works#premiere-pro-api) 3. [Shortcut Presser](/extensions/excalibur/how-it-works#shortcut-presser) ## Shortcut Listener There is no possibility in Premiere Pro API to register shortcut press and execute attached action. This is a big limitation for developers. Essentially any program that has shortcuts has a shortcut listener, e.g.:\ Keyboard Maestro, AutoHotKey, Alfred. That is why I developed a second extension, that goes along with Excalibur: [**Spellbook**](/extensions/spell-book-old)\ It listens for shortcut press inside Premiere Pro only, this allows to assign shortcuts to Excalibur search bar and any other command. ## Premiere Pro API The core of Excalibur, it is what makes Excalibur different from automation software, which relies on visual cues and replication of user interaction with Premiere Pro. Excalibur knows which track is active, clip postion value, sequence name, playhead position, export presets, marker label, etc. ## Shortcut Presser When I developed Excalibur, I realized that adding transitions is not very convenient via Premiere Pro API, so I decided to make shortcut presser.\ With its help Excalibur easily adds transitions and moves selected clips with timecode. Because not all commands are available in API (for example change label of a clip on timeline), I thought that it would be great to allow users to press any shortcut, as part of User Commands. This allows creating better and more complex workflows. # Search Bar ## Search ### Standard search Type name of command and Excalibur will show you results matchting your query. You can navigate with **arrows** to select command (or mouse), and press **Enter/Return** (or click) to execute it. ![](/files/-MO2UkmiMz828xPzmK7o) ### First Letters search To search for command faster, it is possible to type first letters of command name, divided by space. | Command Name | Search Example | | ----------------------- | -------------- | | Warp Stabilizer | w s | | Add Marker to Selection | a m t s | ![](/files/-MO2UnYPFYVDQk_oP_7v) ## Submenu Some of the commands have a right arrow near the name. That means that command has a submenu, where user can customise its parameters. To access submenu press **Right Arrow** or **Enter/Return**. ![](/files/-MO2UqCoPBniLmNmykrn) {% hint style="warning" %} There are few commands that have a default execution:\ [Add Transition](/extensions/excalibur/commands/video-audio-transitions), [Audio Effects](/extensions/excalibur/commands/video-audio-effects#audio-effects), [Nest Clips](/extensions/excalibur/commands/clip#nest-clips), [Solo Tracks](/extensions/excalibur/commands/sequence#solo-tracks), [Solo Lock Tracks](/extensions/excalibur/commands/sequence#solo-lock-tracks), [Remove Transitions](/extensions/excalibur/commands/clip#remove-transitions).\ When **Enter/Return** is pressed default parameters will be used. To access submenu for these commands use **Right Arrow**. {% endhint %} # Windows On Windows by default search bar will take 1-3 seconds to load. Hovewer it is possible to enable instant search bar. ### Instant search bar Search bar will be loaded instantly. {% hint style="warning" %} Premiere Pro UI might flash after you execute Excalibur command. From my test it happens when you have another application window behind Premiere Pro. {% endhint %} ### Panel mode There is a bug in Premiere API that wont allow to use Japanese or other languages that use IME in a search bar. Panel mode is primarly made as a workaround for those cases.\ Drawback would be that panel size can't be defined by user.\ As a benefit: the panel could be placed anywhere on a screen and its position will be remembered. # Settings To open settings window go to `Window > Extension > Excalibur Settings` It is possible to assign shortcut to open settings window in [General](/extensions/excalibur/settings/general) tab # Commands In commands tab you can [add User Command](/extensions/excalibur/user-commands#create-user-command), add shortcuts and toggle to show/hide commands in search bar results. ## Add shortcut Double click on command name, shortcut box will appear.\ Press shortcut to assign it to the command. {% hint style="warning" %} If shortcut is already in use by another Excalibur command, it will be removed from other command and assigned to a new one. {% endhint %} {% hint style="danger" %} If shortcut is already in use by Premiere Pro, it won't be assigned to Excalibur command. To use this shortcut, go to Keyboard Shrotcut menu and disable it. {% endhint %} ## Show/hide command in search result To show/hide from search result, select it and click "show/hide" button on the right of its name. To do it faster, hold **alt+shift** and click on a command name. # General In general tab you can assign shortcuts to launch Excalibur search bar (**Unsheathe Excalibur**) or to open settings. If update will be available, the download link will appear at the bottom. # List of Commands Commands are divided into 9 categories: * [User Commands](/extensions/excalibur/user-commands) * [Timecode](/extensions/excalibur/commands/timecode) * [Clip](/extensions/excalibur/commands/clip) * [Sequence](/extensions/excalibur/commands/sequence) * [Project](/extensions/excalibur/commands/project) * [Export](/extensions/excalibur/commands/export) * [Video/Audio Effects](/extensions/excalibur/commands/video-audio-effects) * [Video/Audio Presets](/extensions/excalibur/commands/video-audio-presets) * [Video/Audio Transitions](/extensions/excalibur/commands/video-audio-transitions) # Timecode When using numpad in Premiere Pro, one can control position of a playhead or selected clips by typing numbers and then pressing Enter/Return. Not all laptops have numpad, so Excalibur timecode command becomes handy. To control timecode, launch Excalibur search bar and type numbers, it is also possible to use calculation signs before numbers: **`+, -, *, /`** ## Playhead control (no clips selected) ![](/files/-MO2VCTAjpye1QAGDq33) ## Selected clips control ![](/files/-MO2VGGtqOVP5naQ2Gp7) * To set a specific timecode, type a new timecode, and then press Enter/Return. * To adjust the current timecode by using a relative value, type calculation sign `(+, –, *, /)` and the number of frames to add, subtract, or number to multiply or divide by. For example, to subtract five frames from the current timecode, type `–5`, and then press Enter/Return. **Use shorthand substitutes while entering timecode** When entering timecode, you can use shorthand substitutes affixed with period (..). For example, timecode value of **4..** jumps to the position 00:04:00:00. Premiere Pro interprets the numbers you type as hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. Examples of shorthand substitutes: * **1.** moves the CTI to position 00:00:01:00 * **2..** moves the CTI to position 00:01:00:00 * **.1** moves the CTI to position 00:00:00:01 * **.24** moves the CTI to position 00:00:01:00 for a 23.976 fps sequence * **.1234** moves the CTI to position 00:00:51:10 for a 23.976 fps sequence {% hint style="info" %} Great tutorial from Colin Smith on how to use numpad: [link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOY9AVll2Sc)\ Adobe Premiere Pro user guide on timecode: [link](https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/user-guide.html/premiere-pro/using/timecode.ug.html) {% endhint %} # Clip ## Position, Scale, Rotation, Anchor Point, Anti-flicker Filter, Opacity, Volume ![](/files/jvj9nxj70gHQt0IoSQxo) ### Set value Replaces existing value with a new one. If property has stopwatch enabled, linear keyframe will be created. ### Add value Adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides or takes percentage from existing value. If property has stopwatch enabled, linear keyframe will be created. | Operation | Symbol | | --------- | ----------- | | Add | + (or none) | | Subtract | - | | Multiply | \* | | Divide | / | | Percent | % | {% hint style="info" %} Create two User Commands for scale, using **add value** setting:\ `scale_up: +5` \ `scale_down: -5`\ Assign keyboard for each command. Now it is possible to control clip scale with a keyboard. Same is useful for position, rotation and other properties. {% endhint %} ### Add/Delete keyframe Works the same way as in After Effects.\ If there is no keyframe at playhead position, it will be created.\ If a stopwatch is inactive, it will be activated, and a keyframe will be created. If keyframe exists at playhead, it will be deleted.\ If no keyframes left, a stopwatch will be deactivated. ## Blend Mode Changes blend mode of selected clips. ![](/files/-MO2VPAgaogMxEqjIdaX) ## Speed * **Change Speed** — duration is not affected * **Change Speed and Duration** — duration is linked to speed change * **Change Speed and Duration**, **Ripple Edit** — trailing clips will shift, left or right depending on duration change ![](/files/ITUUqCxMzwpMsQEZJ1Zn) ## Duration Changes duration of selected clip, without affecting its speed. ### Ripple Edit OFF ![](/files/-MO2VVE21vOt5JcygUKR) ### Ripple Edit ON To keep the clips following the changing clips next to them. ![](/files/-MO2VYPymtDvEc6JMq8Y) ## Reverse Reverses clip ![](/files/-MO2VbBh2owMA2FwFgEM) ## Rename Renames clip.\ If multiple clips are selected, all clips will get same name. ![](/files/-MO2Vdf8Aoxsae_C5r4n) ## Fill Frame Scales clip, so it fills frame. ![](/files/-MO2VgA849znbLEJoOq3) ## Label Change label of selected clips. List shows label colors and names, that were set in Premiere Pro preferences. ![](/files/-MW8TeJPFUWZJke_G09O) ## Paste Clip Pastes clips from clipboard to specified track. ### On the same track ![](/files/-MO2VjzaKU_tlNfTpasT) ### On the highest enabled track ![](/files/-MO2VmWppCPqW_1VjflY) ### On the lowest enabled track ![](/files/-MO2VotwohY-ou9711lA) {% hint style="warning" %} In Premiere Pro CC 2019, "Paste Clip" command works only with clips that were copied in clipboard. Cut clips will be ignored. {% endhint %} ## Nest Clips Creates nested sequence from selected clips and moves it to "Nested Clips" bin. By default nested sequence named:\ `ParentSequenceName_nest_counter` ### Premiere Pro nest Uses native nest command. ![](/files/-MW8TxfM0DFMGk7cydYB) ### Excalibur nest API method to nest clips. Allows to nest audio clips. ![](/files/-MO2Vrpm_iASh1M5trHn) ## Nest Individual Clips Creates nested sequences from **each** selected clip and moves it to "Nested Clips" bin. Linked clips will be nested together. By default nested sequences named:\ `ParentSequenceName_ClipName_nest_counter` ### Premiere Pro nest Uses native nest command. ![](/files/-MW8U3bH_zge6kfHcEBZ) ### Excalibur nest API method to nest clips. Allows to nest audio clips. ![](/files/-MO2Vv1LBPqTD7rvdJMu) ## Trim In/Out Point to Playhead Trims In/Out Point of selected clips to Playhead. ![](/files/-MO2VyB0_m5h54X1SW79) If there is already another clip at playhead position, trim will be performed to End/Start of this clip. ![](/files/-MO2W-nTkRa_4vME3gBW) {% hint style="warning" %} **UI bug**: after performing command some selected clips might look like they are not selected. {% endhint %} ## Move Clip Start/End to Playhead Moves clips Start/End to Playhead. ![](/files/-MO2W4BiCaHFK85UGSNu) If there is already another clip at playhead position, move will be performed to End/Start of this clip. ![](/files/-MO2W77CKqy6sTE5Jkf2) ## Remove Transitions Removes transitions from selected clips or whole sequence ### From Selected Clips ![](/files/-MO2WB0uIc3z9P7ZEi8I) ### From Sequence (all transitions) ![](/files/-MO2WE5XcmAT5UGrSsy4) ## **Show Clip Keyframes** Simulates right click on a clip and clicks on a selected menu. How to use:\ Place coursor on top of a video clip (**don’t move it after that**), call up Excalibur search bar and select menu item needed.\ It is advised to create User command and assign shortcut to it. ![](/files/-MW8UL5IRCS7JRK70Ur2) # Sequence ## Open Sequence Shows list of all sequences in the project and opens selected one. ![](/files/-MO2WLaSVc0JfA_VZhgN) ## Duplicate and Increment Duplicates active sequence to "Archived Sequences" bin and opens new (identical) sequence with incremented name. | Before | After | | ----------------- | ----------------- | | SequenceName\_006 | SequenceName\_007 | ![](/files/-MO2WNwP1lOgWwkwxHG7) ## Add Marker to Sequence Adds marker to active sequence with specified name and label colour at playhead position. ![](/files/-MO2WQ6gnFFfwJaZRl1J) ## Add Marker to Selection Adds marker to active sequence with specified name and label colour, which has duration of current selection. ![](/files/-MO2WS5l_4DoEn7ZFUwT) ## Add Marker to Clip Adds marker to a clip with specified name and label colour, which has duration of the selected clip. ![](/files/-Me5Tr_NFDI6CMkIZcmJ) ## Target Video/Audio Tracks Targets specified tracks. | **Option** | Behaviour | | ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Target tracks** | Number input, targets **specified tracks\***, additive behaviour | | **Toggle tracks** | Number input, toggles only **specified tracks\*** | | **Target tracks with selected clips** | Targets tracks with selected clips, additive behaviour | | **Toggle tracks with selected clips** | Toggles only tracks with selected clips | | **Target All tracks** | Targets all tracks | | **Toggle All tracks** | Toggles all tracks. If at least one track is targeted, will toggle all tracks off. | | **un-Target All tracks** | Toggles all tracks off. | **\*** To affect multiple tracks, type track numbers separated by comma ![](/files/-Me5Vb8f0Tf8vQkjRvr5) ## Mute Video/Audio Tracks Mutes specified tracks. For list of options look at [Target Video/Audio Tracks](/extensions/excalibur/commands/sequence#target-video-audio-tracks). ![](/files/-Me5VeQYv6-zepQTuHJt) ## Lock Video/Audio Tracks Locks specified tracks. For list of options look at [Target Video/Audio Tracks](/extensions/excalibur/commands/sequence#target-video-audio-tracks). ![](/files/-Me5VhhyUWqxylZ7GeuE) ## Sync Lock Video/Audio Tracks Sync Locks specified tracks. For list of options look at [Target Video/Audio Tracks](/extensions/excalibur/commands/sequence#target-video-audio-tracks). ![](/files/-Me5VlVb48-8CnQw4_PG) ## Solo Mute Tracks Toggles off track output/mutes all tracks except ones that have clips selected. Submenu has options to use this command for: * All tracks * Video tracks * Audio tracks ![](/files/-MO2WVAAQ-5LQO8yqVeW) After "Solo Mute Tracks" command was used, it will appear as "un-Solo Mute Tracks", executing it will reset toggles/mutes to original value. ![](/files/-MO2WXu57seMg18AncU4) ## Solo Lock Tracks Locks all tracks except ones that have clips selected. Submenu has options to use this command for: * All tracks * Video tracks * Audio tracks ![](/files/-MO2Wb5JflKVRfa15Q-F) After "Solo Lock Tracks" command was used, it will appear as "un-Solo Lock Tracks", executing it will reset locks to original value. ![](/files/-MO2WdRyNTJ9JQOquFlz) ## New Item Will create syntetic media file, with same settings as active sequence and overwrites it on the lowest enabled track Available Items: * Adjustment layer * Color Matte * Black Video * Transparent Video * Bars and Tone ![](/files/-MO2Wg9yuao0JzeuUniR) ## Match Frame to Source Sequence Match frame from active sequence to sequence in source monitor. This command also works between Production projects. {% hint style="warning" %} Source sequence should be loaded in source monitor for this command to work. {% endhint %} ## Reverse Match Frame Match frame from source monitor to active sequence. Works with sequences and media files loaded in source monitor. This command also works between Production projects. ## Move Playhead Move playhead to specific or calculated timecode. Works the same way as [Timecode](/extensions/excalibur/commands/timecode). {% hint style="info" %} Useful for user commands to create keyframe automations. {% endhint %} # Selection ## Select Clip Above/Below Selects clip on a track above/below selected clip at playhead position. ![](/files/-Me5TCpX3BrR9GaE0GoB) ## Extend Selection Extends clips selection to left/right/up/down. ![](/files/-Me5TG1MfrHZB79oV_Yz) ## Select All Clips after/before Playhead #### Options * All Tracks * All Targeted Tracks * All Video Tracks * All Audio Tracks * Tracks with selected clips ![](/files/-Me5TKpvODXQtKUA9yP1) ## Invert Selection #### Options * Tracks with selected clips * All Tracks * All Targeted Tracks * All Video Tracks * All Audio Tracks ![](/files/-Me5TQHrSgaD1zb-uvrE) ## Select All Disabled Clips Exports XML of active sequence and selects all disabled clips. ![](/files/-Me5T_8A8il-40INa_qC) # Project ## Increment and Save Saves the current project to a project folder with incremented project name, opens the project, and closes the previously-opened (and identical) project. | Before | After | | ----------------- | ----------------- | | Project Name\_007 | Project Name\_008 | ![](/files/-MO2WlEETJG0iXJqBCpn) If project doesn't have version number, `_002` will be added at the end of project name. ## Change Workspace Shows list of available workspaces and switches to selected one. ![](/files/-MO2WneeqqnSP3_b9u83) ## Execute Script Executes selected ExtendScript file (.jsx) ![](/files/-MO2Wp_PC2GHxpdaBGjf) To execute script file, place it in **Scripts** folder: macOS: ``` /Users/*username*/Documents/Knights of the Editing Table/Excalibur/Scripts ``` Windows: ``` C:/Users/*username*/Documents/Knights of the Editing Table/Excalibur/Scripts ``` # Export ## Export Media Shows export dialog and launches Media Encoder render job with specified settings. ![](/files/-MO2WuJmltWO_4fVa8fg) Export dialog lists user export presets. If no presets available, open Media Encoder and create user export preset. {% hint style="info" %} After creating new preset in Media Encoder, press\ **cmd+s** (macOS) / **ctrl+s** (Windows)\ it will do nothing visually, but will force export presets to be updated in the Excalibur. {% endhint %} {% hint style="success" %} When using Export Media/Selected Clips in a search bar, it will default to Premiere Pro last used export path. Get [Compass](/extensions/compass) to take control of it. {% endhint %} ## Export Selected Clips Shows export dialog and launches Media Encoder render job for each selected clip with specified settings. ![](/files/-MO2WwUAMI9pwiKcqZCZ) Export dialog lists user export presets. If no presets available, open Media Encoder and create user export preset. ## Export Frame Exports frame at playhead position. ![](/files/-MO2Wye7DPF57pwv7gTo) ## Export Frames at Markers Exports frames at all markers in the sequence. ![](/files/-MO2X-fza4zYbU15XZjC) # Video/Audio Effects ## Video Effects Video effect is applied to selected clips. ![](/files/-MO2X4QZG8Ko9BN50Yls) ## Audio Effects Audio effect is applied to selected clips or specified audio track. By default audio effect is applied to selected clips. ### Apply to Selected Clips ![](/files/-MO2X71J8NOb3U53GWYB) ### Apply to Audio Track ![](/files/-MO2XAPs42GEb3lhVHxP) # Video/Audio Presets ## Video Presets Video preset is applied to selected clips. ![](/files/-MO2XQfVRBYrTbcGuvvN) ## Audio Presets Audio effect is applied to selected clips or specified audio track. By default audio effect is applied to selected clips. ### Apply to Selected Clips ![](/files/-MO2XTEwdB4Qx-j4AC5s) ### Apply to Audio Track ![](/files/-MO2XVsiQDi236UtSPNv) # Video/Audio Transitions There are 5 ways to apply transitions. By default **Apply Transition** command will be used with default transition duration (could be set in `Premiere Pro>Preferences>Timeline`). ![](/files/-MO2XapHvnoAMG5Wxj9a) {% hint style="info" %} When switching keyboard layout in Keyboard shortcuts, save project, for Excalibur to see that it was changed. {% endhint %} ## Apply Transition Applies transition to cuts under playhead.\ If cuts are selected, transition will be applied to them,\ If clips are selected, transition will be applied to in/out points of selected clips. ![](/files/-MO2Xd53bl7ekFwysoZy) {% hint style="info" %} Transition duration uses units (frames/seconds) that are set for each transition type in`Premiere Pro>Preferences>Timeline` {% endhint %} ## Apply Transition To/From Playhead Applies transition to cuts on the left/right of playhead and stretches transition to playhead position. ![](/files/-MO2XfoWG52vHTgTLF2N) In comparison to [legacy](/extensions/excalibur/commands/video-audio-transitions#apply-transition-to-from-playhead-legacy) version, "Apply Transition To/From Playhead" adds proper transition between clips. {% hint style="warning" %} "Apply Transition To/From Playhead" command presses **Select Clip at Playhead** shortcut. Make sure it is assigned in Keyboard Shortcuts menu. {% endhint %} ## Apply Transition To/From Playhead (legacy) Applies transition to cuts on the left/right of playhead and stretches transition to playhead position. (Standard Premiere Pro command) ![](/files/-MO2Xib41lpYq46xTfm2) "Apply Transition To/From Playhead (legacy)" doesn't add transition between clips, but adds fade to/from black/silence. {% hint style="warning" %} "Apply Transition To/From Playhead" command presses **Apply Default Video/Audio Transition to/from Playhead** shortcuts. Make sure they are assigned in Keyboard Shortcuts menu. {% endhint %} # Preferences All preferences have 3 options: * Toggle * On * Off ## Display Color Management Enables Display Color Management in Premiere Pro Preferences ## Snap playhead in Timeline ## Selection Follows Playhead Enables "Selection Follows Playhead" in Timeline panel ## Linked Selection Enables "Linked Selection" in Timeline panel ## Transparency Grid Enables "Transparency Grid" in Program Monitor {% hint style="info" %} When Excalibur turns it off, it closes and re-opens active sequence, to refresh Program Monitor {% endhint %} ## Show Rulers Shows Rulers in Program Monitor ## Show Guides Shows Guides in Program Monitor ## Snap in Program Monitor # Special ## **Undo** Undos Excalibur commands. It respects order of native Premiere Pro and Excalibur commands, so if there is no Excalibur command to undo, it will undo Premiere Pro command. When working on timeline, you can completely switch to Excalibur Undo. ![](/files/-MW8USpOcpFzIfSkuKjv) {% hint style="info" %} Some of commands fill up history stack pretty fast with multiple actions.\ To give yourself more control over it, increase History level (max allowed value 100). Open the History panel `Window > History`and choose Settings from the Flyout (hamburger) menu. {% endhint %} {% hint style="warning" %} Be careful in case you have this order of actions executed: 1. Native command 2. Native command 3. Excalibur command If you use native undo command, you will get to **#1** in history stack and record of Excalibur command **#3** will be lost. {% endhint %} ## Excalibur Settings Opens Excalibur Settings ![](/files/-Me570JAPr9izzetw4R4) # User Commands User Command consists of one and more customised Excalibur commads, so it is possible to create combos/macros/workflows that fit your needs. User Command has special command: [Keyboard Shortcut](/extensions/excalibur/user-commands/keyboard-shortcut).\ When used it will press defined shortcut. ## Create User Command * Open Settings and click "Add User Command" button. User command can have custom name and as any other command assigned shortcut. * Click on "add command" button, search bar will appear, type name of command you want to add and press **Enter/Return** (or click on it). * You can customise some of the commands. * If you need another command to add, click on "add command" button again. ![](/files/-MO2XrV0FIe63zPIk33Q) ## Edit User Command * Select User Command and click on "Edit Command" button. * To reorder commands, click on "**≡**" symbol. Commands will fold, now click and drag "**≡**" symbol. After release, commands will unfold again. ![](/files/-MO2XuB-9nAhiurjp9nP) * To delete one of commands, press red button with cross to the left of command name. * To delete User Command, press red button with cross to the left of User Command name. ![](/files/-MO2Xy-VROg_CqiQH2jL) # Keyboard Shortcut Ability to press defined keyboard shortcut allows to mix Excalibur commands with Premiere Pro commands. When adding Keyboard Shortcut command, it will show name of Premiere Pro command, that is assigned to shortcut. It's only for convinience, name doesn't affect anything. You can click on the name to change it to different one. ![](/files/-MO2Y0wkpuKLuKuoPqUv) # Wait Pauses execution of a User Command for a defined amount of milliseconds (1 second = 1000 milliseconds). Useful when using Keyboard Shortcuts that take time to be executed. # Wildcards When dealing with names (Export, Nest commands), User Command offers wildcard names. You can type it yourself or click on suggested wildcard and it will be added at cursor position. ![](/files/-MO2Y6SLaeaKBkfU-M4I) # Extensions Some of Knights' extensions allow to use their commands with Excalibur. Create user commands, for additional automation.
## Supported extensions * [Quiver](/extensions/quiver) * [Grave Robber](/extensions/grave-robber) * [Anchor](/extensions/anchor) * [Arrow](/extensions/arrow) {% hint style="info" %} Excalibur 1.1.4 and above is needed to create user command with Knights' extensions {% endhint %} # Special Bins When executing certain commands, Excalibur will create special bins where it will place project items. Those bins could be renamed and moved inside other bins. {% hint style="info" %} You can create a template project with special bins that are renamed and already placed in proper bin. {% endhint %} ## Nested Clips Is created for **Nest Clips**, **Nest Individual Clips** commands. All nest sequences will be placed inside that bin. ## Archived Sequences Is created for **Duplicate and Increment** command. Old sequences will be placed inside that bin. ## Special Clips Is created for **New Item** command. All synthetic media will be placed inside that bin. # Limitations Here is a list of things Excalibur can't do, because there is nothing in API that will allow to do this. Though, maybe I will be able to find workaround. {% hint style="danger" %} **IMPORTANT:** I didn't find the way to distinguish when Premiere Pro has text-box activated. That means if you have Excalibur shortcuts that only use letters or letters with shift modifier (**A, shift+A**) and whenever you type text (subtitles, name of a track, anything), when you will press that key, Excalibur will execute command assigned to it. To avoid this, use **ctrl**, **alt** modifiers or multiple modifiers at once. {% endhint %} ## Mask effect Masks (e.g. in Opacity effect) are not supported. ## Lumetri effect When applying video preset with Lumetri Color, color wheels, curves, anything that has some kind of graphic interface, will be set to default ## Color parameter If preset has colour value with keyframes (e.g. Tint), colours at keyframes won't be correct. ## Transition presets Transition presets can't be applied ## Bezier keyframes When applying effect preset, influence (length of keyframe handle) for all bezier keyframes will be set to `16.6%` # Compatibility Excalibur works both on **macOS** **(10.14.5 and higher)** and **Windows**. | application | version | | ---------------- | ------------------- | | **Premiere Pro** | **2020 and higher** | {% hint style="info" %} Premiere Pro CC2019 support is being tested. {% endhint %} {% hint style="warning" %} **Premiere Pro 14.1.0** is not supported due to API bug. Whenever you will launch Excalibur, Premiere will crash. **Premiere Pro 14.3.0** "Export Media", "Export Selected Clips" commands won't work due to API bug. {% endhint %} # macOS Permissions To allow Excalibur work properly, you will need to give Accessibility permissions for Premiere Pro. Normaly, after Excalibur installation, when opening Premiere Pro, it should prompt you with dialogs:
If you don’t have these pop-ups, you can grant permissions manually. Go to:\ **System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy.**\ Go to each section, hit “+", find your Premiere Pro version, add it, make sure it has a tick mark.
## Accessibility (Mojave and above)
## Input monitoring (Catalina and above)
## Reset permissions Sometimes macOS doesn't have permissions right, to reset them do this: * give permissions to Premiere Pro (accessibility/input monitoring), skip if permissions already granted * untick Premiere Pro in permissions * restart computer * tick Premiere Pro back in permissions * launch Premiere Pro and test # Windows Antivirus If you have antivirus installed, it might block Excalibur from listening shortcuts and simulating a shortcut press. To be sure that Excalibur works properly, whitelist following files: **spell\_win.exe** – detects a shortcut press. It is essential for calling up search bar and executing any command that has a shortcut assigned. Full path: `C:\Users\*USERNAME*\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\CEP\Extensions\knights_of_the_editing_table.spellbook\client\lib\spell_win.exe` **spellcast\_win.exe** – simulates a shortcut press. This one needed for "Keyboard Shortcut", "Apply Transition", "Timecode" commands. Full path: `C:\Users\*USERNAME*\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\CEP\Extensions\knights_of_the_editing_table.excalibur\client\lib\exec\spellcast_win.exe` # Change Log ## 1.3.5 — 2026-07-27 ### New * “Start render immediately” setting added to Export commands ### Fixed * File extension was added in #CLIP wildcard *** ## 1.3.4 — 2026-04-30 ### Fixed * License needed to be entered every time Premiere is opened (“Internet connection required” message) *** ## 1.3.3 — 2026-04-27 ### New * Export selected clips: “Keep tracks enabled” option added to user command (e.g. use clips as regions for multi-export) * Select clips after/before playhead now uses native Premiere command ### Fixed * Match frame to source sequence would close opened source sequences * Match frame to source sequence didn’t account for speed change in clips * Match frame to source sequence didn’t account for sequence clips * F21-F24 couldn’t be triggered on Windows with Keyboard Shortcut command * Nested clips were not selected after nesting * Export Frame saved file with doubled file extension in Premiere 25+ * Audio presets sometimes couldn’t be applied *** ## 1.3.2 — 2026-01-22 ### Fixed * Excalibur didn’t work in Premiere 26 *** ## 1.3.1 — 2025-12-15 ### Fixed * Excalibur didn’t work in Premiere Beta 26.1+ *** ## 1.3.0 — 2025-09-25 ### New * **Merlin** control surface now handles Add Transition, Nest clips, Label, and other commands that were previously triggered by mouse click simulation, resulting in improved performance for these operations *** ## 1.2.10 — 2025-07-23 ### Fixed * Timecode command didn’t work correctly with drop frame sequences * Timecode move selected clips didn’t work on Windows * Excalibur settings accidentally could get corrupted *** ## 1.2.9 — 2025-03-03 ### **Fixed** * Excalibur shortcuts didn’t work on M4 Apple computers *** ## 1.2.8 — 2025-02-01 ### **Fixed** * Excalibur didn’t apply LUTs in Lumetri presets in Premiere 23.4+ *** ## 1.2.7 — 2025-01-20 ### **Fixed** * Excalibur used obsolete version of Transform effect *** ## 1.2.6 — 2024-11-29 ### **Fixed** * Shortcuts didn't register on macOS 15+ (Sequoia) * on Windows, when executing user commands timeline got focus after each step, thus not allowing to use "Keyboard Shortcut" command outside timeline panel (e.g. Project panel) *** ## 1.2.5 — 2024-11-06 ### **Fixed** * Missing audio effects added (Fill Left with Right, Fill Right with Left, etc.) *** ## 1.2.4 — 2024-10-20 ### **New** * Support for all 3rd party effects and transitions * UI support for Premiere Pro light theme *** ## 1.2.3 — 2024-04-18 ### **Fixed** * **Anchor Point** command didn't work if only one value (x or y) was set * Windows: Excalibur didn't register `Delete` key * Windows: Excalibur couldn't simulate `Backspace` key press * Windows: if NumLock was enabled it would affect key press simulation of certain keys *** ## 1.2.2 — 2024-01-29 ### **Fixed** * **Speed** command improvements * Fill frame didn't work on images and some video clips *** ## 1.2.1 — 2024-01-21 ### **Fixed** * Excalibur respond speed was slow * Fill frame didn't work on multiple selected clips *** ## 1.2.0 — 2024-01-19 ### **New** * **Match Frame to Source Sequence** command * **Reverse Match Frame** command * **Move Playhead** command * **Add/Delete keyframe** option for Position, Scale, Rotation, Volume, etc. * **Speed** command has `Change Duration`, `Ripple Edit` options * Support for new Film Impact transitions ### **Fixed** * Export Selected Clips: export will start after all items are added to render queue * Copy frame to clipboard didn't work on Windows * Anchor Point didn't account for clip width/height * Fill frame didn't account for pixel ratio * Select all disabled clips optimisation * Undo optimisation * Apply transition didn't work in some cases * Trim Out Point to Playhead didn't work for Graphic layers * un-Solo Tracks didn't account for new tracks added when Solo mode was enabled * Export Selected Clips by default didn't use sequence name for exported clip names * On Windows, if Timeline panel was detached from main window (e.g. two monitor setup), Excalibur failed to perform following commands: - Apply Transition, Premiere Pro nest, Paste clip, New Item -> Adjustment layer. * Added support for bezier and hold keyframes in Effects Presets (animation curve will default to standard bezier curve) * Search bar sort order * Non English languages fixes *** ## 1.1.4 — 2021-10-31 ### **New** * Excalibur can control Grave Robber extension ### **Fixed** * Optimized "Keypress Shortcut" both for macOS and Windows * Optimized IME both for macOS and Windows * Optimized Paste on the same track * Adjustment layer didn't work if Premiere Pro wasn't using English language * After "Duplicate and Increment" new sequence didn't have focus * Depending on media fps "Export Selected Clips" would export first frame of next clip after selected one * Excalibur requested to set shortcut keys for "Apply Default Video/Audio Transition" * When Effect Preset was applied to Essential Graphics clip it added effect but didn't change values of it * When Transform effect was applied to a clip its uniform scale checkbox was set to off * "Export Media/Clips" path didn't remember last path used in search bar * Selection commands would select clips on locked tracks * Add marker to Clip didn't account for clip speed changes * Move Clip Start/End to Playhead command optimised *** ## 1.1.3 — 2021-07-14 ### **New** * **Sequence module:** * Add Marker to Clip * Target Video/Audio Tracks * Mute Video/Audio Tracks * Lock Video/Audio Tracks * Sync Lock Video/Audio Tracks * **Preferences module:** * Display Color Management * Snap playhead in Timeline * Selection Follows Playhead * Linked Selection * Transparency Grid * Show Rulers * Show Guides * Snap in Program Monitor * **Selection module:** * Select Clip Above/Below * Extend Selection * Select All Clips after/before Playhead * Invert Selection * Select All Disabled Clips * Multiply, divide, percent operations are added for Position/Scale/Rotation and etc * Excalibur Settings could be open from a search bar ### **Fixed** * "Copy Frame to Clipboard" didn't work on some macOS machines * "Export Media/Selected Clips" in a search bar used project location as an export path. Now it defaults to Premeire Pro last used export path (which could be controlled with [Compass](/extensions/compass)) * Unnecessary undo step was performed for Duration/Speed command if duration/speed couldn't be changed or was the same for an affected clip * Effect presets that used "Vector Motion" (part of Essential Graphics) added additional "Vector Motion" effect instead of changing values of an existing one * Optimized "Nest Clips" command * Optimized "Paste Clip on Same track" command * Optimized preloading of a search bar * Enter pressed multiple times in a search bar caused Excalibur to execute command multiple times ### Renamed * "Add Marker" renamed to "Add Marker to Sequence" * "Solo Tracks" renamed to "Solo Mute Tracks" *** ## 1.1.2 — 2021-05-13 ### **New** * **Copy Frame to Clipboard** * **Wait** command (for User Commands) * **Duplicate and Increment**, **Increment and Save** now have user command options. One can define how naming will look like. * Date wildcards for **Nest Clips** * **Apply Transition** doesn't need shortcut to be set in "Premiere Pro -> Keyboard shortcuts" ### **Fixed** * If audio preset included change of volume, it won't be applied * Timecode command didn't work with selected clips on Windows * Trim out point to playhead worked incorrectly with clips that have changed speed * Film Impact transitions did't work: Light Leaks Impacts; Kaleido Impacts; Stripes Impacts; Chroma Leaks Impacts * Optimized work with bigger timelines *** ## 1.1.1 — 2021-04-09 ### **New** * Export Selected Clips: audio is included ### **Fixed** * Undo command didn't work for some of actions * Adjustment layer, Nest clips command didn't work on Windows * Transitions and shortcut press commands * Intrinsic effects value change on clips with changed speed * Multiple Exports in user command resulted in same exports * Doubling effect for Effect presets that also affect intrinsic effects * Excalibur didn't respond or worked with a delay * Timecode command *** ## 1.1.0 — 2021-03-19 ### **New** * **Undo** command for Excalibur commands * **Label** command (change label of clips) * Adjustment layer added to New Item command * Nest Clips and Nest Individual Clips now have two type of nest command: * Premiere Pro nest * Excalibur nest * Audio preset can be applied to audio track with values changed (keyframes are not supported) * Show Clip Keyframes command * Control Surfaces on macOS support added. Stream Deck, Loupedeck, Orbital 2, etc are supported. * Windows OS search bar options: * Instant search bar * Panel mode for search bar * Submenus now have search bar * User can set height of Excalibur search bar * Transitions now support all languages ### **Fixed** * Nest Individual Clips didn’t respect linked clips. * Speed command when applied would set lower speed (target: 400%, result: 238%). Now speed command will be applied multiple times, until it will set proper speed value. * Effect presets that used intrinsic effects in languages other than English would add to clip another copy of intrinsic effect (e.g. second copy of Motion) * Japanese IME support improvement: * on macOS it wasn't possible to use Japanese characters in Project panel * Excalibur would quit when user selected suggestion from IME dropbox *** ## 1.0.1 — 2021-01-05 ### Transitions * Added support for Boris FX Continuum, Sapphire, Red Giant Universe and Film Impact v3 transitions * Added support for Japanese and Italian transition names ### Fixed * Excalibur could take several minutes to launch after "Unsheathe Excalibur" shortcut was pressed (related to *Effect Presets and Custom Items.prfpset* big file size) * Effect presets wouldn't show up in Excalibur * If an effect preset has more than one of the same effects, only one of them would be applied * **Duplicate and Increment** placed new sequence in a random bin * **Fill Frame** used on clips that have "Scale to Frame Size" enabled, would deliver inaccurate results * A keyboard shortcut assigned to **Nest Individual Clips** would show an empty search bar * When changing an existing transition without specifying its length, the length would be set to the default transition length * **F1-F24** keys couldn't be assigned as shortcuts on Windows * After pressing down arrow on an empty search bar to show all commands, selected command wouldn't execute * UI fixes *** ## 1.0.0 — 2020-12-01 Official release # Uninstall Remove **`knights_of_the_editing_table.excalibur`** folder from: ### macOS ``` /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/ ``` ### Windows ``` C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\CEP\extensions\ ``` # Quiver Clips at your fingertips * Add clips or group of clips to a timeline with a shortcut * Define destination track by target or track name * Replace clips on a timeline with perfect sync * Create and switch between Quiver folders for different workflows {% embed url="" %} # Main panel The Quiver main panel is a file manager for clips library. On the left is the folder tree; on the right is the preview pane with item tiles. ## Active Quiver folder Active Quiver folder has a blue box near it — shortcuts and Toolbar 1 add items from that folder.\ You can activate Quiver folder by clicking on it or with a shortcut. [Learn more](/extensions/quiver/export-import) about Quiver folders.
## Add clips to Quiver There are multiple ways to add items to Quiver: * through context menu (right click)
* with **plus button** at the bottom of the panel * drag and drop from a file manager or from Project panel
Depending on the import mode [setting](/extensions/quiver/settings), files will be copied to Quiver data folder or will stay at its original path and referenced in Quiver. {% hint style="info" %} To toggel between import mode, hold `opt/alt` key during drag and drop. {% endhint %} ## Add clips to a timeline It is possible to add Quiver item to a timeline with: * double click on Quiver item in main panel * single click on Quiver button in a [toolbar](/extensions/quiver/toolbars) * a shortcut or control surface button assigned to Quiver item in [Spell Book](/extensions/spell-book)
{% hint style="info" %} It is possible to add clips to the timeline during live playback. {% endhint %} *** ## Quiver items ### Item types
There are 3 types of buttons in Quiver panel:
ClipAdds one clip associated with a button.
FolderAdds one random clip from a folder. Learn more.
SequenceAdds group of clips from a sequence. Learn more.
### Addition method To modify add method for clips, right click on it and select a method.
Available methods and their actions are listed below:
MethodAction
OverlayIf targeted track has a clip at playhead, added clip will be added to the first empty track above.
OverwriteIgnores any clip at playhead and overwrites it with a clip.
Insert*Ignores any clip at playhead, inserts a clip and pushes forward all clips on a targeted track.
{% hint style="warning" %} **\*Insert** method is not available for MOGRT items, due to API limitation. {% endhint %} ### Target track By default clips will be added to the bottom targeted track. You can change it for each item and specify destination track by its name.
#### Creation of tracks If a clip targets a track with a name and such track doesn't exist, track will be created. If a clip uses "**Overlay**" method and a track with name is occupied, new track with incremented name will be created (e.g. "**Sword 2**" is occupied, "**Sword 3**" will be created). ### Label Change label of an item added to a timeline.
### Blend mode For video items you can customise blend mode. It is useful for overlays.
### Volume For audio items set volume when it is added to a timeline.
### Duration For still images set duration when it is added to a timeline.
### Start Marker By default clips are added at playhead at their in point. If a clip has start marker, when added to a timeline, start marker will be aligned with playhead.
If [Auto-mark audio clips](/extensions/quiver/settings#auto-mark-audio-clips) is enabled, start marker will be added automatically, when audio clips are added to Quiver, at the loudest part. ### In/Out points You can set in/out point to a clip, so only part of it will be added to a timeline.
# Toolbars In addition to the main panel, you can open up to three toolbars for one-click item insertion. Open toolbars from the buttons in the main panel header, or with Spell Book commands.
### Toolbar 1 (synced) The first toolbar syncs with the Quiver main panel. It shows items from the active folder, and Spell Book **Add Quiver item** shortcuts add items shown in this toolbar. ### Toolbars 2 and 3 (independent) Additional toolbars are independent. Pick a quiver folder and keep it active in that toolbar, regardless of what the main panel shows.
### Navigation * **Click** an item to add it to the timeline * **Click** a folder to add a random item from inside it * **Cmd/Ctrl + click** a folder to open it * Use the **Go back** button to return to the parent folder ### Layout and size Right-click on the toolbar to change layout and tile size. Layouts available: **Grid**, **Horizontal**, **Vertical**. Tile size can be **Small**, **Medium**, or **Large**.
### Toolbar style In [Settings](/extensions/quiver/settings), choose the toolbar appearance: * **Default** — standard toolbar look * **Color** — colored toolbar buttons
Configure how many toolbars are available in Settings (1, 2, or 3). # Folder item ### Create Folder item Create a folder with the context menu (**New folder**, Shift+N) or by dragging items into an existing folder.\ You can also drag a bin from the Project panel onto the Quiver panel to import its contents as a folder.
### Random clips addition When you double-click a folder (or click it in a toolbar), Quiver randomly selects one item from inside and adds it at the playhead. This is useful when you have multiple clips that share the same context, such as sfx, images, or even transitions that are created with the help of [sequence items](/extensions/quiver/sequence-item-group-of-clips).
{% hint style="info" %} To open a folder instead of adding a random item, hold `cmd/ctrl` while double-clicking in the main panel, or `cmd/ctrl` while clicking in a toolbar. {% endhint %} ### Replacing selected clips During replacement of selected clips, the bin button logic will switch from random picking to a consecutive one. Clips for replacement will be taken one by one from a bin.
# Sequence item (group of clips) ### Create sequence item Create a sequence with the context menu (**New sequence**, Shift+S) inside a quiver folder.
You can also import an existing sequence by dragging it from the Project panel onto the Quiver panel. ### Edit a sequence Each sequence item is a Premiere project. To edit it, right-click and choose **Edit…** or press **Shift+E**. A new project opens with a timeline where you can add clips. The timeline already contains: * A **start marker** you can move to control the addition point * A locked **PREVIEW** track with placeholder clips used to generate preview images {% hint style="info" %} To quickly open and close sequence projects, add a Premiere shortcut to close the active project. Opening and closing a sequence then takes just two shortcuts (Shift+E to edit, then close project). {% endhint %} There is no need to align your clips with the start or end of the placeholder clips — their start point is ignored because the track is locked. Leave a bit of padding at the start and end of placeholders for nicer sequence previews. ### Add to timeline Clips in a sequence are added via copy-paste. If you want clips grouped on the timeline, group them inside the sequence project itself.
### Sequence defaults New sequences use **Full HD (1920×1080)** and **25 fps** by default. Change these in [Settings](/extensions/quiver/settings). ### Preview placeholders Placeholder images for sequence previews can be customized in Settings. After changing placeholders, right-click a sequence and choose **Generate preview** or **Refresh preview**. ### Copy media to Quiver folder For portable sequence items, right-click a sequence and choose **Copy media to Quiver folder**. This copies sequence media into the Quiver data folder so the item works when exported or moved. ### Addition options Right-click a sequence item to adjust addition settings such as method, target track, and label.\ See [Quiver items](/extensions/quiver/main-panel#quiver-items). The **Add as individual clips** toggle is enabled by default — clips are added as individual clips via copy/paste. # Settings Open settings with **Open settings** button in Quiver main panel.
## General ### Auto-mark audio clips When adding audio clips to Quiver, Quiver will analyse audio clips and add start markers at the loudest part of the clip. This is useful for audio clips like whooshes, hits, etc. ### Replace selected clips If enabled, Quiver will replace selected clips with Quiver item, keeping start points in sync. If selected items have start markers, new items will be aligned with them. See Main panel for details and audition workflow. ### Add metadata to clip name When enabled, Quiver adds metadata to the clip name for copy-pasted clips. This is needed for the **Replace selected clips** feature to work correctly with sequence items. ### Import mode Choose how media is handled when you add items: * **Copy files to Quiver data** — media is copied into the Quiver data folder (default) * **Reference files (no copy)** — Quiver uses the original file path; a link icon appears on the tile Hold `opt/alt` while dragging to switch import mode for a single drop. ### Quiver data path Change where Quiver stores folders and media. Useful for cloud-synced storage shared across machines. ### Spell Book items amount Set amount of Quiver items to be shown in Spell Book. ## Toolbar Configure toolbar count and appearance. * **Toolbars quantity** — 1, 2, or 3 toolbars * **Toolbars style** — Default or Color See Toolbars for usage details. ## Sequence Default settings for newly created sequence items. * **Sequence width** and **Sequence height** — default resolution (1920×1080) * **Frame rate** — default fps (25) ## Preview Images used for sequence item preview generation. * **Placeholder A** and **Placeholder B** — custom images for preview placeholders * **Disable placeholder images** — use solid placeholders instead * **Restore defaults** — reset placeholder images to defaults # Export/Import ### Export It is possible to share Quiver folders with other users. Select folders or items and click on **Export** in context menu.
### Import To import exported items, select and drag them onto Quiver main panel.
# Spell Book shortcuts Trigger extension commands with shortcuts or control surface buttons via [Spell Book](/extensions/spell-book). ## List of commands | Command name | | ----------------------------- | | Show Quiver | | Show Toolbar 1 | | Show Toolbar 2 | | Show Toolbar 3 | | Toggle replace selected clips | | Add start marker | | **ACTIVATE QUIVER FOLDER:** | | Current project quiver | | Quiver 1 — Name 1 | | Quiver 2 — Name 2 | | ... | | **ADD QUIVER ITEM:** | | Item 1 | | Item 2 | | ... | # Excalibur user command Create Excalibur user commands with **Quiver**. Search for **Quiver** and select command name. ## List of commands | Command name | | ----------------------------- | | Show Quiver | | Show Toolbar 1 | | Show Toolbar 2 | | Show Toolbar 3 | | Toggle replace selected clips | | Add start marker | | **ACTIVATE QUIVER FOLDER:** | | Current project quiver | | Quiver 1 — Name 1 | | Quiver 2 — Name 2 | | ... | | **ADD QUIVER ITEM:** | | Item 1 | | Item 2 | | ... | # Videos | Name | Link | | ------------ | ------------------------------ | | Quiver promo | | | Quiver 1.0.0 | | | Quiver 1.1.0 | | | Quiver 1.5.0 | | # Change log ## 1.5.2 — 2026-07-29 ### New * Select custom icons for Quiver items * Autoplay previews setting * Preview on hover setting * Mute preview volume with one click * Added support for `.aac` files ### Fixed * Preview didn't generate for mov files with png on Windows * It wasn't possible to set audio track for MOGRT items * When replacing linked clips, replacement happened for each clip separately * Automatic start marker wasn't added when Quiver sync button was pressed *** ## 1.5.1 — 2026-07-14 ### Fixed * Items settings (volume, duration, blend mode) didn't work when items were added to a timeline (only during replacement) *** ## 1.5.0 — 2026-07-13 ### New * Redesinged Quiver UI * Media is stored in OS-folders * Sequence items stored as Premiere projects * Item settings: blend mode, volume, duration and in/out points * Item previews with playback, poster frame, preview volume, and tile size * Import and export quiver folders; legacy library migration on first launch * Up to 3 toolbars * Quiver data path setting *** ## 1.1.4 — 2026-04-27 ### Fixed * Relinking media would hang during the first open of Premiere (Workaround: close and reopen the project) * Minor bug fixes *** ## 1.1.3 — 2026-02-09 ### New * Orientation setting - set buttons to vertical, horizontal, or keep auto orientation * Items added from libraries are now stored in "Quiver Library/Library Name" bin ### Fixed * Quiver library projects now have separate project files for each Premiere version * Improved loading of Quiver library project *** ## 1.1.2 — 2025-12-03 ### Fixed * Locked tracks were treated as empty tracks * Spell Book limit removed * Random addition was not random enough * License verification failed in some cases *** ## 1.1.1 — 2025-07-23 ### Fixed * Library projects were automatically closed during activation without saving unsaved changes * Quiver panel lost focus after activation of library project *** ## 1.1.0 — 2025-05-03 ### New * "Un-nest sequence (copy/paste)" option added for Quiver sequence items. The source sequence will be opened, and clips will be copied and pasted to the timeline, preserving all effects and transformations applied to clips inside the source sequence. Limitation: not possible to use with live playback. * For Quiver sequence items with "Add as individual clips" enabled and "Un-nest sequence (copy/paste)" disabled, effects will be transferred from clips inside a source sequence to clips added to the timeline (e.g., blend mode, opacity keyframes). This allows you to use a mix of clip effects and source effects. Limitations: only linear keyframes, no masks, and limited Lumetri support (the same as for the Excalibur extension). * Import/Export Quiver library projects. * Mogrt items added to a timeline will get the label color of the "transparent video" placeholder. * Open Quiver library projects or sequences from context menu ### Fixed * If clip was dragged to quickly over Quiver panel and left it, drop region (blue zone) would stay on forever. *** ## 1.0.2 — 2025-03-14 ### New * "Group clips" option for items with "Add as individual clips" enabled * If "Replace selected clips" is disabled, item added with Quiver will stay selected (useful in combination with Excalibur) ### Fixed * Start marker didn't work for some clips *** ## 1.0.1 — 2025-03-03 ### New * Spell Book commands to activate a quiver project * Option to set the amount of items shown in Spell Book * Option to toggle replace selected clips behavior ### Fixed * If clip speed was changed, it would not be placed correctly on a timeline * Spell Book: on Windows Stream Deck couldn't trigger URL links * Spell Book: on Windows shortcuts were not registered *** ## 1.0.0 — 2025-02-23 Official release # Uninstall Remove **`knights_of_the_editing_table.quiver`** folder from: ### macOS ``` /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/ ``` ### Windows ``` C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\ ``` # Watchtower Defeat incoming hordes of files with auto sync * Auto sync Premiere Pro/After Effects bins with system folders * Import image sequences * Import or flatten sub-folders * Use relative paths for templates * Label imported items {% embed url="" %} # What is it for? > Often project bins structure and system folders structure mirror each other. After adding new file to system folder, it should be manually imported in project and then moved to relative bin. Watchtower will replicate system folder structure & import all media automatically. > There might be a shared folder with media from another editor/vfx artist/sound editor/etc. You will need to check this folder from time to time and manually import new media to your project. Watchtower will detect new added file and import it right away. > Some files have very complicated names: *132341\_NH\_134AAB.mp3*\ > When folder gets populated with a lot of files like example above, it is hard to tell which one you just downloaded and you might import duplicate at the end. Watchtower will not import duplicates. > Camera folders are complicated as well. Media browser is advised to import media from camera card: it will filter out unnecessary folders and deal with spanned clips. Watchtower handles camera folders like Media Browser. > When rendering image sequence, you should wait for render to be complete and then import it in your project. If you add new files to sequence, you will need to relink project item again. Watchtower will identify & import image sequence, also it will update it while it is growing. > During [import of multiple .psd files](https://youtu.be/tyyR6Q6W4kY) Premiere Pro will prompt you\ > with import options dialogue for each file. Watchtower can skip import options dialogue. # How it works Watchtower uses idea of watch folders — pre-defined folders that constantly look for any new content that is added to them.\ If new content is found, it is automatically added to Premiere Pro/After Effects. Watchtower compares **file paths** of already imported media and incoming media to determine if file is not in the project and should be imported. # Main Panel ![](/files/w3ZXE8rEbdx9MLFS7367) Watchtower main panel has 3 buttons: * **Watch/Un-watch —** toggle auto-sync * **Sync —** to manually sync folders * **Folders —** open watch-folders manager where you can add/remove watch folders and adjust watch-folders settings {% hint style="info" %} If you already selected watch folders for your project and turned auto sync on, you can close main panel and Watchtower will continue to work in background {% endhint %} *** ## Settings To access settings, right-click on the main panel or click on 3 lines (flyout menu).
*** ## Add watch-folders Select folders in your file browser and drag'n'drop them on Watchtower panel.
## Link existing bins Select one or more bins in your project and drag'n'drop them on Watchtower panel. If there is at least one file inside bins,Watchtower will offer folder paths based on a file path.
# Watch-folders manager
## Add watch-folders Select folders in your file browser and drag'n'drop them on watch-folders manager. Or click on "add watch-folders" button. On Windows it is also possible to add junction directories as watch-folders.
{% hint style="info" %} To fold/unfold all folders quickly, hold **opt/alt** down and click on a fold arrow near the folder name. {% endhint %} ## Watch-folder settings
SettingDescription
PathPath to a watch-folder. Click on it to change it.
SUBImport or ignore subfolders.
RELUse path relative to project location. This is useful for project templates. Relative path will also switch when moving project file between macOS and Windows, so there is no need to relink watch-folders.
SEQImport images as image sequences.
FLTFlatten sub-folders: all files will be imported in a parent folder. This is useful for camera cards or image sequences that are placed each in a sub-folder.
LabelAssign label to a bin and new items imported in that bin. Great to label media files automatically (e.g. Whooshes are green, Drones are blue)
### Settings inheritance Changing the settings of a parent folder automatically updates the settings of its child folders — making it faster to customize or delete your watch folders. When a new subfolder is added to a watch folder, it inherits all the settings from its parent. *** ## Image sequence detection Watchtower will automatically detect folder with image sequences inside and enable SEQ checkbox for them. To be detected image sequence should have 3 and more digits at the end of filename:​ | File name | Image sequence detected | | --------------------------- | ----------------------- | | cleanup\_000 – cleanup\_999 | ✅ | | page\_00000 – page\_99999 | ✅ | | sframe\_00 – sframe\_99 | ❌ | ## Camera folders detection Watchtower will automatically detect camera folder structures and enable FLT checkbox for them. #### Supported camera folders: * ARRIRAW * RED * AVCHD * Canon XF * Panasonic P2 * XDCAM-EX * XDCAM-HD * Sony HDV * Sony a7S * Sony FS/XAVC * DCIM {% hint style="info" %} Need more? Write to {% endhint %} *** ## Relink offline folders If watch folders go offline, link the parent folder manually and the subfolders will relink automatically.
# Settings To access settings, right-click on the main panel or click on 3 lines (flyout menu).
*** ## General ![](/files/fXanCxm4f9Ty1TZHpmW4) General tab is different for Premiere Pro and After Effects. ### Show import options If enabled, in Premiere Pro, during import of Illustrator and Photoshop files, a dialogue will appear with options of how to import files. ### Add Import Date In Premiere Pro, additional metadata `Import Date` will be created for each imported item.\ Date format allows to sort `Import Date` column. To show `Import Date`, open Metadata Display in project panel and check Import Date.
### Photoshop, Illustrator import as In After Effects it is possible to choose how to import Photoshop and Illustrator files: * as footage * composition * composition with retained layers sizes. ### Show Notifications Premiere Pro event will show notification about sync results.\ After Effects will show notification in Info panel. ### Analyze imported media with Jumper If [Jumper](http://getjumper.io/) is installed, imported media will be automatically analyzed. *** ## Allowed Files ![](/files/7t3I1IbZ2iEAxZoUzrru) Set filter for file extensions to import. {% hint style="warning" %} If file extension is not supported by Premiere Pro or After Effects\ file won't be imported. {% endhint %} ## Ignored Folders ![](/files/862DPOGfyG4e88x2MpoT) Set folder names to be ignored during import. Filter is case insensitive, adding "proxies" will filter out all folders:\ "proxies", "Proxies", "PROXIES", "pRoXiEs" etc. You can set [**Regex**](/extensions/watchtower/settings/regex-folder-name-filter) filter as well, put regex pattern between two slashes: "/\_AME/" {% hint style="info" %} When new folder created inside watch folder, "untitled folder" (or another name, depending on OS language) will be immediately added to project, before you have time to rename it. To avoid this, add "untitled folder" to folder name filter in settings {% endhint %} # Regex folder name filter Regular expressions (shortened as **regex** or **regexp**) are patterns used to match character combinations in strings. ![](/files/862DPOGfyG4e88x2MpoT) To use regex filter enclose search pattern in slashes: "/temp/, "/\d/". For example you have folders generated by Media Encoder, it takes project name and attaches "\_AME" to the end of it: > **"Project\_1\_AME", "Project\_2\_AME", "Project\_3\_AME", etc** Instead of strictly defining name filter for each folder, you can set one regex filter: > **"/\_AME/"** ### Example usage: * **/\_ame/** — filter folder that has “\_ame” in name: “project\_ame”, “south\_America”, “\_amethyst" * **/\_ame$/** — filter folder that has “\_ame” at the end of the name: “project\_AME” * **/^\_ame/** —filter folder that has “\_ame at the start if the name: “\_amethyst" * **/\d/** — filter folder that has any digit in name: “100\_images”, “image\_5\_best” {% hint style="info" %} To learn more about regex:\ Test regex online:\ {% endhint %} # Pro Tips ## Update image sequences By default Premiere Pro doesn't update image sequences, like After Effect does. Whenever new files are added to image sequence, you will need to offline media and relink it to image sequence again. With Watchtower image sequences will be updated, turn auto sync on and it will happen in background. *** ## Watchtower + Post Haste [Post Haste](https://www.digitalrebellion.com/posthaste/) is a free project management tool that allows you to setup file and folder templates for your projects. When using Watchtower with Post Haste you will be able to setup a project template that will have auto sync feature without need to open Watchtower panel. ### Setting up template project {% tabs %} {% tab title="Text only" %} 1. Open Post Haste and navigate to your template. 2. Right click on template top folder and select "Reveal in Finder/Explorer". 3. Copy "Files" folder with template folder structure and paste it to temporary location (e.g. "Desktop"). 4. Open template project you just pasted (e.g. "Desktop" location) and then Watchtower Select Folders.\ In Standard select folders from template folder structure. 5. In Advanced set all folders to **relative path** ("R" checkbox). Adjust other settings if needed. 6. Selected folders will be added to project. 7. Save modified template project and copy it. 8. Replace original template project with modified one. {% endtab %} {% tab title="Text with Images" %} * Open Post Haste and navigate to your template
* Right click on template top folder and select "Reveal in Finder/Explorer" ![](/files/-M4NfSJJeSTD9tsIjexg) * Copy "Files" folder with template folder structure and paste it to temporary location (e.g. "Desktop"). ![](/files/-M4NmfkgOVXT9MyWxZRv) * Open template project you just pasted (e.g. "Desktop" location) and then Watchtower Select Folders.\ In Standard select folders from template folder structure.. ![](/files/-M4No6KWpZBkxJJCASmS) * In Advanced set all folders to **relative path** ("R" checkbox). Adjust other settings if needed. ![](/files/-M4No9zCj9vavIY4XWdl) * Selected folders will be added to project. ![](/files/-M4NoDeSXvcQL4RaO-Bh) * Save modified template project and copy it. ![](/files/-M4NoPhS2yNflyw1HN-S) * Replace original template project with modified one. ![](/files/-M4Nobri48pgs9N5zO7Q) {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} {% hint style="info" %} After setting up template project Watchtower panel could be closed, auto sync will work in background {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} If you want to sync folder out of template folder structure use absolute path. (e.g. "Music Libary", "Downloads") {% endhint %} *** ## Ingest and proxy workflow Premiere Pro allows you to ingest media in the background while you are editing.\ You can choose one of four following operations to begin automatically when files are imported into the project: * **Copy** * **Transcode** * **Create Proxies** * **Copy and Create Proxies** Due to [Watchtower logic](/extensions/watchtower/how-it-works) only **Create Proxies** option is supported by Watchtower.\ Copy/Transcode will change original path of imported media file to a new path and Watchtower will import original file again, creating an infinite loop. Workarounds for other options are listed below. ### Workarounds {% tabs %} {% tab title="Copy" %} 1. Open Ingest Settings. `mac: File > Project Settings > Ingest Settings` `win: Edit > Project Settings > Ingest Settings` 2. Turn ingest off. 3. Create destination folder you want your media be copied to. 4. Add this folder using Watchtower. A bin will be created in the project. 5. Manually copy files needed to destination folder. 6. With autosync on, files will be automatically imported to the project.\ Otherwise click force sync button on Watchtower panel to import all new files {% endtab %} {% tab title="Transcode" %} 1. Open Ingest Settings.\ `mac: File > Project Settings > Ingest Settings` `win: Edit > Project Settings > Ingest Settings` 2. Turn ingest off. 3. Create destination folder you want your media be transcoded to. 4. Add this folder using Watchtower. A bin will be created in the project. 5. Manually add files to Media Encoder and set export settings. 6. Set output to destination folder and start render. 7. With autosync on, files will be automatically imported to the project.\ Otherwise click force sync button on Watchtower panel to import all new files {% hint style="info" %} If you have new files coming from e.g. another editor and would like them to be transcoded and auto imported in the project, you can set up watch folder in Media Encoder, which will output to Watchtower watch folder.:crossed\_swords:Double watch folder :crossed\_swords: {% endhint %} {% endtab %} {% tab title="Copy and Create Proxies" %} 1. Open Ingest Settings.\ `mac: File > Project Settings > Ingest Settings` `win: Edit > Project Settings > Ingest Settings` 2. Turn ingest on and set it to Create Proxies. 3. Create destination folder you want your media be copied to. 4. Add this folder using Watchtower. A bin will be created in the project. 5. Manually copy files needed to destination folder. 6. With autosync on, files will be automatically imported to the project.\ Otherwise click force sync button on Watchtower panel to import all new files. 7. Proxies will be automatically created and attached to imported media. {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} {% hint style="info" %} To learn more about Ingest and Proxy workflow visit [Premiere Pro User Guide](https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/using/ingest-proxy-workflow.html). {% endhint %} # Spell Book shortcuts Trigger extension commands with shortcuts or control surface buttons via [Spell Book](/extensions/spell-book). ## List of commands | Command name | | -------------------------- | | Show Watchtower | | Open watch folders manager | | Sync watch folders | | Toggle auto-sync | # Compatibility Watchtower works both on **macOS** and **Windows**. | application | version | | ----------------- | ------------------- | | **Premiere Pro** | **2020 and higher** | | **After Effects** | **2020 and higher** | # Videos A collection of videos made for Watchtower. | Name | Link | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | | Watchtower 1.0.0 — Promo | | | Watchtower 1.1.0 — Overview | | | Watchtower 1.2.0 — New Features | | | Watchtower 1.5.0 | | | Watchtower 1.6.0 | | # Change log ## 1.6.1 — 2026-07-29 ### Fixed * Some camera folders were not detected * Minor fixes *** ## 1.6.0 — 2026-04-16 ### New * Hierarchy in folder manager * Add folders button in folder manager * Subfolders inherit properties from their parent folders * Improved link bin and relink offline folders logic * Support for Sony FS/XAVC camera folder structure * Junction folders support on Windows * Analyze imported media with Jumper ### Fixed * Duplicates were imported if files were relinked or imported manually, before adding/relinking watch-folders * Relative path folders didn't work between macOS and Windows *** ## 1.5.7 — 2025-04-16 ### Fixed * Spell Book didn't load or crashed *** ## 1.5.6 — 2025-03-13 ### Fixed * Watchtower couldn't be activated in Premiere 2024 and below * Translation typos *** ## 1.5.5 — 2025-03-12 ### New * Spell Book support ### Fixed * On Windows if project and folders/files were on different drives, folders/files were ignored. * Another fix for allowed extensions setting *** ## 1.5.4 — 2025-01-20 ### Fixed * Some of file extensions not allowed in settings, were still imported (e.g. ".mts") *** ## 1.5.3 — 2024-11-18 ### New * Support for .wav files in RED camera folder structure * White theme added ### Fixed * Premiere Pro team projects were not shown correctly in watch folder manager * Sequence auto detection didn't work correctly in some cases * Other minor fixes *** ## 1.5.2 — 2024-09-30 ### Fixed * Auto sync didn't work with ExFAT drives on macOS * After Effects: in some cases Watch folders panel couldn't load *** ## 1.5.1 — 2024-07-30 ### Fixed * Watchtower didn’t wait for files to be written on disk * Special characters in project name wouldn’t allow Watchtower to work * When linking bins, sub-bins were not linked * After Effects: in some cases Watch folders panel couldn’t load * Other minor fixes *** ## 1.5.0 — 2024-05-23 ### New * Watchtower rewritten from zero * Performance improvement * Stable auto-sync, waits for files to be written on disk * Label option for imported items * Import Date metadata for Premiere Pro *** ## 1.3.2 — 2020-10-31 ### General * fixed relative paths bug for Premiere Pro 14.3.1 on Windows ### Settings * "Check whole project for duplicates during import" checkbox added * folder name regex filter now is case-insensitive * UI update #### Select Folders * UI update *** ## 1.3.1 — 2020-07-28 ### Settings * folder name regex filter ### Select Folders * fixed blank menu issue for Premiere Pro 14.3.1 on Windows *** ## 1.3.0 — 2020-07-03 ### General * team projects support * possible to sync folder to an existing bin (Premiere supports from 2018) * relink missing folders menu * mapped drives now always use UNC path * stability improvements ### Settings * folder name filter ### Select Folders * opening time speed up * keyboard interaction *** ## 1.2.0 — 2020-04-06 ### General * watchtower panel could be closed and auto sync will work in background * auto sync works with multiple projects open * Japanese localisation added, thanks to Jo Bellamy and Masahiro Sagawa * fixed issue for After Effects when files in Korean language were imported multiple times ### Settings * **auto sync option added** * time interval sync is removed * customisable filter for file extensions to import * possibility to deactivate license on current machine ### Select Folders * standard and advanced sections added * automatic detection of image sequences in folders * automatic detection of camera folder structures: ARRIRAW, RED, AVCHD, Canon XF, Panasonic P2 (spanned clips are not supported at the moment), XDCAM-EX, XDCAM-HD, Sony HDV, Sony a7S * flatten folders setting * relative paths setting *** ## 1.1.4 — 2019-12-09 ### General * Premiere Pro 14.0.1 support * bug fixes *** ## 1.1.3 — 2019-11-01 ### General * license check issue fixed * .braw files support added * stability improvements *** ## 1.1.2 — 2019-09-23 ### General * .swf files support added * stability improvements *** ## 1.1.1 — 2019-09-15 ### General * Premiere Pro & After Effects CC2017 and above support ### Settings * "show import options" setting for Premiere Pro, Illustrator & Photoshop files *** ## 1.0.1 — 2019-07-23 ### General * single user can install extension on two machines ### Select Folders * special characters in folder name are now supported *** ## 1.0.0 — 2019-07-08 Official release # Uninstall Remove **`knights_of_the_editing_table.watchtower`** folder from: ### macOS ``` /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/ ``` ### Windows ``` C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\ ``` Before v1.5.0: ``` C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\CEP\extensions\ ``` # Project import To import After Effects and Premiere Pro project files, go to settings and turn on checkbox for .aep and .prproj extensions. #### #### Premiere Pro tip: Before importing .prproj file with Watchtower, import one file by yourself, import dialog will appear, select: ”Create folder for imported items”.\ After that all imported .prproj files will have their own folders. # Grave Robber You show me the graves, I'll dig out the clips * Un-nest nested or multi-cam sequences * Un-merge clips {% embed url="" %} # What is it for? > In Premiere Pro one can create nests: a sequences that can be used as a clip. However, if one wants to bring clips back from nest, "to un-nest" so to speak, it is not possible. Grave Robber un-nests selected nests and multicam sequences. > When merging clips, audio data gets lost thus making it impossible to export proper AAF/OMF files. Grave Robber un-merges clips and replaces them with original media, all keyframes, as well as applied effects will be preserved. # How it works {% hint style="warning" %} **Merlin** control surface plugin is needed for Grave Robber to work.\ [Read](/support-tools/merlin) how to add it. {% endhint %} 1. Select clips on a timeline, that you want to un-nest or un-merge.\ You can make a rough selection that will contain not just clips needed, but other clips as well (video, audio, essential graphics). Grave Robber will filter out not applicable clips. 2. Selected sequences will be opened one by one, clips inside copied to clipboard and after pasted to the main sequence. ![](/files/OATMXXPHKBcJI86jLcJg) Grave Robber will respect in/out point of nests, so no extra media will appear in the main sequence. Grave Robber accounts for clip conflict, if there is an obstructing clip above a nest in the main sequence, new tracks will be added for un-nested clips. ![](/files/g0sliMCVH8AiQDnJ0A6V) # Main Panel Main panel has one button — a spade. When clicked Grave Robber will un-nest selected nests. ![](/files/VqpxEtOTWfpCf3nKqlAe) It is possible to abort un-nesting, for that press red button — a broken spade. ![](/files/bpdDV0tIzqtUTTapXINJ) {% hint style="info" %} During un-nest, Grave Robber will generate multiple actions in History stack. To undo/redo them at once, just use Premiere Pro's undo command (support extension [Undead](/support-tools/undead) handles undo groups). {% endhint %} # Settings To access settings, click on click on panel's flyout menu (3 horizontal lines near panel name).
## Unmerge clips Merged clips will be unmerged. ## Disable Multi-camera clips Multi-camera clips will be un-nested and clips that are not on selected camera track will be disabled. ## Link un-nested clips Un-nested clips will be linked, when un-nesting *linked* sequences. # Spell Book shortcuts Trigger extension commands with shortcuts or control surface buttons via [Spell Book](/extensions/spell-book). ## List of commands | Command name | | ----------------- | | Show Grave Robber | | Dig it up | # Excalibur user command Create Excalibur user commands with **Grave Robber**. Search for **Grave Robber** and select command name. ## List of commands | Command name | | ------------ | | Dig it up | | Abort | # Compatibility Grave Robber works both on **macOS** **(10.14.5 and higher)** and **Windows**.
applicationversion
Premiere Pro2020 and higher
For Grave Robber to work one should: * Windows: [check antivirus](/extensions/grave-robber/compatibility/windows-antivirus) # macOS Permissions To make Grave Robber work, one needs to give Accessibility permissions to Premiere Pro. Normaly, after Grave Robber installation, when opening Premiere Pro, it should prompt you with dialog: ![](/files/Q0STB3V0p6n0YlSTmGk7) If you don’t have this pop-up, you can grant permissions manually. Go to:\ **System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy.**\ Go to Accessibility section, hit “+", find your Premiere Pro version, add it, make sure it has a tick mark. ## Accessibility (Mojave and above) ![](/files/hUpYyXV4SUVtRWprquFr) ## Reset permissions Sometimes macOS doesn't have permissions right, to reset them do this: * give permissions to Premiere Pro (accessibility/input monitoring), skip if permissions already granted * untick Premiere Pro in permissions * restart computer * tick Premiere Pro back in permissions * launch Premiere Pro and test # Windows Antivirus If you have antivirus installed, it might block Grave Robber executable file, that gets additional information, that is not accessible in Premiere Pro API. To be sure that Grave Robber works properly, whitelist following file: ``` C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\knights_of_the_editing_table.grave_robber\assets\exec\spellcast_win.exe ``` # Change Log ## 1.5.1 — 2025-06-02 ### New * "Link un-nested clips" setting: clips will be linked, when un-nesting linked sequences. *** ## 1.5.0 — 2025-03-03 ### **New** * Spell Book support *** ## 1.2.0 — 2025-01-18 ### **New** * Merlin control surface support * Undead extension support ### Fixed * Merged video clips on tracks #2 and above couldn't be un-merged *** ## 1.1.3 — 2023-11-20 ### **Fixed** * Some merged clips couldn’t be un-merged *** ## 1.1.2 — 2023-01-19 ### **Fixed** * Sometimes clips were not copied/pasted on a timeline *** ## 1.1.1 — 2022-12-22 ### **Fixed** * In some cases Grave Robber couldn't be activated with a license key *** ## 1.1.0 — 2022-12-16 ### New * **Unmerge clips** * **Disable multi-camera clips** * Localisation to all languages that are supported by Premiere Pro ### **Fixed** * On Windows Grave Robber won't work if Timeline panel was detached from main window *** ## 1.0.0 — 2021-10-31 Initial Release # Uninstall Remove **`knights_of_the_editing_table.grave_robber`** folder from: ### macOS ``` /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/ ``` ### Windows ``` C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\ ``` # Chronicler It is I, your chronicler, who alone can tell thee of your saga * Automatically track time in Adobe apps * Get detailed time for projects: sequences, compositions, smart documents, etc. * Auto-group linked projects: dynamic link, `.psd` files inside Premiere, etc. * Set idle time: tracking will stop after being idle for X minutes * Export CSV log for projects {% embed url="" %} # What is it for? > We spend a lot of time in Adobe applications and it is often good to know how much of this time was spent on a specific project, whether for a client or for yourself. > > It is possible to track time yourself (using notes or spreadsheets), or with help of tracking applications, though not all of them provide enough details and some require you to press a button to start tracking, which can be easily forgotten. Chronicler is an extension for Adobe applications, that will track the time for every project **automatically**. # How it works Chronicler starts tracking right away when project is opened.\ No need to press a button. If supported, Chronicler also tracks time spent on project items: * Project panel, sequences and Production Projects in Premiere Pro * Project panel, compositions in After Effects * Smart objects in Photoshop * Links in Illustrator * Scenes in Animate If application becomes inactive or user is idle for X amount of time, tracking will stop. # Main Panel Main panel consists of 3 parts: * header with current active project * search/filter buttons * projects and folders
### Drag reorder It is possible to reorder projects and group them inside folders. Select one or more items and drag them to reorder.
### Context menu To access context menu, right click on item in the main panel.
CommandAction
New FolderCreate new folder
BillableEnable/disable billing for project/folder
Change Rate...Change billing rate for selected projects
DeleteDelete selected projects (log won't be affected)
Reveal in Finder/ExplorerReveal project in Finder/Explorer
Export CSV...Export CSV log for selected projects
SettingsOpen settings menu
# Settings To open settings window, right click on Chronicler panel and select `Open Settings` ## General
### Automatically group projects Chronicler will automatically group linked projects in the same folder. For example a Premiere project can include After Effects Dynamic Link and Photoshop files:\ a folder will be created with the name of parent project and all linked projects will be placed inside that folder.
### Show file extension If enabled, project names will also include file extension, e.g.: ``` Photo.psd, Edit.prproj, Vector.svg ``` ### Show time with seconds Show either "HH:MM" or "HH:MM:SS", e.g.: ``` Enabled : 10:12:03 Disabled: 10:12 ``` ### Stop tracking after being idle for X minute(s) If user is inactive, Chronicler will stop tracking. It is possible to set up to 60 minutes of idle time. ### Currency & Default Rate Define default rate for projects with billing. It is possible to change billing for every project individually. *** ## Export
### User ID Set user ID which will be linked to Chronicler data genarated on a computer. It is useful if you collect data from multiple machines and you want to distinguish between them. ### CSV Location CSV file will be automatically created in predefined location. ### Webhook Add url to post data to. All data is live and is posted as you work. #### JSON structure:
KeyDescription
user_idUser ID, can be defined in Settings -> Export tab
app_idApplication ID
unix_startStart time in UNIX
unix_endEnd time in UNIX
dateDate in "YYYY-MM-DD" format
startStart time in "HH:MM:SS" format
endEnd time in "HH:MM:SS" format
folderFolder name in Chronicler panel
productionProduction name (only for Premiere Pro)
projectProject name
project_itemProject item name
project_item_typeProject item type: projectpanel, document, multicam, sequence
durationDuration in "HH:MM:SS" format
duration_hoursDuration in hours
rateRate set in Chronicler panel
sumSum = duration_hours * rate
project_idProject ID (could be project path or different ID)
untitled_idProject ID before it was saved to disk
### Google Sheet script example ```javascript function doPost(e) { const sheetName = "Sheet Name"; const sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getSheetByName(sheetName); const data = JSON.parse(e.postData?.contents); sheet.appendRow([ data.user_id, data.app_id, data.unix_start, data.unix_end, data.date, data.start, data.end, data.folder, data.production, data.project, data.project_item, data.project_item_type, data.duration, data.duration_hours, data.rate, data.sum, data.project_id, data.untitled_id ]) } ``` # Compatibility Chronicler works both on **macOS** **(10.14.5 and higher)** and **Windows**. | application | version | | ----------------- | ------------------- | | **Premiere Pro** | **2020 and higher** | | **After Effects** | **2020 and higher** | | **Audition** | **2020 and higher** | | **Animate** | **2020 and higher** | | **Media Encode**r | **2020 and higher** | | **Photoshop\*** | **2020 and higher** | | **Illustrator** | **2020 and higher** | | **InDesign** | **2020 and higher** | | **InCopy** | **2020 and higher** | {% hint style="warning" %} Rosetta mode should be enabled for Chronicler to work in Photoshop on Apple ARM chips (M1-M3) {% endhint %} # Windows Antivirus If you have antivirus installed, it might block Chronicler from checking which application is active. To be sure that Chronicler works properly, whitelist following file: **knights\_of\_the\_editing\_table.chronicler.exe** – detects an active application. It is essential to for automatic tracking, so Chronicler doesn't track time when Adobe app is not active. Full path: ``` C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\knights_of_the_editing_table.chronicler\assets\exec\win\knights_of_the_editing_table.chronicler.exe ``` # Change Log ## 1.1.8 — 2026-01-27 ### Fixed * Chronicler didn’t work correctly in Premiere 26 *** ## 1.1.7 — 2025-12-03 ### Fixed * License verification failed in some cases *** ## 1.1.6 — 2025-06-02 ### Fixed * Idle time always started after 1 minute, regardless of the settings value *** ## 1.1.5 — 2025-04-07 ### Fixed: * Chronicler didn't track time in After Effects 25.2 on macOS *** ## 1.1.4 — 2024-12-01 ### Fixed: * Chronicler didn't stop tracking time after being idle *** ## 1.1.3 — 2024-04-18 ### Fixed: * **export CSV** command for selected projects returned empty CSV *** ## 1.1.2 — 2024-02-24 ### New: * `untitled_id` value in CSV data ### Fixed: * on Windows Chronicler wouldn't stop tracking time when Adobe app lost focus * macOS Intel support *** ## 1.1.0 — 2024-01-19 ### New: * Automatic CSV export to predefined location * Post data to Webhook URL *** ## 1.0.1 — 2023-11-22 ### Fixed: * License verification system showed “License not valid” message * on Windows After Effects was not tracked * on Windows Project names in non-English languages were shown as ??? * in some cases text in Chronicler panel was undefined (related to language locale) * if list of projects was filtered (via search or app filter), holding SHIFT and selecting projects would result in selecting hidden items as well *** ## 1.0.0 — 2023-11-01 Initial Release # Uninstall Remove **`knights_of_the_editing_table.chronicler`** folder from: ### macOS ``` /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/ ``` ### Windows ``` C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\ ``` # Anchor Keep your clip steady * Move an anchor point without moving a clip * Use alpha mode to set an anchor point to edge of an image * Choose to move an anchor point for Motion or Transform effect * Change an anchor point of animated clips {% embed url="" %} # Main panel Select one or more clips and click on one of 9 positions in Anchor panel.
Anchor will keep original animation of a clip.
## Use alpha channel Enable it, to use clip's alpha channel for anchor position.
## Use "Transform" effect Enable it, to move an anchor point of Transform effect, instead of Motion effect. If there is no Transfrom effect on a selected clip, it will be applied and then an anchor point will be repositioned.
{% hint style="info" %} Anchor always moves an anchor point of Motion effect for standard clips or Vector Motion effect for graphics clips. {% endhint %} # Spell Book shortcuts Trigger extension commands with shortcuts or control surface buttons via [Spell Book](/extensions/spell-book). ## List of commands | Command name | | ------------- | | Show Anchor | | Top Left | | Top Center | | Top Right | | Middle Left | | Center | | Middle Right | | Bottom Left | | Bottom Center | | Bottom Right | # Excalibur user command Create Excalibur user commands with **Anchor**. Search for **Anchor** and select command name. ## List of commands
Command name
Top Left
Top Center
Top Right
Middle Left
Center
Middle Right
Bottom Left
Bottom Center
Bottom Right
# Compatibility Anchor works both on **macOS** and **Windows**.
applicationversion
Premiere Pro2020* and higher
{% hint style="info" %} **\***Premiere Pro 14.4 is a minimal compatible version. {% endhint %} # Change Log ## 1.5.4 — 2026-07-31 ### Fixed * Transform effect didn't work correctly with "Scale to Frame Size", alpha mode and keyframes * Anchor didn't work correctly with After Effects MOGRT files *** ## 1.5.3 — 2026-03-12 ### Fixed * Improved calculations for Transform effect anchor point * Anchor didn't account for "Scale to Frame Size" enabled for a clip *** ## 1.5.2 — 2025-12-03 ### Fixed * License verification failed in some cases *** ## 1.5.1 — 2025-04-16 ### Fixed * Spell Book didn't load or crashed *** ## 1.5.0 — 2025-03-11 ### New * Use "Transform" effect option: anchor point of Transform effect will be affected. If there is no Transform effect, it will be applied to a clip. * Spell Book support *** ## 1.0.1 — 2023-08-18 ### **Fixed** * With Alpha mode enabled, Anchor took too long to move an anchor point *** ## 1.0.0 — 2022-01-28 Initial Release # Uninstall Remove **`knights_of_the_editing_table.anchor`** folder from: ### macOS ``` /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/ ``` ### Windows ``` C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\ ``` # Cauldron Brew sequences at once * Generate multiple sequences from video, audio and caption clips * Use custom sequence settings or match first clip settings * Fit or fill frame in generated sequences * Name sequences with wildcards {% embed url="" %} # What is it for? > There is often a need to create multiple versions of your edit. Such as adding different intros/outros to a main video, creating versions with different audio tracks or captions in multiple languages. And let's not forget about aspect ratios for social media. **Cauldron** generates multiple sequences from video, audio and caption clips or group of clips. # How it works ## Create Sequences To create sequences, drag and drop clips from Project panel to Cauldron timeline.\ Adjust settings if needed and press "Brew Sequences" button.
* It is possible to add one clip or group of clips. * It is possible to combine any amount of clips on video and audio tracks, but only 1 clip is allowed per caption track. In/Out points of source clips will be used. {% hint style="info" %} If clip duration inside sequence needs to be adjusted — change clip in/out point or duration and re-generate sequences again. {% endhint %} ### Group of clips When group of clips is added, Cauldron will iterate over each clip inside the group and create all possible combinations of sequences. It is possible either to select group of clips or just bin with clips inside, it will also act as a group. {% hint style="info" %} When a bin is added to Cauldron, you can add/remove clips from it and generate updated version of sequences. {% endhint %} #### Ungroup clips To ungroup added clips, right click on a group and select "Ungroup".
### Trim clips It is possible to trim clips before adding them to generated sequences. To do this, right click on a clip and select "Trim clip".
### Remove clips To remove clips from Cauldron, right click on a clip and select "Delete". If you want to remove all clips, use "Empty Cauldron" button. ## Sequence Settings ### Sequence name Cauldron creates multiple sequences, so it is good to have name that reflects what is inside of a sequence. Wildcards allow to create dynamic names for sequences.
WildcardDescription
#V1{1}use name of 1 clip on the first video track
#A2{3}use name of 3 clip on the second audio track
#C1use name of caption clip on the first audio track
#VERversion of a sequence
### Width, Height, FPS Disable `Match first video clip` checkbox to set custom width, height and fps for created sequences. ### Auto-reframe Use Premiere's "Auto-reframe sequence" feature. ### Clip Sizing 3 options availble: * None — clips size stays unchanged * Fill Frame — clip will fill the frame of a sequence (crop might occur) * Fit Frame — clip will fit the frame of a sequence vertically or horizontally # Compatibility Cauldron works both on **macOS** and **Windows**.
applicationversion
Premiere Pro2020* and higher
{% hint style="info" %} **\***Premiere Pro 14.4 is a minimal compatible version. {% endhint %} # Change Log ## 1.0.3 — 2026-01-31 ### Fixed * License prompt blocked the interface *** ## 1.0.2 — 2026-01-07 ### New * Trim clips in Cauldron (right click on a clip) ### Fixed * License verification failed in some cases *** ## 1.0.1 — 2024-11-19 ### New * Auto reframe option added * Ungroup grouped items in Cauldron timeline (right click on a group) ### Fixed * In big projects Cauldron would take time before creating sequences *** ## 1.0.0 — 2024-11-01 Initial Release # Uninstall Remove **`knights_of_the_editing_table.cauldron`** folder from: ### macOS ``` /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/ ``` ### Windows ``` C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\ ``` # Dagger It's not Excalibur * Search and apply video/audio effects * Favourite or hide effects in search results {% embed url="" %} # Search bar ## How it works * Select a clip or group of clips * Open Dagger search bar with a shortcut assigned in [Spell Book](/extensions/spell-book) * Type name of a effect * Select it and press `Enter`
{% hint style="info" %} You can assign shortcut to any effect in [Spell Book](/extensions/dagger/spell-book-shortcuts) {% endhint %} ### First Letters search Search for effects with first letters, separated by whitespace. | Effect Name | Search Example | | --------------- | -------------- | | Warp Stabilizer | w s | | Volumetric Rays | v r | ### Persistent position Move Dagger search bar to any position on your screen and it will remember it. # Settings ## Favorites Add effects to favorites, so they will appear first in the search results.
*** ## Hidden Add effects to hidden, to exclude them from the search results.
# Spell Book shortcuts Trigger extension commands with shortcuts or control surface buttons via [Spell Book](/extensions/spell-book). ## List of commands | Command name | | ----------------- | | Unsheathe Dagger | | **VIDEO EFFECTS** | | Video Effect 01 | | Video Effect 02 | | ... | | **AUDIO EFFECTS** | | Audio Effect 01 | | Audio Effect 02 | | ... | # Compatibility Arrow works both on **macOS** **(10.14.5 and higher)** and **Windows**.
applicationversion
Premiere Pro2020 and higher
# macOS Permissions To allow Arrow work properly, one need to give Input Monitoring permissions for Premiere Pro. Normaly, after Arrow installation, when opening Premiere Pro, it should prompt user with dialog: ![](/files/Q0STB3V0p6n0YlSTmGk7) If you don’t have these pop-up, you can grant permissions manually. Go to:\ **System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy.**\ Go to each section, hit “+", find your Premiere Pro version, add it, make sure it has a tick mark. ## Input monitoring (Catalina and above) ![](/files/YnAGgbG9TmKR5bJ2w2UF) ## Reset permissions Sometimes macOS doesn't have permissions right, to reset them do this: * give permission to Premiere Pro (input monitoring), skip if permission already granted * untick Premiere Pro in permissions * restart computer * tick Premiere Pro back in permissions * launch Premiere Pro and test # Windows Antivirus If you have antivirus installed, it might block Arrow from listening a shortcut press. To be sure that Arrow works properly, whitelist following file: **spell\_win.exe** – detects a shortcut press. Full path: `C:\Users\*USERNAME*\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\CEP\Extensions\knights_of_the_editing_table.spellbook\client\lib\spell_win.exe` --- [Next Page](/llms-full.txt/1)