Using Object Mount with Adobe Premiere Pro

Object Mount makes it easy to browse, import, and edit footage directly from S3-compatible storage in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Whether you’re working with local proxies, editing remotely, or centralizing project media, Object Mount integrates smoothly into your editing pipeline.

Recommended Setup

Once you’ve mounted your object storage with Object Mount, your volume will appear like a standard drive in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS).

From there, you can work as usual in Premiere Pro with just a few things to keep in mind.

Importing Footage

• Select File > Import (or use the Media Browser).
• Navigate to your Object Mount drive and select your files.
• Footage can be previewed and scrubbed before importing.

Recommended Proxy and Cache Settings

While Object Mount enables direct-from-cloud editing, Premiere Pro still benefits from local cache for smooth playback and faster timeline scrubbing.

Suggested Settings:

1. File > Project Settings > Scratch Disks:

   • Set Media Cache and Previews to a fast, local SSD.

2. Preferences > Media Cache:

   • Enable Auto delete cache files older than X days to keep things tidy.

3. Create Proxies via Ingest Settings or manually using the Project panel:

   • Store proxies on a local drive.
   • Set Proxy File Format to “ProRes Proxy” or “H.264 Low Res” for faster performance.

4. Enable Toggle Proxies:

   • Navigate to the Program Monitor.
   • Set Toggle Proxies to switch views on the fly.

Relinking Media

If a project was opened on a different machine or the mount point has changed:

• Go to File > Link Media.
• Browse to your Object Mount volume.
• Premiere will relink to all matching file paths automatically.

Performance Tips

• Stick to List View in Media Browser when browsing large folders.
• Use proxies for multicam or high-resolution editing (e.g. 4K, RAW).
• Avoid saving the Premiere project file directly to the Object Mount drive.
  • Store locally, and then backup to the cloud separately, if needed.

Storage Visibility

Your Object Mount volume will show up:

• On macOS: Under Locations in Finder.
• On Windows: As a mapped drive under This PC.

Once mounted, there’s no need to sync or copy files — you’re working live from the source in the cloud.

Reminder on Write Operations

Premiere Pro reads from cloud storage efficiently, but for best results:

• Keep render outputs, scratch files, and auto-saves on a local drive.
• Use Object Mount for read access to source footage.
• Export final renders locally, then upload back to your storage if needed.