ACES in Adobe Premiere Pro

Color ManagementWorkflow Guide
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Samuel Gursky

A complete guide for setting up ACES color management in Adobe Premiere Pro. Learn the essential project setup, sequence configuration, Lumetri Color setup, and export workflows needed to maintain consistent color representation throughout your post-production pipeline.

Project Setup

Setting up your Premiere Pro project with ACES color management from the start ensures consistent color throughout your workflow.

Key Steps:

  • Set project working space to ACES AP1
  • Enable ACES color management in project settings
  • Configure input device transform for your camera
  • Set output device transform for your target display

Sequence Settings

Configure your sequence settings to work with ACES color space for optimal color accuracy.

Lumetri Color Setup

Learn how to configure Lumetri Color panel for ACES workflows and color grading.

Lumetri Color Panel Configuration:

  • Input LUT: Apply camera-specific ACES IDT
  • Creative Look: Apply ACES RRT/ODT combination
  • Color wheels: Work in ACES AP1 color space
  • Output: Configure for final delivery format

Export Settings

Proper export settings to maintain ACES color accuracy in your final deliverables.