Animated Data Charts for Adobe Premiere Pro

framechart is a native DaVinci Resolve plugin — to use a chart in Premiere Pro, render it in Resolve as a ProRes 4444 file with alpha, then import that single file into Premiere. Composite the animated chart over your footage — no After Effects Dynamic Link, no manual keyframing, no PNG-sequence folder to manage.

The ProRes 4444 file preserves the full alpha channel, and Premiere Pro composites it over footage automatically without masking or keying. If you edit directly in DaVinci Resolve instead, skip this round-trip entirely — the framechart plugin composites charts with transparency directly in your timeline.

Step-by-Step: DaVinci Resolve to Premiere Pro

Part 1: Render the Chart in DaVinci Resolve

1. Drop the framechart effect onto a clip in your Resolve timeline. Point it at your CSV file.
2.In the Inspector, configure chart type, columns, and a clean template for compositing over existing footage (renders chart elements only, no background fill).
3. Set your Resolve timeline resolution (1080p or 4K) and frame rate to match your Premiere sequence settings.
4.In Resolve's Deliver page, choose ProRes 4444 as the codec and enable Export Alpha.
5. Render. You'll get a single video file with a full alpha channel.

Part 2: Import Into Premiere Pro

1.In Premiere Pro, go to File → Import (or Ctrl+I / Cmd+I).
2. Select the rendered ProRes 4444 file.
3.Click Import. It appears as a single clip in the Project panel, with its alpha channel intact — no "Image Sequence" checkbox, no frame folder.

Part 3: Composite in Timeline

1.Drag the imported clip from the Project panel to a video track above your footage track in the timeline.
2. The alpha channel composites automatically in Normal blend mode — no keying required.
3. Position and scale the chart clip as needed using the Effect Controls panel.

Syncing Chart Animation to Audio

The rendered clip contains the full animation from frame one. To control when the chart starts animating in your video:

› Trim the clip in-point to where you want the animation to begin — drag the left edge of the clip in the timeline.
› Use the audio waveform visible in the timeline to align chart reveals with narration cues. Zoom in (use the + key) for precise frame-level alignment.
› Set a marker on the audio track at the moment you say "and here is the chart" — then snap the clip's in-point to that marker.
› The clip will end when the animation completes. If you need the chart to hold on-screen longer, duplicate the last frame or use a freeze frame effect — or simply extend the clip's duration in Resolve before rendering.

Blend Modes for Compositing

ProRes 4444 with alpha → Normal blend mode

For a framechart clip rendered with Export Alpha, Normal blend mode is all you need. The alpha channel handles transparency automatically. The chart renders only where pixels are opaque — no masking required.

Solid-background MP4 → Screen or Lighten blend mode

If you rendered without alpha (a standard MP4 with a solid dark background), set the clip's blend mode to Screen or Lighten instead. This makes black pixels transparent. Works well for cinematic dark templates — the bars and glows appear over footage while the black background disappears.

Frame Rate Matching

If your DaVinci Resolve timeline and Premiere sequence use different frame rates, the animation plays at the wrong speed once imported.

› Check your Premiere sequence settings: Sequence → Sequence Settings → Timebase

› Set your Resolve timeline to the same fps before rendering

› Common rates: 24fps (cinematic), 30fps (web/YouTube), 60fps (smooth animation)

! If already imported at the wrong rate: right-click the clip in the Project panel → Modify → Interpret Footage → set the correct frame rate

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an animated chart into Adobe Premiere Pro?

Render the chart with the framechart DaVinci Resolve plugin as a ProRes 4444 file with Export Alpha enabled, then File → Import that file into Premiere Pro. It arrives as a single clip with a full alpha channel — no image sequence, no folder of PNGs.

Can I use framechart charts in Premiere Pro without After Effects?

Yes. The ProRes 4444 file rendered from DaVinci Resolve imports directly into Premiere Pro. You do not need After Effects Dynamic Link or any Adobe integration.

Does the alpha channel work in Premiere Pro?

Yes. Premiere Pro recognizes the alpha channel in a ProRes 4444 file automatically. The chart animation composites over footage with full transparency — no masking or keying required.

How do I sync the chart animation to my voiceover in Premiere?

Drag the rendered chart clip to your timeline. Trim the clip's in-point to where you want the animation to start, and use the audio waveform of your voiceover track to align the chart reveal with key moments in your narration.

What frame rate should I use for Premiere Pro?

Match your DaVinci Resolve timeline frame rate to your Premiere sequence frame rate before rendering. Common choices: 24fps (cinematic), 30fps (web video), 60fps (smooth animation). A mismatch plays the animation at the wrong speed.

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Last reviewed: July 2026