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FireStarter

by PazuLabs·Workflow

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Why we like it

FireStarter sits in the aescripts library as a Premiere Pro setup utility, and version 1.0.7 arrived as a signed ZXP in April 2026. Its BRAW, R3D, and ARRIRAW support makes it relevant for editors working with those camera formats.

What is FireStarter?

FireStarter is a one-click project setup tool for Premiere Pro from PazuLabs. Point it at a folder and hit import, and it automatically creates color-coded bins, then sorts your footage, audio, and graphics into them. The idea is to get from setup to editing.

It handles BRAW, R3D, and ARRIRAW footage, and skips duplicate files during import. FireStarter also remembers your settings, so you don't have to reconfigure it each time you run it.

The current version, 1.0.7, ships as a signed ZXP and supports Premiere Pro 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023. It's listed here as free, and a demo video is available. FireStarter earns its place in the aescripts library as a Premiere Pro import-and-organize utility that covers common camera formats out of the box.

Who is FireStarter best for?

FireStarter is best for premiere Pro editors who want to import a folder and have footage, audio, and graphics sorted into color-coded bins automatically.

How much does FireStarter cost?

FireStarter is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click import: select a folder and hit import to set up the project
  • Automatically creates color-coded bins
  • Sorts footage, audio, and graphics automatically
  • Supports BRAW, R3D, and ARRIRAW footage
  • Skips duplicate files during import
  • Remembers your settings
  • Compatible with Premiere Pro 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023

Tags

#Premiere Pro#project setup#bin organization#media management#BRAW#R3D#ARRIRAW#import

Frequently asked questions

Which Premiere Pro versions does FireStarter support?

FireStarter runs with Premiere Pro 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023. The current version, 1.0.7, ships as a signed ZXP, released on April 8, 2026. If you're on one of those four releases, the tool is built to work with your setup. For versions outside that range, check the developer's page before installing, since support beyond the listed releases isn't stated.

Does FireStarter work with BRAW, R3D, and ARRIRAW footage?

FireStarter supports BRAW, R3D, and ARRIRAW files, so those camera formats are handled when you point it at a folder and import. Alongside footage, it sorts audio and graphics into color-coded bins automatically. It also skips duplicates during import, so repeated media doesn't clutter your project. For any format not listed among those three, the developer's page is the place to confirm what's covered.

How does FireStarter handle duplicate files on import?

FireStarter skips duplicates during import, so bringing in a folder won't create repeated copies of media you've already added to the project. It creates color-coded bins and sorts footage, audio, and graphics into them automatically as part of the same import step, including BRAW, R3D, and ARRIRAW files. FireStarter also remembers your settings, so you don't have to reconfigure it each time you run it.

Is FireStarter free to use?

FireStarter is listed here as free. For current licensing terms and any changes, check the developer's page, since terms can shift over time. The tool is a signed ZXP at version 1.0.7 and works with Premiere Pro 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023. Once installed, you select a folder and import to have it create color-coded bins and sort your media automatically.

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