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Label and name your bins and clips clearly (avoid relying only on icon color).

Ensure your computer display has good brightness and contrast so that video previews, timeline text, and media names are readable.

Avoid using color alone to indicate status (for example: “red bin means done”). Instead, use text or labels (e.g., “Completed”) in addition to color.

Use a consistent folder and file-naming system to avoid confusion (e.g., Phone_A_Clip01, Phone_B_Clip02).

If your phone recorded in a high resolution (4K or higher) and your computer struggles, consider creating proxy files in Premiere Pro for smoother editing.

Back up your phone-media folder and your Premiere project folder regularly — ideally, use an external drive or cloud storage.

When inserting phone media into your sequence, verify the resolution and frame rate match your sequence settings (or adjust accordingly) to avoid unwanted scaling or black bars.