Now in Beta: Label colors in sequence tabs

[Francis-Crossman]

We can now display and change the label color of sequences right in the sequence panel.

Steps to access the feature

1. Update to the latest beta (v25.2 build 81 or later)
2. Go to Timeline Display Settings (wrench in Timeline panel)
3. Enable the following option: Show Sequence Label Color (it is off by default).
4. This option will add a Label color swatch to the left of the Timeline > Sequence panel, similar to After Effects.

You can also assign a keyboard shortcut.  The Timeline > Sequence panel’s contextual menu (e.g., right-click) also has a Label dropdown menu at the bottom. This will change the label color for just that sequence and update the same sequence in the Project panel (and vice versa). You can also assign specific Timeline panel shortcuts to each Label color separate from Timeline clip Label colors to avoid conflicts.

Known bugs

• Timeline Sequence Label color name changes are not reflected in Keyboard Shortcuts editor.  You can change the name of the label color, but the name changes are not reflected in the Keyboard Shortcuts editor.

Questions we have for you

• Should this be on by default?

We want to know what you think.  Please join the conversation below.

[DJP2014]

Yes, I second this. Nice if we had the option to only show a label for the 'Master' sequence. This was how I worked in Final Cut Pro 7 back in the day.

[ScottSimmons]

Yes, this is a great addition and very helpful. My thoughts:

• I think I understand why it's under the wrench menu with the "show" items but then under the hamburger menu we have an actual Label submenu to change them. Seems they should be together. 
• Having the whole tab the color instead of the little square would be easier to see and take up less real estate. 
• The underline for the selected timeline tab is very bright and visible and works great. 

[stiersky]

Being able to color the entire tab will help exponentially! MORE COLORS!

[hanging moss]

When is this coming to the next 25 build? I was just wishing this feature existed! Entire tab would be nice if it doesn't cause issues.

[Alendale30271174dzcr]

Can i turn this off? And how, thank you!

[DJP2014]

Yes -- It's in the Timeline Display Settings (wrench icon) > Show Sequence Label Color