Can you automate clip number as a watermark?

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October 2, 2024
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Could the clip number be automatically added as a watermark in premiere? I'm creating an MP4 with multiple clips for people to scroll through, and I want them to easily identify each clip by its number. It seems like I can only add the clip number manually for each clip, but I have a lot of clips and would prefer to automate the process to make it more efficient.

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Correct answer MyerPj

Easy then. Put an Adjustment Layer over your timeline. (Stretch it out so it covers the whole timeline you are interested in). Then add the Metadata & timecode Burn-in effect to the adjustment layer, and set it like so...

Mathias Moehl

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If you really want to have the shot numbers (i.e. count the clips) instead of their names, YouTuber "Better Editor" also developed a great solution with my (paid) extension Automation Blocks for Pr:

Mathias Möhl - Developer of tools like BeatEdit and Automation Blocks for Premiere Pro and After Effects

MyerPj

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Ha! Good one @Mathias Moehl, I was holding my breath that it was file names she wanted!

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MyerPj

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Easy then. Put an Adjustment Layer over your timeline. (Stretch it out so it covers the whole timeline you are interested in). Then add the Metadata & timecode Burn-in effect to the adjustment layer, and set it like so...