Something like this --- but with the ability to make the font much smaller:
Much appreciated,
Is this possible?
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Is this possible?
Is it possible to display the filename + current time and total time of the video being played on the screen?
Something like this --- but with the ability to make the font much smaller:
Much appreciated,
Something like this --- but with the ability to make the font much smaller:
Much appreciated,
Re: Is this possible?
Just wanted to update -- I figured out a very easy solution for this in VLC, no scripts/code needed.
For future reference of others who are looking for the same ability in VLC without the headache I went to:
To add Filename + Playtime/Duration anywhere on your video -- go to:
Tools -- Preferences -- (all) -- >Marquee --> Now in the text box here is the key:
Enter the following: $N $T/$D --- These three variables are the key,.. the N is the a built in variable for filename,.. T = Current time elapsed,.. and D = Duration of the video file. You can format it anyway you like.
Further, I recommend adjusting the font size and color (if you wish to use something other than white) here. I personally used Font size,pixels: 10 -- (As I'm streaming, and want it non obtrusive).
Also, adjusting the Refresh period in ms is something to adjust if you wish. I changed Refresh period in ms from: 1000 to 5000. Thus, my counter updates every 5 seconds, makes it a bit less distracting while watching video. You can leave it at default 1000ms =1 sec updates.. or go higher.
Now Save.
Lastly go to Tools --> Effects and Filters -- > Video Effects -- > Now in the bottom right corner you will see "Add Text" -- Add your $N $T/$D here, and select your position (I used bottom-right).
** Note: The variables $N, $T and $D need the capitalized!
** Note: -- If you have it at the bottom right, or against an edge like I do -- Given the differing sizes of filenames,.. it will occasionally cause a shaking effect as it counts down. To remedy this you simply make sure you have a *space* after your last variable. In my case a space after $D -- This gives it some literal wiggle room, and no longer has this occasional shaking on some lengths of filenames.
This seems like a much easier solution than some scripts I've seen written just for time and so on,.. and works on the fly without a restart of VLC.
Take care,
For future reference of others who are looking for the same ability in VLC without the headache I went to:
To add Filename + Playtime/Duration anywhere on your video -- go to:
Tools -- Preferences -- (all) -- >Marquee --> Now in the text box here is the key:
Enter the following: $N $T/$D --- These three variables are the key,.. the N is the a built in variable for filename,.. T = Current time elapsed,.. and D = Duration of the video file. You can format it anyway you like.
Further, I recommend adjusting the font size and color (if you wish to use something other than white) here. I personally used Font size,pixels: 10 -- (As I'm streaming, and want it non obtrusive).
Also, adjusting the Refresh period in ms is something to adjust if you wish. I changed Refresh period in ms from: 1000 to 5000. Thus, my counter updates every 5 seconds, makes it a bit less distracting while watching video. You can leave it at default 1000ms =1 sec updates.. or go higher.
Now Save.
Lastly go to Tools --> Effects and Filters -- > Video Effects -- > Now in the bottom right corner you will see "Add Text" -- Add your $N $T/$D here, and select your position (I used bottom-right).
** Note: The variables $N, $T and $D need the capitalized!
** Note: -- If you have it at the bottom right, or against an edge like I do -- Given the differing sizes of filenames,.. it will occasionally cause a shaking effect as it counts down. To remedy this you simply make sure you have a *space* after your last variable. In my case a space after $D -- This gives it some literal wiggle room, and no longer has this occasional shaking on some lengths of filenames.
This seems like a much easier solution than some scripts I've seen written just for time and so on,.. and works on the fly without a restart of VLC.
Take care,
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