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Layers & text elements
Build contact sheets with a scene-style composition model: frame grid, text elements, and watermarks with independent controls.
Sequence Pro composition is layer-oriented, not a single monolithic text block.
What it is
You compose output with distinct visual layers: frame group, text elements, and watermark layers. Text elements can be added, renamed, duplicated, reordered, locked, and edited independently.
Why it matters
- Separate layers keep edits focused and reversible.
- You can build reusable structures for archive and client deliverables.
- Layer ordering and visibility make iteration faster.
How it works in Sequence Pro
- Set frame layout first.
- Add text elements for title and technical metadata.
- Use metadata tokens in text content where needed.
- Add text or image watermark layers.
- Reorder and hide/show layers to finalize composition.
Practical pattern
- Base: frame grid and spacing.
- Title layer:
{display_name}or{stem}. - Technical layer:
{resolution} • {fps} fps • {codec}. - Optional watermark layer for external distribution.