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Time/Date stamp overlay for videos

Tjs
2018-10-14
2022-10-31
  • Tjs

    Tjs - 2018-10-14

    Hi there,

    It would be great to have a date / time stamp for videos, just like the ones for photos. Is this an easy thing to implement? Is it already there and I just don't know how to make it happen?

    There is another Android app on the PlayStore that 'specialises' in this, however it's video recording auto-exposure and focus are trash.

    Thanks so much

     
  • Mark

    Mark - 2018-10-14

    There is Settings/Video settings/"Video subtitles" which does this as a separate "subtitle" file - not all video players support this though. Embedding into the video file itself is a lot harder (would have to edit and re-encode the video as far as I know), and to be honest is less flexible.

     
    • Tjs

      Tjs - 2018-10-14

      Hi Mark,

      I can't believe you responded so quickly! You're better at this than gigantic corps with endless piles of cash. Amazing <3

      Here is a link to the app I was referencing: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jeyluta.timestampcamerafree&hl=en

      It has a timestamp overlay that updates as the video is recording (including seconds that tick by). Also GPS by location name rather than coordinates.

      Please know that I know how ignorant I am of how difficult coding for this kind of thing is. To be doing this high quality work basically free is astonishing.

      (side note: I'm studying psychology at uni and intrinsic motivation is an area of interest. It's both a blessing and a curse!)

      Thanks again for your time, effort and understanding.

       
  • Anonymous

    Anonymous - 2022-10-31

    Thanks for this function, it´s visible with VLC Player :)

     

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