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Strip Array

by Dinesh007·Workflow

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Why we like it

Strip Array earns its place in the blender_extensions library for automating repetitive strip duplication in the VSE, pairing offset and channel controls with randomization and a strip counter. Version 1.1.0 brought enhanced functionality.

What is Strip Array?

Strip Array is an add-on for Blender's Video Sequence Editor (VSE) that creates arrays of duplicated strips with customizable options. It works with video, image, sound, and effect strips, and lives under the Sequencer > Tool tab.

Duplication can specify the number of duplicates along with frame or time-based offsets and channel adjustments. Incremental offsets can be applied by frame count or time, and channel placement can be adjusted to avoid overlap. Randomization options add random frame offsets to each duplicate and apply random color tags for organizing and differentiating strips.

A strip counter displays the total number of strips and the number of selected strips in the VSE. The add-on is compatible with Blender 4.5 LTS and newer, and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.

Who is Strip Array best for?

Strip Array is best for blender VSE users automating repetitive strip duplication tasks who want control over offsets, channel placement, and randomization.

How much does Strip Array cost?

Strip Array is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Array duplication with a specified number of duplicates, frame or time-based offsets, and channel adjustments
  • Incremental offsets applied by frame count or time, with channel placement adjusted to avoid overlap
  • Random frame offsets applied to each duplicate
  • Random color tags for organizing and differentiating duplicated strips
  • Strip counter showing the total number of strips and the number of selected strips in the VSE
  • Controls located in the Sequencer > Tool tab, covering video, image, sound, and effect strips

Tags

#Blender#VSE#Video Sequence Editor#Array#Sequencer#Video editing#Workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Strip Array work with Blender 4.5?

Strip Array is compatible with Blender 4.5 LTS and newer, so it fits current long-term-support builds and the releases that follow. It runs inside Blender's Video Sequence Editor, with its panels located under the Sequencer > Tool tab. The add-on requires no special permissions. If you are on an older Blender release, check the developer's GitHub page at github.com/Dinesh0N for the version history and details on earlier compatibility.

Where do I find Strip Array in Blender's VSE?

Strip Array places its controls in Blender's Video Sequence Editor under the Sequencer > Tool tab, where you'll find its Array Duplicate and Strips Offset panels. From there you can set the number of duplicates, choose frame or time-based offsets, and adjust channel placement. It handles video, image, sound, and effect strips, and shows a strip counter with the total and selected strip counts. Installation follows Blender's standard extension flow, either by drag and drop into Blender or by installing the downloaded file from disk.

What license is Strip Array released under?

Strip Array is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, a copyleft open-source license that governs how you can use, modify, and redistribute the add-on. The extension also requires no special permissions within Blender. For the full license text, the source code, and the issue tracker, visit the developer's GitHub page at github.com/Dinesh0N, where you can also review the version history and report problems.

Is Strip Array free to use?

Strip Array is listed as free here in our catalog, and it is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. For current licensing terms and the latest downloads, head to the developer's GitHub page at github.com/Dinesh0N. The add-on requires no special permissions and installs through Blender's standard extension process, either by drag and drop into Blender or by installing the downloaded file from disk.

What strip types can Strip Array duplicate?

Strip Array can duplicate video, image, sound, and effect strips within Blender's Video Sequence Editor. For each duplicate you can specify the number of copies, apply frame or time-based offsets, and adjust channel placement to avoid overlap. Randomization options add random frame offsets to each duplicate and assign random color tags to help organize and differentiate strips. A strip counter tracks the total number of strips and how many are selected in the VSE.

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