Object Color

hdrechsel18 wrote on 5/10/2026, 11:45 AM

I'm working on a travelogue/documentary with a LOT of objects (video, photos, soundscape, effects, audio, etc..). I've noticed that many video editors allow you to color code your objects for easy reference when viewing your screen/timeline. This would be very helpful for my project. I noticed that if I click on the object's "Properties" there is an option for "Object Color" - but it doesn't do what what I hoped, unless I'm missing something (?). I can color code the "tracks", but not the objects.

I'm working with Movie Studio 2024 Platinum. Is there a way to do this in Movie Maker? (Or outboard?)

System-wise: I have an older HP desktop - 64 bit - Intel (R) Core (TM) i5-2400 CPU, with 8GB RAM - standard Intel HD Graphix Card.

Thanks in advance for any help / suggestions. Harry D.

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browj2 wrote on 5/10/2026, 1:22 PM

@hdrechsel18

Hi Harry,

Right-click on the object, Object color (near the bottom), select a standard colour from the fly-out list.

The Object Properties allows more colours, that is all.

You can also set track colours using the dropdown in the track header.

John CB

johnebaker wrote on 5/10/2026, 2:55 PM

@hdrechsel18

Assuming you want to mark specific objects so they stand out for further attention, then proceed as @browj2 has commented.

To see the colours, the objects must be deselected, then they appear as shown below, I have changed the colour of the 2 circled objects.

The default settings are:

Blue - video and images
Green - audio both connected to the video clip or separate audio objects
Deep red - Titles

John EB
Forum Moderator

hdrechsel18 wrote on 5/10/2026, 4:35 PM

Oh wow! I guess I never deselected the object. Thank you so much John (and John). This helps a lot.