Overlay Video (Effect)
Overlay a short effect video on top of a base video, looping the effect until the base ends. Choose how the effect is fitted and how transparent it is.
Overview
Overlay Video (Effect) is a no-code automation step in the Video category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 7 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Overlay a short effect video on top of a base video, looping the effect until the base ends. Choose how the effect is fitted and how transparent it is.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input video | file | Required | Example: C:/videos/clip.mp4 Supports variables | |
| Overlay / effect video | file | Required | A short clip; it loops until the base video ends. Example: C:/fx/sparkle.mp4 Supports variables | |
| Fit | dropdownStretch to fit · Scale width to base (keep ratio) · Scale height to base (keep ratio) · Keep size, center | Optional | Stretch to fit | |
| Overlay opacity (%) | number | Optional | 50 | |
| Hardware acceleration | dropdownAuto / CPU · NVIDIA (NVENC) · Intel (QSV) · AMD (AMF) · Apple (VideoToolbox) | Optional | Auto / CPU | Encode on the GPU when available (NVIDIA/Intel/AMD/Apple). Falls back to CPU if the chosen encoder isn't present. |
| Output (optional) | file | Optional | Blank = auto-named next to the input. Supports variables | |
| Store output path in | variable | Optional | Example: outPath |
How to use Overlay Video (Effect)
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Overlay Video (Effect) command from the Video group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — Overlay Video (Effect) has 7 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Overlay Video (Effect) command do?
Overlay a short effect video on top of a base video, looping the effect until the base ends. Choose how the effect is fitted and how transparent it is.
Which group does the Overlay Video (Effect) command belong to?
Overlay Video (Effect) is part of the Video group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Overlay Video (Effect) command take any parameters?
Yes — Overlay Video (Effect) has 7 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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