How to assemble jpegs into a movie and set image duration

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@jim2001

In a previous version of Shotcut (17), I had no problem adding 100+ photos to the playlist, setting the duration of the first one and adding all images to the timeline in one operation with the appropriate duration.

It never worked this way. The way it has always worked and still works - when not using an image sequence - is to add one, change its Duration in Properties, click Set Default next to Duration, then add all the others to the playlist.

@jim2001

I have seen comments that say to use the properties dialog to edit the duration but that does not seem to be an option anymore

It is editable when the selected image or clip is not from the timeline.

@Hudson555x

All files need to be in this numbering format.

That is another way that is better for large sets of images.

@jim2001

I now see that duration can only be edited when there is only a single object in the playlist.

Incorrect. Pay attention to what is selected. If you only have a playlist (timeline is empty) and switch the player to Project tab, then it treats the playlist like a media player playlist - play everything sequentially. In that context, there really is no selection and Properties is blank.

I realize you stumbled along and got something working by now, but in case others are reading this especially after searching they could use accurate info.