Batch Process Video Mockups — Multiple Scenes & Multiple Smart Objects

This tutorial shows you how to batch process video mockups across multiple scenes and multiple smart objects using the Bulk Mockup plugin for Photoshop. You'll learn how to create consistent MP4 video exports perfect for Etsy listings, social media, and print-on-demand products.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Bulk Mockup plugin installed

• A Photoshop template with timeline and smart objects layers (like video mockup templates from Etsy)

• Your design files prepared and ready to insert

Step 1: Enable the Photoshop Timeline

Open your video mockup template in Photoshop and enable the Timeline feature:

1. Go to Window > Timeline in the top menu

2. The Timeline panel will appear at the bottom of your screen

3. You'll see multiple scene groups (e.g., Scene 1, Scene 2, Scene 3)

4. Move the playhead to preview different scenes and verify your template structure

📺 See results in the video: 0:23

Step 2: Check That Smart Objects Are Unlinked

To determine the next step, check, if each smart object are independent (unlinked) or linked. Here's how to verify:

1. Double-click one smart object layer to open it (or right click and choose edit content)

2. Make a noticeable change (add a bright color or shape)

3. Save and close the smart object (File > Save, then close the tab)

4. Check the other smart object layers in your template

Result:

• If other layers did NOT change — your smart objects are unlinked ✅ (follow the next step)

• If other layers changed automatically — they're linked ❌ (follow this video tutorial)

📺 See results in the video: 1:00

Step 3: Rename Smart Object Layers

Rename each smart object layer with simple numbers that match your folder structure:

1. In the Layers panel, locate all smart object layers across your scenes

2. Rename them sequentially: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

3. Make sure each layer has a unique number

4. The numbering should follow the order you want designs to appear

📺 See results in the video: 2:20

Step 4: Set Up Your Design Folder Structure

Create a folder structure that matches your layer names exactly:

1. Create a main folder called designs on your computer

2. Inside the designs folder, create numbered subfolders: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

3. Place your design files in the appropriate numbered folders

4. For frames that should show the same design across scenes, place the same artwork in the corresponding folders (e.g., if left frames are 1, 4, 7 — put the same design in folders 1, 4, and 7)

Example folder structure:

designs/
├── 1/ (left frame designs)
│   ├── a_design1.png
│   └── b_design2.png
├── 2/ (center frame designs)
│   ├── a_design1.png
│   └── b_design2.png
├── 3/ (right frame designs)
│   ├── a_design1.png
│   └── b_design2.png
├── 4/ (left frame - same as folder 1)
├── 5/ (center frame - same as folder 2)
├── 6/ (right frame - same as folder 3)
├── 7/ (left frame - same as folder 1)
├── 8/ (center frame - same as folder 2)
└── 9/ (right frame - same as folder 3)

📺 See results in the video: 3:40

Step 5: Configure MP4 Export Settings (One-Time Setup)

Before running the batch process, you need to capture your custom MP4 export settings:

1. In Photoshop, open your template file, then go to Plugins > Bulk Mockup > Settings

2. Navigate to the Export tab

3. Under Export Format, select MP4

4. Then under saving options choose MP4

5. Then Choose Custom settings

6. Check all the settings in the dialog, configure export settings (document size, frame rate, etc.) if you want to or else keep it to default settings.

7. Click the render video button to render a sample video with your template still open.

8. Complete the render once — Bulk Mockup will save these settings for the batch processing

📺 See results in the video: 8:45

Step 6: Start the Batch Process

Now you're ready to batch process your video mockups:

1. Open Bulk Mockup: Plugins > Bulk Mockup

2. Select your video mockup PSD template file

3. Select your main designs folder (the one containing all numbered subfolders)

4. Enable "Process Multiple Smart Objects"

5. Set export format to MP4

6. Choose your export folder location

7. Click Start Generating

Bulk Mockup will now:

• Process each set of designs alphabetically

• Replace all 9 smart objects with designs from the corresponding numbered folders

• Render MP4 videos for each design set

• Save numbered video files (1.mp4, 2.mp4, etc.) to your export folder

📺 See results in the video: 10:10

Step 7: Verify Your Exported Videos

After the batch completes:

1. Navigate to your export folder

2. Play each MP4 video to verify the output

3. Check that designs appear consistently across all scenes

4. Confirm that each frame shows the correct artwork

📺 See results in the video: 12:30

Troubleshooting Common Issues

All designs look the same

Problem: Smart objects are linked.

Solution: Go back to Step 2 and recreate smart objects independently, then convert each to a new smart object.

Export fails or shows errors

Problem: Filenames contain special characters or MP4 settings weren't captured.

Solution: Rename files using only letters, numbers, and underscores. Complete Step 5 to capture custom MP4 settings with your template open.

Designs don't match across scenes

Problem: Folder structure doesn't match layer names, or wrong files in folders.

Solution: Verify folder names exactly match layer names (1-9). For frames that should match across scenes, ensure the same design files are in the corresponding folders.

Processing order is wrong

Problem: Files aren't alphabetically named.

Solution: Rename files with alphabetical prefixes (a_, b_, c_) using Advance Bulk Renamer.

Need More Help?

If you have questions about video mockup processing or encounter any issues, contact the Bulk Mockup support team at [email protected].

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Use Cases

• Etsy Sellers: Create engaging video listings for wall art, frames, and POD products

• Print-on-Demand: Generate multi-angle product videos showing wallets, cards, and packaging

• Social Media: Produce consistent video content showing your designs from multiple perspectives

• Marketing: Batch create promotional videos for seasonal or themed product collections