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212 Batch conversion
Batch conversion
Batch conversion makes it is possible to convert multiple video files, movies, objects, or
whole projects into another format in just one step.
Open batch conversion
Batch conversion can be opened using different presets. A pre-selection appears only if
you have loaded a film or a project.
os exis
en opened from the context menu in the
Media Pool: The file
selected in the Media Pool beforehand will be transferred to the task list and can be
converted to the available formats. In case of projects which contain multiple movies, all
movies will appear as individual tasks.
• Only one empty movie is open: A dialog opens additionally for batch conversion, in which
video files that have to be converted to other formats can be selected and loaded.
• A movie with video material and more than one object in the first track is opened. A
dialog opens, in which you can select which tasks should be created for batch
conversion.
- All scenes in the movie: All objects present in the 1st track will be used as
ints for the video files to be exported. An application for this could be
ne beginnings of a movie should be exported as bitmap files or a
material are open: The opened movie will be exported as a
complete video. This is especially useful for large projects with a lot of individual movies,
The following scenari t:
• Batch conversion has be
starting po
that all sce
backup for a movie is to be created as individual scenes.
- Multiple movies: The opened movie will be exported as a whole video. Additional
movies can be added to the list in the dialog.
• Multiple movies with video
eliminating the need to export each one individually.
Administration
Save and load your settings here. These include the list of files to be exported and the
export settings and names of all entries.
Caution! Batch conversion references the projects, movies, and the objects contained
therein directly. Keep in mind that when converting entire movies, the source material must
also be available. During conversion of individual objects from movies, you have to make
sure that the movie file has not been changed between loading and saving.
Queued entries for batch conversion
This is the list of all objects that have to be converted into the indicated format. Each task
can have its own export settings.
Add files (not during conversion of individual objects from movies): Manually add files,
including video files and projects.
Remove selected: The marked tasks will be removed from the list.