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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.
The following scenarios exist:
 Batch conversion has been opened from the context menu in the Media Pool
(view page 50): 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 starting points for the video files to be exported. An application
for this could be that all scene beginnings of a movie should be
exported as bitmap files or a 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 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, 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