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like' formats (meaning the entire clip will be saved as a single
file), while the formats below the line are image formats
(meaning each frame of Cine will be saved as a sequence of
images).
To convert a Cine to a 'movie-like' format, select the desired
format from the list, navigate to the destination folder, assign a
file name to the clip and save.
Some valuable parameters can be found in the 'Advanced
Settings' window, such as the particular codec.
Other formats, like .avi and .mp4, allow the compression ratio
to be entered. The lowest compression is the default.
CONVERTING TO A SERIES OR STACK
OF IMAGES
Beginning with PCC software version 3.5, the autoname
functionality eliminates the need to add a special character
to create a sequence of images. Use one of the presets in the
save dialogue. Vision Research also recommends setting a
project name, in the 'Auto-name settings' menu found in the
top bar pull-down arrow next to the snapshot functions.
BATCH CONVERT
The 'Batch Convert Files'
toolbar button can be used to convert a single saved Cine file,
or multiple saved Cine files, into any one of the supported file formats.
Use the shift and/or control keys to select the Cine files you wish to convert in the 'Open Cine'
dialogue window, then click the 'Open' button.
Navigate to the destination folder in the 'Multifile Convert Destination' dialogue window and
select the file format.
PCC creates a separate folder for each Cine file, assigns the original file name and appends
the appropriate image number and extension to each image.
Once the 'Convert' button is clicked, a progress window
appears for the duration of the conversion process.
Each converted Cine will be placed in its own folder
named after the original Cine file.
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