Batch Rendering

David Warrilow · March 12th, 2010, 11:14 PM

Hi,
likely I'm doing this the wrong way but...

When I batch render a series of clips off the timeline, I name each clip region to coincide with the file name I want to end up with, then choose tools->scripting->Batch render. Then it asks me for a location and a base file name - and then a file template for rendering.

On rendering, I get a bunch of clips with the base file name, a descripton from the render template - and then a [1], [2], [3]...etc. No indication of the region that I named. So I was wondering if the IS any point to naming the regions since that name doesn't seem to figure much in the output file.

Thanks,

David.

Mike Calla · March 13th, 2010, 05:29 AM

ya Vegas won't use your region names. It'll will name it like this for example: "Untitled_Video for Windows_NTSC DV Widescreen[0].avi"

Where "Untitled" is the file name you choose.

Edward Troxel · March 13th, 2010, 09:00 AM

Sure it will. Just use my modified version!

www.jetdv.com :: Log in

Or direct to the script (this is the Vegas 9 version):

http://www.jetdv.com/scripts/BatchRender5.cs

Seth Bloombaum · March 13th, 2010, 10:45 AM

Know also that Edward's excellent paid script "Excalibur" includes extensive marker creation and maintenance tools, with which one may, with about 3 clicks, create regions from all events on the timeline, named for the events.

This is very powerful in conjunction with a batch render script that can use those region names, such as the one Edward suggested above. There's also the DVD Asset Collector tab in Excalibur, which can function as a batch renderer.

Couple weeks ago I batched about 100 clips using this method, the destination was Vimeo, so the writers on an instructional project could see everything we shot.

Mike Calla · March 13th, 2010, 05:41 PM

well... i stand correctred:)

David Warrilow · March 14th, 2010, 05:36 PM

Wow,
Ed do you realize how much faffing around you just saved me? Thankyou so much. I guess I should thank you properly - and buy Excalibur... :)

I can press 'overnight render' now and get some sleep.

Thanks again,

David.

David Warrilow · March 15th, 2010, 12:31 AM

Errrrrr... Damn. Thought that was too good to last. Now Vegas is now crashing on the codec conversion. 'Error when converting codec' or something...

Trying to batch EX mp4's to DNxHD 36 for use in Premiere. Just ain't happening for me.

(Cue Dave Newman: 'buy Cineform dummy...'. yeah yeah...)

Thanks for the help anyway.

D.

March 12th, 2010, 11:14 PM	#1
David Warrilow Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 106	Batch Rendering - naming regions? Hi, likely I'm doing this the wrong way but... When I batch render a series of clips off the timeline, I name each clip region to coincide with the file name I want to end up with, then choose tools->scripting->Batch render. Then it asks me for a location and a base file name - and then a file template for rendering. On rendering, I get a bunch of clips with the base file name, a descripton from the render template - and then a [1], [2], [3]...etc. No indication of the region that I named. So I was wondering if the IS any point to naming the regions since that name doesn't seem to figure much in the output file. Thanks, David.

March 13th, 2010, 05:29 AM	#2
Mike Calla Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shanghai Posts: 344	ya Vegas won't use your region names. It'll will name it like this for example: "Untitled_Video for Windows_NTSC DV Widescreen[0].avi" Where "Untitled" is the file name you choose. __________________ boxoutsidemedia.com

March 13th, 2010, 09:00 AM	#3
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Sure it will. Just use my modified version! www.jetdv.com :: Log in Or direct to the script (this is the Vegas 9 version): http://www.jetdv.com/scripts/BatchRender5.cs __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

March 13th, 2010, 10:45 AM	#4
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Know also that Edward's excellent paid script "Excalibur" includes extensive marker creation and maintenance tools, with which one may, with about 3 clicks, create regions from all events on the timeline, named for the events. This is very powerful in conjunction with a batch render script that can use those region names, such as the one Edward suggested above. There's also the DVD Asset Collector tab in Excalibur, which can function as a batch renderer. Couple weeks ago I batched about 100 clips using this method, the destination was Vimeo, so the writers on an instructional project could see everything we shot. __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

March 13th, 2010, 05:41 PM	#5
Mike Calla Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shanghai Posts: 344	well... i stand correctred:) __________________ boxoutsidemedia.com

March 14th, 2010, 05:36 PM	#6
David Warrilow Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 106	Wow, Ed do you realize how much faffing around you just saved me? Thankyou so much. I guess I should thank you properly - and buy Excalibur... :) I can press 'overnight render' now and get some sleep. Thanks again, David.

March 15th, 2010, 12:31 AM	#7
David Warrilow Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 106	Errrrrr... Damn. Thought that was too good to last. Now Vegas is now crashing on the codec conversion. 'Error when converting codec' or something... Trying to batch EX mp4's to DNxHD 36 for use in Premiere. Just ain't happening for me. (Cue Dave Newman: 'buy Cineform dummy...'. yeah yeah...) Thanks for the help anyway. D.