reduce&go/ play once&don't jump
For a touring and repping show it would be useful to me to have an option to reduce the clip library/folders to just the folders/clips actually used by the show. I am thinking of having the option of specifying a destination directory to which only files actually reffered to by the show can be saved. Then I can burn all the files/folders on a dvd or portable harddrive and restore it should a harddisk disintegrate etc. AE does this quite well but I supppose in Catalyst's case this requires some sort of dmx feedback from the console...
Also I have been using more and more clips which have a narrative structure (rather than loops), which requires them to stop playing on the last frame. The 'play once' option jumps back to the first frame which can be distracting. There are workarounds, but I would prefer a play once and stop on last frame option, if possible.
best,
Sven
reduce&go/ play once&don't jump
By specifying a true end frame (as opposed to simply leaving the default) your MOV file will indeed stop at the correct place. The 64,000+ frame causes the file to jump back to the beginning frame as it seems to be unable to find a frame at that high number.
reduce&go/ play once&don't jump
My vote would be for consistency and predictable behaviour rather than trying to save users from themselves. If I am trying to teach a concept to someone, a rule is much easier to learn than a rule with an exception is.
One man's opinion