Re: [FCP-L] Export still image from sequence?

Any Automator experts around who could assemble something? FCP doesn't show up in Automator (at least that I can see), but thought this would be great for creating a new workflow or service in Automator. But I don't have the AppleScript knowledge to do it without the helpful shortcuts built into Automator.

Don

Don Stark
ScubaVision Productions
Boston, MA USA and Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI
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On Nov 21, 2009, at 5:57 PM, Nick Meyers wrote:

> for a FEW still exports,
> Exporting with QuickTime conversion is probably the fastest method.
>
> to make that a tad faster, assign Export with QuickTime Conversion to
> a key command (I use Option Apple E)
>
> if you have a LOT to do, then collect a bunch of stills,
> and use batch export.
>
> George suggested a freeze frame, but also mentioned the problem with
> that.
> it contains a time-code value, which could be great EXCEPT batch
> export cant deal with the colons.
> (frustratingly, a single Export with QuickTime Conversion can)
>
> so given you have to re-name, i have another suggestion which is to
> match frame into the viewer,
> mark an in point, and make a subclip.
> or mark an in AND out point and make a 1frame subclip.
> this will be sitting in the browser ready for you to re-name it.
>
> if you copy the sequence into a new project before you do your
> selecting,
> then you will have a very uncluttered browser in which to work,
> and all the subclips will appear in the one place.
>
>
> nick
>
>
> On 22/11/2009, at 5:39 AM, Rieni wrote:
>
>> Is there is a simpler methode to export a still image from the
>> sequence?
>>
>> Now each time I have to go through the menu: export / quicktime
>> conversion / still image
>>
>> There must be a simpler/faster method I hope?
>>
>>
>>
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