rd: Render Layers
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This script renders each of the selected layers separately. You might find this script useful if layers represent different versions of an effect or different parts of an effect that you want to render as separate “passes” for flexibility in how they get composited.
Rendering uses existing render settings and output module template, so be sure to create them beforehand. When you run this script, you can select the templates to use; select the range of frames for each selected layer to render; control if unselected, adjustment, active camera, and light layers should be rendered as well; and define the name for each rendered output. Each rendered layer will generate separate “render finished” sounds.
The Output Name Template can be defined with the same properties available in the File Name Templates dialog box, with the following additions:
- [layerName] — Current layer’s name
- [layerNumber] — Current layer’s index number
Note: If you select an output template that uses a single-image format (such as Photoshop), be sure to include the [#####] property in the Output Name Template.
Note: If the layer is completely outside of the composition time range, the layer will not be rendered. However, if you select a range of Work Area and the layer is outside of the composition’s work area, the layer will still be rendered.
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- rd_RenderLayers UI
Enhancements requested by Gary Jaeger and James Tobias.
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How does this compare to Nucleo Pro 2’s ‘Commit to Disk’?
Hi Navarro… I’ve never used Nucleo Pro 2, but it sounds like theirs does stuff in the background automatically and replaces the layers. This script is on-demand, can render the work area, and won’t replace the layers automatically. Oh, and this one is cheaper.
Maybe others that have used both can chime in with their experience.
This script saved my life! (Well at least a weekend or two.)
Glad to hear that, Robert!
I LOVE this script. It is a huge time saver. THANK YOU!!!!!
Some recommendations for improvement if you decide to make a newer version:
1) Allow the user to create a custom Template from the “Output Name Template Box”. – It would be nice to be able to create a template ex: [layerNumber]_[layerName]_[##].[fileExtension] Then be able to save it and load it.
2) The OutputFolder Browse is a little bit cumbersome- it always starts at the “Desktop” level. The user then has to always manually click the location they desire. it would be a huge timesaver if we can save location presets- for example “E:\projects\myproject\output”
Or have it automatically choose the directory where the AE file is saved.
Just some suggestions. But otherwise this script is PERFECT! Thanks
-Koichi
Or a simpler fix would be the ability to save all the settings and load the settings you create.
Glad you like the script, Koichi. Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll keep them in mind for future versions of the script.
Jeff