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Image Sequences

Intro

Import sequentially named image files. An image sequence is a selection of image files where their file names end with sequential numbers.

Use

To import an image sequence:

  • Double click in the Assets Window.
  • Navigate to an image sequence on the file system.
  • Double click one of the images or select one and hit 'Open'.

To add the image sequence to a Composition:

This will create and connect a Footage Shape.

Valid image sequences can take the form of <Anything><Numbers>.<Extension>. The non exhaustive list of examples below are all valid:

  • filename_001.png, filename_002.png, filename_003.png ...
  • filename.1.png, filename.2.png, filename.3.png ...
  • filename-001.png, filename-002.png, filename-003.png ...
  • filename01.png, filename02.png, filename03.png ...
  • filename (1).png, filename (2).png, filename (3).png ...
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By default Cavalry will detect if an image sequence exists and import it automatically. You can prevent this by selecting the 'Any Still' filter at the bottom of the file browser.

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Image Sequences can be faster to load so can be used in place of video assets to optimise scenes.