Batch processing individual frames into video?

Question

I’m new at video editing… and hoping someone can direct me to the best software for my needs.Running on windows OS. I need to build a video from frames in tga format, convert them in different formats like .mov or .avi and sometimes with different compressions types (none, animation, jpeg). I also need to be able to set the frame rate and add an audio track.The software I’m looking for should be able to batch process the jobs as I have many frames in different scenes/folders.From the reading I’ve been doing I would say virtualdub is the way to go but would like to know what other alternatives are out there.Hoping I can gain I little more insight here.Thanks.

Answer 1

Check out Adobe After Effects. It can take sequenced frames in a variety of formats. I have not had any luck with Premiere doing this so I don't think that option is available.

AE can also do batch renders and handles audio tracks. The software is used mainly for comping layers of a scene and rendering out final look. Also used for effects and motion graphics as well as animation.

Premiere is where you edit shots and render out a movie.

Both programs are cross platform.

I have done renders on a PC as an avi and then converted that as an mp4 or mov using a small converting program called Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate.

Hope this helps

Bryan