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v2.0.0-beta.2 Pre-Release
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2024-09-22 21:47:17 -04:00 | 2 commits to dev since this releaseHotfix for Maya hanging on boot. See release v2.0.0-beta.1 for more information.
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v1.0.1 Stable
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2024-09-22 20:36:02 -04:00 | -1 commits to main since this releaseHotfix for bug causing Maya to hang on 'Loading plugins (lookdevXmaya)' during boot. See release v1.0.0 for more information.
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v2.0.0-beta.1 Pre-Release
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2024-09-18 20:29:40 -04:00 | 3 commits to dev since this releaseTinyblast Plugin v2.0.0-beta.1 Release Notes
New Features:
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Custom Playblast Options Window:
- The Playblast Options window has been replaced with a custom window that provides control over:
- File format selection (e.g.,
.mp4
,.avi
,.mkv
,.mov
,.webm
). - Codec selection based on the chosen container.
- A quality slider for adjusting the output quality.
- Resolution scalar to adjust resolution dynamically.
- Frame padding options to add leading zeros to frame numbers.
- File format selection (e.g.,
- The Playblast Options window has been replaced with a custom window that provides control over:
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Tinyblast Shelf Button:
- Added a Tinyblast shelf in Maya with a button that opens the Tinyblast Options window for easier access.
Known Issues:
- .mov Format Limitations:
- The
.mov
container currently does not support DNxHD, DNxHR, or ProRes codecs. Please avoid using these codecs with.mov
until this issue is resolved.
- The
Usage:
- Tinyblast can now be easily accessed via the Tinyblast shelf button in Maya.
- Alternatively, if you prefer the script editor, you can manually open the Tinyblast Options window with the following command:
import maya.cmds as cmds cmds.tinyblastOptions()
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v1.0.0 Stable
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2024-09-18 20:26:18 -04:00 | 0 commits to main since this releaseTinyblast v1.0.0 - Initial Release
Overview
Tinyblast is a lightweight plugin designed to enhance Maya’s playblast workflow by converting uncompressed .avi files to compressed .mp4 files using the efficient H.264 codec. This initial release adds a custom button to Maya’s Playblast Options window, enabling users to easily save playblasts in the .mp4 format, significantly reducing file sizes without compromising quality.
Features
- Playblast to MP4 Conversion: Automatically converts .avi playblast files generated by Maya into .mp4 format using the H.264 (libx264) codec.
- Seamless Integration: Adds a custom button to Maya's Playblast Options window for fast access.
- Improved File Size Efficiency: Compresses large, uncompressed .avi files into .mp4 files with minimal quality loss, freeing up disk space and improving workflow efficiency.
- Example: Maya’s default .avi output tends to lack modern compression, particularly on Windows. Tinyblast addresses this by reducing the file size of these uncompressed .avi files, saving storage and speeding up review processes.
Known Limitations
- Windows Only: This release focuses on improving Maya’s default .avi file output on Windows. Future versions will extend support to additional platforms and formats.
- Uncompressed AVI Temporary File: Tinyblast relies on Maya’s built-in playblast function, which still generates an uncompressed .avi file before converting it to .mp4. This .avi file is a temporary file and will be deleted by Maya after a few minutes.
Requirements
- Maya (2025 or any version compatible with the OpenMaya plugin)
- FFmpeg (bundled with Tinyblast for the H.264 conversion)
Installation
- Download and install Tinyblast.
- FFmpeg is bundled with Tinyblast, so no additional installation is required.
- Load the Plugin in Maya:
- Open Maya and navigate to
Windows
>Settings/Preferences
>Plug-in Manager
. - In the Plugin Manager, if you don't see
Tinyblast.py
in the list, click the Browse button to manually locate the Tinyblast script file. - In the file explorer, navigate to the location where you installed
Tinyblast.py
and select it. - Once the plugin is listed, check the Loaded option to enable the plugin.
- (Optional) Check Auto-load to ensure the plugin is loaded every time Maya starts.
- Open Maya and navigate to
- Launch the Playblast Options window in Maya. You’ll now see a new Tinyblast button available for converting playblasts to .mp4.
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