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    v1.0.0 Stable

    jack released this 2024-09-18 20:26:18 -04:00 | 0 commits to main since this release

    Tinyblast 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.
    • 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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