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# Tinyblast Plugin v2.0.0-beta
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Tinyblast is a custom playblast tool for Maya, designed to offer more flexible control over the output format, codec, and playblast settings than the default Maya playblast options.
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## New in v2.0.0-beta
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- Removed the button from the Playblast Options window.
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- Created a new custom window that contains options to choose the file format and codec.
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- Added playblast options such as:
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- Quality slider
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- Resolution scalar
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- Frame padding
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## Known Limitations
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- **Windows Only**: This release is optimized for Maya’s `.avi` file output on Windows. Future versions may extend support to other platforms and formats.
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- **Uncompressed AVI Temporary File**: Tinyblast relies on Maya’s built-in playblast function, which still generates an uncompressed `.avi` file before converting it to the other format. This `.avi` file is temporary and will be deleted by Maya after a few minutes.
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## Known Issues
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- The `.mov` format currently does not work with the DNxHD, DNxHR, or ProRes codecs.
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## Installation
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1. Download and install Tinyblast.
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2. **Load the Plugin in Maya**:
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- Navigate to `Windows > Settings/Preferences > Plug-in Manager`.
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- If `Tinyblast.py` is not listed, click **Browse** and locate the `Tinyblast.py` file.
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- Check the **Loaded** box to enable the plugin.
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- (Optional) Check **Auto-load** to automatically load the plugin every time Maya starts.
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3. Access the Playblast Options window in Maya.
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## How to Use
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Currently, there is no menu button to open Tinyblast. You will need to run the following command in Maya's script editor:
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```python
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import maya.cmds as cmds
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cmds.tinyblastOptions()
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```
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## Future Plans
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- Further improvements to format and codec compatibility.
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- Adding more formats and codecs if needed.
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- Refining the UI for easier access and use.
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## Requirements
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- Maya (tested on Maya 2025, but should work with any version that supports the same OpenMaya plugin version).
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- FFmpeg bundled with the plugin. |