Change default compression type for OpenEXR output.

[Adam 'Palmlix' Palmer]

Hi all,

First time poster here!

I'm not sure if this an issue best solved by modifying actions or by changing the default compression type, but my problem in a nutshell is simply this:

I'm trying to batch convert an image sequence of .pfm files (portable float map) into .exr's (OpenEXR). I record the action for the batch processing and select a compression type different from the default for EXR output but when I run the batch automation it always uses the default compression type which is not useful for my workflow.

Is there anyway around this? Thanks for your time!

 

[Tom Mann]

"..I record the action for the batch processing and select a compression type different from the default for EXR output..."

That's exactly what I would have done, as well.

I have recorded many actions where I had to set some option and what you tried usually works.

When it doesn't, I have tried toggling back and forth between two different options (while recording the action) and end on the option I want. I can't remember this ever failing me. That being said, I've never recorded an action involving pfm and exr files.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

Good luck,

Tom

 

[Adam 'Palmlix' Palmer]

Thanks so much for your reply Tom! I tried what you suggested a few different ways and unfortunately it still results in the default compression type being used every time... Appreciate you taking the time either way!