Customizing Image Sequence Frame Rate in Video Settings

When you import an image sequence in MotionBuilder, by default, it uses the system frame rate (selected in the Transport Controls window) to play an image sequence. If you change the frame rate in Transport Controls, then the new frame rate takes effect for sequencing images as well.

In this release, the Use system frame rate option is available as a checkbox, which is on by default. This option allows you to:

• Choose other frame rates from the drop-down list
• Enter your own frame rate
• Use the same frame rate that you set in the Transport Controls window

All the frame rates in the Transport Controls are also available in the TimeMode drop-down list.

To enter the frame rate at which you want to play the images in sequence:

1. Choose Custom from the TimeMode drop-down list.

   The Custom Frame Rate dialog box appears.

2. Enter a frame rate of your choice in the Insert new frame rate text box.
   

   Transport Controls window and Video Settings tab A. Image sequence checkbox B. Custom frame rate (10 fps) C. Frame rate in Transport Controls window

   TipPress the left or right mouse button and drag on this text box to decrease or increase the frame rate.

TipYou can also choose Custom from the Resources window > Properties tab > TimeMode drop-down list, and then enter a frame rate in the FrameRate text box.

For more information about the properties in the Video Settings tab, see Video settings.