Export Sequence of Images - Filename should use actual frame numbers
When you EXPORT (render) to a SEQUENCE OF IMAGES, the naming convention is : MyPrefix00000.png MyPrefix00001.png MyPrefix00002.png etc...
This is fine the first time, especially you start with the first frame. But it quickly goes downhill from there.
What if I want to re-render frames 500-699? It starts with "00000" again, now Frame 500 is "MyPrefix00000.png" making it much more difficult to manage my exported images.
If I rendered a third time, from 450 to 550, Frame 500 will be called "MyPrefix00025.png" Aaaargh!
It would be much better if "Frame 500" is always called "MyPrefix00500.png" no matter what frame is the first one in my range.
I believe using "actual frame numbers" in the filename will result in counting by twos, typically, starting with one (not zero). It should match the numbers you use in the "Range" setting. That should help remove "Frame Rate" from being an issue, I hope.
CLOSING: I know some people may debate if this is a bug or suggestion. It seems like such a fundamental oversight, "bug" isn't unreasonable in my opinion. Either way, please change this behavior.
I think this feature would be useful for me too. But not critical as I think its possible to get a workaround via an NLE.
animagic
I agree that this would be a good thing, which has been requested previously. There is a few things that needs to be considered though:
1. The numbering should be sequential according to the frames that are output. The reason is that for 30 fps you can simply divide the frame number by two (given the internal 60 fps). However, this will not work for 24 or 25 fps. It is also the issue that in your NLE the actual frame number of a sequence is different from the numbered image.
It would be good in that regard also to display an effective or output frame number on the time line besides the internal frame number.
2. It should be possible to specify an offset. I sometimes split an existing scene in two each with their own sequence, and I may want frame 500 be the new frame 0.
3. The new numbering should be an option that can be switched off for those that are happy with the current situation.
