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Brett Sherman · May 29th, 2009, 02:12 PM

Does anyone know of software that will take a Quicktime Movie and grab thumbnails at a specific time interval and create a JPEG file of the thumbnails in a grid?

I want to use something like this for archiving.

Robert Lane · May 29th, 2009, 04:40 PM

The process is called "logging", here's one app that help automate the process - not sure if it retains/exports thumbnails.

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Brett Sherman · May 29th, 2009, 05:48 PM

To me "logging" is primarily a text-based process. I'm after a purely visual reference.

Robert Lane · May 29th, 2009, 08:07 PM

You might try this app:

SnapFlow - An image studio for your videos

... or you could get with a developer and create a cool new FCP plug-in!

Jiri Fiala · May 30th, 2009, 12:42 PM

Or this simple app:

Thumber: A Movie Thumbnailer

Brett Sherman · June 1st, 2009, 04:59 PM

"Snapflow" doesn't do what I want. "Thumber" comes close but I need a few other features to make it workable - Remembering settings, storing in a specific folder, batch processing, identifying filename/location/date/size/length/codec in text at the top.

I find it hard to believe no one makes this. Here's a PC program that does what I want:
http://www.fastvideoindexer.com/screenshots.htm

Robert Lane · June 1st, 2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brett Sherman

"Snapflow" doesn't do what I want. "Thumber" comes close but I need a few other features to make it workable - Remembering settings, storing in a specific folder, batch processing, identifying filename/location/date/size/length/codec in text at the top.

I find it hard to believe no one makes this. Here's a PC program that does what I want:
Screenshots from Fast video indexer

Sounds like a good opportunity to partner with a app developer and create what you need and sell it!

Nigel Barker · June 2nd, 2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brett Sherman

"Snapflow" doesn't do what I want. "Thumber" comes close but I need a few other features to make it workable - Remembering settings, storing in a specific folder, batch processing, identifying filename/location/date/size/length/codec in text at the top.

I find it hard to believe no one makes this. Here's a PC program that does what I want:
Screenshots from Fast video indexer

Run that program under Windows in a VMWare Fusion virtual machine on your Mac.

May 29th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#1
Brett Sherman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mount Rainier, MD Posts: 428	Thumbnail Index Software Does anyone know of software that will take a Quicktime Movie and grab thumbnails at a specific time interval and create a JPEG file of the thumbnails in a grid? I want to use something like this for archiving.

May 29th, 2009, 04:40 PM	#2
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,788 Images: 15	The process is called "logging", here's one app that help automate the process - not sure if it retains/exports thumbnails. Digital Heaven - The Hottest Tools for the Coolest Apps __________________ Robert Lane Producer/Creator - Bike Pilots TV

May 29th, 2009, 08:07 PM	#4
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,788 Images: 15	You might try this app: SnapFlow - An image studio for your videos ... or you could get with a developer and create a cool new FCP plug-in! __________________ Robert Lane Producer/Creator - Bike Pilots TV

May 29th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#3
Brett Sherman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mount Rainier, MD Posts: 428	To me "logging" is primarily a text-based process. I'm after a purely visual reference.

May 30th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#5
Jiri Fiala Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brno Czech Republic Posts: 453	Or this simple app: Thumber: A Movie Thumbnailer

June 1st, 2009, 04:59 PM	#6
Brett Sherman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mount Rainier, MD Posts: 428	"Snapflow" doesn't do what I want. "Thumber" comes close but I need a few other features to make it workable - Remembering settings, storing in a specific folder, batch processing, identifying filename/location/date/size/length/codec in text at the top. I find it hard to believe no one makes this. Here's a PC program that does what I want: http://www.fastvideoindexer.com/screenshots.htm