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PlatesManager is a standalone python script that runs continuosly detecting new image sequences appearing on an FTP server.

It is designed to operate in conjunction with the TracShot plugin.

PlatesManager is running on the following studios:

• http://teamsanctuary.modfilms.net

Functionality

• Loop every 30 secs to check for new files
• Ignore file patterns as specified in conf
• Validate certain formats (e.g. film frames) as per naming conventions specified in conf
• Render thumbnails and H264 video from image sequences detected
• Generate XML report (used to build [/plates web UI])
• Send email notifications

Known Issues (transferring from legacy svn)

• #226 – server runs out of memory, requiring reboot

To Do

• Refactor system to use dbms to allow more efficient and flexible querying
• refactor UI so not all shots are loaded into browser memory – solution not scalable
• Bundle with TracShot plugin

Quick Start

screen
python render_monitor.py

Configuration

screen
/mnt/trac/tools/config.xml