how to render at frame number in media encoder?

[Ruben Mulas]

Hello!

How can I start render at frame 1001 in media encoder?

In After Effects there is an option that says "Use Comp frame number" or "Starting #:". There is a similar option in Media Encoder?

Thanks!

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Moving to the After Effects forum from Get Started

[Mike_Abbott]

No - I don't belive there is, and it's a pain.
Two issues as far as I'm aware:
1. You can only reference timecode, not frame count, in AME.
2. If you render a partial sequence from AME the frame numbers will start at _000.

I think your best option would be:
1. Set the work area in AE to the section you want to render - you can then reference the frame number count in AE. The work area will be the default render area in AME. Add to Media Encoder Queue. 
2. Render your image sequence patch into a different folder from your main sequence.
3. Use a batch file renaming tool to rename your files to start from [your starting frame number] rather than 0000.

4. Copy or Move your patched files into your main sequence folder to overwrite the old ones.

5. Add your vote to this request on the Adobe User voice for Media Encoder ; )

Adobe User Voice - Media Encoder 

[Rick Gerard]

You can set the work area in the AE Timeline, then send the comp to the AME and choose Work Area as the render option in the Media Encoder. 

The other option is to open up Preview in the AME and set a custom render option. The timecode matches the start time of the comp.

If you don't want to do the calculations to change frame numbers to timecode, open up the Comp in After Effects, move to the frame you want to start or end the render in the AME and then hold down the Ctrl/Cmnd key and click the frames display to change it to time, then double click to select the current comp time and copy and paste to the AME.

Personally, when I want a custom range sent to the AME I'll just set the work area and be done with it. There's not much to it and you can find instructions in the AME user guide.

[Ruben Mulas]

Thanks!! I tried BG Render MAx plugin in AE and I'll use it from now, It's easier and faster.