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+A script allowing you to convert .MLV files into TIFF + JPG (proxy) sequences and/or a Prores 4444 .mov, with an optional H.264 .mp4 preview. Many useful options such as gamma, highlight reconstruction, and bit depth are exposed.
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+See [http://www.magiclantern.fm/forum/index.php?action=post;topic=16799.0;last_msg=163719](Link URL) for more info
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