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About Batch and Batch FX Node Bins

In Batch and Batch FX, a node is a graphical representation of a function or effect that affects a clip or another node in the process tree. The available nodes are organized in bins that contain all nodes required for building a process tree. The nodes are divided into the following three groups, classified by tabs.

To access the Batch or Batch FX node bins, click the FX Nodes button. To add a node from the node bin to the schematic, double-click a node, or drag a node directly to the schematic. Enable Stereo Mode to add stereo nodes to the schematic.

I/O Bin

Use the nodes in the I/O bin to load clips into Batch or Batch FX, or to output rendered clips. Render and Write File nodes are available in Batch FX. You can use the Render or Write File nodes to render portions of your Batch FX trees (intermediate renders) and generate new media.

Note: While you are free to connect a Write File or Render node anywhere in your Batch FX tree, it is ultimately the BFX Output node that is patched back into the Timeline. This cannot be bypassed.
NodeDescription
ImportImport clips in any supported formats from any available external location .
RenderOutput clips to the Desktop; metadata such as clip history and timecode is kept.
Write FileExport image sequences in any supported format.
DeskSelect and load a clip from the Desktop area.

Especially useful when you are working with a hidden Media Panel.

Media PanelSelect and load a clip from the Media Panel. The display settings for this Media Panel are independent from those of the regular Media Panel.

Especially useful when you are working with a hidden Media Panel.

MUXThe MUX (multiplexer) node is a tool that helps you create cleaner schematics by allowing you to have multiple RGBA inputs feeding your outputs. The selection of the active input can be changed over time, therefore MUX also acts as an animated switcher.
Back ClipThe Back clip node enables you to create composites and effects in Batch FX, when using the Add Adjustment Segment option from the timeline.

You cannot customize the I/O bin.

Note: Use the Import node to import multi-channel clips in Batch or Batch FX. Avoid using the Read File node: it is there to ensure backward compatibility with previous setups. Also, clip imported through the Read File node cannot be archived, and do not appear in the Media Panel.

Tools Bin

The Tools bin contains effects and formatting nodes classified by tabs. The All Nodes tab contains all nodes except the nodes found in the I/O bin. The other tabs in the Tools bin allow you to create and customize bins.

Some of the nodes in the All Nodes bin are duplicated in other bins according to a preset tab classification. For example, the Gradient node is found in both the Colour and Comp bins.

The nodes in the Tools bin are listed in alphabetical order from top to bottom of each row. You can customize any of the bins and preset tabs in the Tools bin except the All Nodes bin.

The content of a Node bin can be modified by the display options available in the Gear menu.

  • Stereo Mode displays only stereo nodes. Nodes which are not available as stereo nodes appear greyed out.
  • Show Legacy Nodes displays older tools that are hidden by default.
  • Show Hidden Nodes displays the nodes that have been hidden.
Tip: You can use one of the following methods to scroll through the content of a Node bin:
  1. Use the scroll bar under the applicable bin to scroll through all available nodes.
  2. Click inside the bin and, while holding down the click, move the cursor left or right.
  3. When the cursor is over a node bin, press the key on your keyboard that corresponds to the first letter of a node. For instance, pressing "K" while the cursor is hovering over the All Nodes bin will automatically highlight all of the Keyer nodes.

User, Project, and Shared Bins

The User, Project, and Shared bins hold custom nodes that are saved according to their respective scopes. See Creating Custom Nodes for more information.

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