Dynamic Image Loader
Updated: 4 Dec 2023
Loads an image from disk based on a specified filename.
Dynamic Image Loader
Method #
This node loads an image from disk based on a specified filename. The image is loaded when the filename changes. This node is typically controlled via JavaScript, external input or an RSS feed. The image file is loaded in line with other processing so may result in a pause in execution. Note that it is the user’s responsibility to ensure the image exists and is valid. If the load fails the Image File Loader will contain an empty image.
Parameters
These properties control the core behaviours of the node.
Parameter Details Filename
Type the filename to be loaded.
Force Reload
Force a reload of the image.
The properties control the time at which the node is active. See Timeline for editing time segments.
Parameter Details Duration
Control the duration of the node’s time segment.
- Composition Duration : Use the length of the composition for the node’s time segment duration.
- Custom : Set a custom duration for the node’s time segment.
Node Time
The custom start and end time for the node.
Duration (Timecode)
The length of the node’s time segment (in time).
Duration (Frames)
The length of the node’s time segment (in frames).
Time Segment Enabled
Set whether the node’s time segment is enabled or not in the Timeline.
Inputs
These properties control the core behaviours of the node.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Filename | Type the filename to be loaded. |
| Force Reload | Force a reload of the image. |
The properties control the time at which the node is active. See Timeline for editing time segments.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration |
Control the duration of the node’s time segment.
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| Node Time | The custom start and end time for the node. |
| Duration (Timecode) | The length of the node’s time segment (in time). |
| Duration (Frames) | The length of the node’s time segment (in frames). |
| Time Segment Enabled | Set whether the node’s time segment is enabled or not in the Timeline. |
| Name | Description | Typical Input |
|---|---|---|
| Filename Source Node | Overwrites the file path with a file path specified from another node. | RSS Feed Node |
| Effect Mask | Mask out areas that Post-FX applied to this node won’t be applied. | Video Loader |
| Alpha Image | Use a separate video nodes luminance values to overwrite the alpha channel of the image. | Video Loader |