Can I export an image sequence and a movie at the same time?

To export an image sequence and a movie at the same time, you simply need to adjust a few settings in the Write node. Follow the instructions below to make the necessary adjustments.

Step 1: Locate and open the Write node layer properties

1. In the Node view locate the Write node. It typically can be found underneath the bottom-most Composite, next to the Display node. If you don’t see a Write node, see Adding a Write Node for more information. 

2. Click on the yellow square on the left side of the Write node.

3. The Layer Properties window will appear:

Step 2: Set up the export options

1. In the Output tab, make sure the check box next to Image Sequence is selected.

2. Set up the rest of the image settings. See How do I Export a Rendered Image Sequence? for more.
3. Near the bottom of the window, make sure the checkbox next to the Movie field is selected.

4. Set up the movie settings as needed. See How do I Export A Movie? for more.
5. When you’re done, click the Close button.

Step 3: Render from the Write node

1. To start the render do one of the following:
   • Go to the Top menu, File > Export > Render Write Nodes
   • Use the hotkeys, Ctrl + Shift + Y (Windows/Linux) or ⌘ + Shift + Y (macOS).
2. The Render Write Nodes window will appear:

3. Near the top, select the Range
   • All Frames: Renders all of the frames in the scene
   • Selected Frames: Lets you choose a specific start and end frame
4. The Field Composite Options are only relevant if your project is intended for broadcasting on NTSC compatible televisions.
5. Check the Preview box if you want the renders to play after the render is complete.
6. When you’re done, click the OK button.
7. The image sequence and movie file will be generated.

Q&A 

Question 1: 

When I try to export I get a dialog box asking if I want to replace my files?

Answers: 

1. If you have one file location you’re saving the files to, double check that you’ve chosen a unique filename for each version before running the render.
2. If it's a Harmony scene file that multiple people have used and the default location is still set to be the ‘frames’ subfolder, a render might have been run at some point. If there only needs to be one version, click on the Overwrite button. If you need multiple iterations, close the window and adjust the filename, or choose a different file path for each version before running the render.

Question 2: 

Why am I getting an error when I try to render a QuickTime movie?

Answer: 

1. Apple Quick Time must be installed on Windows in order for Harmony to export QuickTimes. Double check it has been correctly installed.
2. Double check the codec settings in the export settings are compatible with your system.
3. The file settings might be too large. Try adjusting the compression settings to be lower.

Question 3:

Why am I being prompted to install a codec when I try to run the render?

Answer:

If you select H.264/MPEG-4 (*.mov) as your movie file format, the very first time you export you will be prompted to download the OpenH264 library from Cisco. Click the Yes button when prompted, and Harmony will automatically download the library, then export the movie. You will only need to do this once.