.. _qs-frame-output: Frame output mode ----------------- In order to create high-quality videos, Gaia Sky offers the possibility to export every single still frame to an image file using the :ref:`frame output subsystem `. The resolution of these still frames can be set independently of the current screen resolution. We can start the frame output system by pressing :guilabel:`F6`. Once active, the system starts saving each still frame to disk (frame rate goes down, most probably). The save location of the still frame images is, by default, ``$GS_DATA/frames/[prefix]_[num].jpg``, where ``[prefix]`` is an arbitrary string that can be defined in the preferences. The save location, mode (simple or advanced), and the resolution can also be defined in the preferences. .. figure:: ../img/quickstart/2023_frame-output-prefs.jpg :alt: Frame output :align: center :target: _images/2023_frame-output-prefs.jpg The configuration screen for the frame output system .. _qs-ffmpeg: Create a video with ``ffmpeg`` ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Once we have the still frame images, we can convert them to a video using ``ffmpeg`` or any other encoding software. Additional information on how to convert the still frames to a video can be found in the :ref:`capturing videos section ` of the Gaia Sky user manual. Conclusion ---------- Congratulations! You have reached the end of the quick start guide. You are now a totally legit Gaia Sky master ;)