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 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 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.

The configuration screen for the frame output system

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 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 ;)