Standalone batch image processing tools?

Jon Jones

We're doing an overhaul of mipmaps in our game. I was wondering, does anyone have recommendations of a good batch image processing tool?

Ideally I want to be able to automate precise levels, hue \ sat shifting and resizing multiple times over thousands of textures.

Thanks!

CheapAlert

The first thing that comes to mind is Imagemagick, but that's a bit bloated and messes up alpha channels

cw

I know its precisely not what u asked for, but have you considered doing it via photoshop?

you can write scripts to automate everything in photoshop (not actions, they are way less flexible)

have a word with your TD/ technical artists and see what they say. I've made a few clumsy artist attempts at scripts, and they've chopped days off my schedule, they've reduced some tasks to a tiny fraction of their previous time.

sorry if this is already discounted as an option for you guys, i just thought i'd mention it.

Jon Jones

CheapalerT: Imagemagick, eh? I'll check that out and see what I can do with it, thanks!

wallasaurus: I knew Photoshop could do it but I was really hoping to avoid doing any scripting if I could. As it happens, I'm pretty much the entire art department, so it would all fall on me to do if I go that route. I'll still look into it though. Thanks!

adam

Jon Jones, try using Adobe Bridge. Create an action then run it on the batch.

Jon Jones

AHA, Bridge! Kick ass, I totally forgot that even existed. Thanks man!

adam

Right on Jon. Let me know how it goes.