# Exporting to Bitmap

You can export a storyboard project to bitmap files in PSD with independent layers, TGA or JPG format.

Your exported data includes a separate bitmap file for each panel in the storyboard.

NOTE

In the case of a PSD file, transform and transition animations are not exported. However, camera moves are rendered into an independent layer.

To export a storyboard to a bitmap file:

1. Select File > Export to > Bitmap.

The Export to Bitmap dialog box opens.

2. Specify the location and name of the folder that will contain the storyboard’s assets. Either type in the path directly or click the Browse button to display a window to select its new path.

3. In the Bitmap Format drop-down menu, select whether you want your bitmap file to be in Photoshop, Jpeg, or Targa format.

4. Select the Resolution quality. This will be a quarter size, half size, or full size of the current storyboard resolution.

5. Select the magnification of the image. Enter a value between 0 and 400 or accept the default of 85%.

6. Select the resolution quality.

7. In the Export Range panel, select whether to export the entire storyboard, specific shots, or the last panel you selected. Either enter a space between shot names or click the Browse button to display a window to select shots.

The resulting bitmap files are named storyboardname-shotname-panelnumber.psd/jpg/tga. For example, a storyboard named MyStoryboard containing a shot named CarChase with three panels will create three bitmap files named:

- MyStoryboard-CarChase-1.psd/jpg/tga,
- MyStoryboard-CarChase-2.psd/jpg/tga,
- MyStoryboard-CarChase-3.psd/jpg/tga.

8. To view the location and contents of the exported folder when they are ready, select Open folder after export.

9. Click Export to confirm your settings and begin the export.