ReadAll - Recursive Media Import Tool for Nuke

Features

• Automatic file detection: Detects image sequences, video, and RAW files automatically.

• Image sequence import: Creates Read nodes using # with correct frame padding.

• Video & RAW support: Imports .mov, .mp4, .MP4, .R3D, .braw, .cine, etc., with exact frame ranges.

• Scene-linear colorspace: Automatically for .exr sequences.

• Recursive scanning: Captures files in all subfolders.

• Preserves original filenames.

• Quick menu integration: Can be added to Nuke menu with shortcut (Shift+R).

  Supported Formats (Automatically Detected)

  • Image Sequences: .exr, .dpx, .tif, .tiff, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .bmp, .tga, .targa, .gif, .sgi, .dng

  • Video & RAW Files: .mov, .mp4, .avi, .ari, .r3d, .cine, .braw, .mraw, .vraw, .cin, .hdr, .hdri, .mfx, .psd, .iff, .raw, .qt, .quicktime

    Installation

    1. Place ReadAll.py in your Nuke scripts folder (~/.nuke/).

       • Create or edit menu.py in the same folder:

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         import sys

         import os

         import nuke

         nuke_home = os.path.expanduser('~/.nuke')

         if nuke_home not in sys.path:

         sys.path.append(nuke_home)

         try:

         from ReadAll import ReadAll

         except ImportError:

         nuke.message("Could not import ReadAll.py from ~/.nuke folder.")

         else:

         nuke.menu('Nodes').addCommand('Image/Read All', ReadAll, 'shift+r')

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         Restart Nuke.

       • Access ReadAll from Nodes > Image > Read All or use Shift+R.

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       Usage

       1. Trigger Read All from the menu or Shift+R.

       2. Select the folder or files.

       3. ReadAll creates Read nodes with accurate frame ranges, proper sequences, and scene-linear .exr.

Free to use and modify.