All Intra Videos

The MVP can convert your videos to All Intra video files. All-Intra encoding is required for video clips on the timecode timeline. This page explains why and how.

Why All-Intra Is Required

The Problem with Standard Video

When the MVP receives a timecode position (e.g., 00:05:23:15), it needs to seek the video file to exactly that frame. With standard video encoding:

The video is divided into Groups of Pictures (GOP), typically 12-250 frames apart
Only the first frame in each group (I-frame/keyframe) is a complete image
The frames in between store only the differences from the previous frame (P-frames and B-frames)

This means seeking is slow and inaccurate -- making reliable timecode sync impossible.

The Solution: Every Frame Is an I-Frame

With All-Intra (GOP=1), every single frame is a complete image. The decoder can jump directly to any frame with no reconstruction:

Seeking is instant and frame-accurate
The MVP maintains frame-accurate sync throughout your show

What Happens When You Place a Video on the Timeline

When you drag a video file onto the timeline, the MVP checks its encoding and follows one of these paths:

Already All-Intra (ready to use)

The clip is added to the timeline silently. No dialogs, no conversion needed.

Already All-Intra (needs analysis)

A "Video Analysis Required" dialog appears. The MVP needs to perform a one-time video analysis for this file:

Takes approximately 10-20 seconds
Video playback is temporarily disabled during measurement
Only happens once per file
Click "Analyze Now" to proceed, or "Cancel" to remove the clip from the timeline

If analysis fails, the clip is automatically removed and you'll see a notification to try again.

Not All-Intra (converted version already exists)

If you previously converted this file (creating a <name>-All-Intra.mkv), the clip is automatically switched to the All-Intra version. An informational dialog confirms the switch -- no action needed from you.

Not All-Intra (no converted version)

A conversion confirmation dialog appears:

A new All-Intra file will be created alongside the original
Video playback is disabled during conversion (the hardware encoder shares the video decoder)
A performance measurement runs automatically after conversion completes
An Advanced Settings section provides optional controls for Conversion Quality (Very High, Ultra, Maximum Bitrate) and, for 4K files, Output Resolution (see below)
Click "Proceed" to start conversion, or "Cancel" to remove the clip from the timeline

4K Files — Output Resolution & Effects Mode

If the source video is 4K (width ≥ 3840 pixels), an Output Resolution option appears inside Advanced Settings:

Option

Effect

Match Source (4K) (default)

Converts at full 4K resolution. Effects Mode is not available for 4K All-Intra files.

Convert to 1080p

Downscales during conversion. Required for Effects Mode compatability.

When the device is configured for Effects Mode (Fast Trigger), the dialog also shows an inline note: "4K files do not support effects mode." In other video modes this note is hidden, but the Output Resolution option remains available in Advanced Settings.

For step-by-step export guides: Exporting All-Intra from Editing Software

Converting on the MVP

How On-Device Conversion Works

The MVP uses its built-in hardware video processor to convert videos:

Input: Your original video file (any supported codec/container)
Output: <original-name>-All-Intra.mkv (H.265, GOP=1, Matroska container)

During Conversion

Video playback is disabled -- the hardware video processor is shared between playback and encoding
Progress is shown in the Inspector when the converting clip is selected (amber chip with percentage)
A Conversion Queue Widget in the bottom-right corner shows overall progress

After Conversion

The timeline clip is automatically updated to use the new All-Intra file
A quick video analysis runs automatically (10-20 seconds)
Video playback is re-enabled
The original file remains on the device -- you can delete it manually to free storage space

Cancelling a Conversion

If you cancel a conversion that is already in progress, all clips on the timeline referencing that non-All-Intra file are automatically removed.

Exporting All-Intra from Your Editing Software (Recommended)

For faster results, export your videos with GOP=1 directly from your editing software before uploading to the MVP. This is especially important for 4K content, where on-device conversion is very slow.

The key setting to look for in your export settings:

GOP Size = 1, or Keyframe Interval = 1
Some software calls this "All-Intra" or "Intra-only"
H.265 (HEVC) is recommended for smaller file sizes

Step-by-step guides for Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Handbrake: Exporting All-Intra from Editing Software

Checking All-Intra Status

You can check whether a video is All-Intra encoded in several places:

Location

All-Intra

Not All-Intra

Still Image

Timeline Media Library

Green checkmark badge

Amber warning badge

No badge

Timeline Inspector

Green chip: "Frame-accurate seeking enabled"

Amber chip with conversion options

N/A

Video Info Dialog

"ALL INTRA" badge

No badge

Image icon

Frame-Accurate Playback

All-Intra encoding allows the MVP to deliver frame-accurate playback at any point on your timeline. The MVP automatically handles synchronization and speed matching. You just build your timeline and let the MVP do the rest.

File Size Considerations

All-Intra files are 2-5x larger than standard encoding because every frame is stored as a complete image. File size depends on your output resolution and the Conversion Quality setting chosen in Advanced Settings.

1080p Output (native 1080p files, or 4K downscaled to 1080p)

Quality

Est. file size (3 min)

Very High (default)

~110–180 MB

Ultra

~145–235 MB

Maximum Bitrate

~180–360 MB

4K Output (4K files converted at full resolution)