mrv2 is a media viewer for video and image playback, focusing on professional applications such as media review in film productions, animation, and visual effects. It is an evolution of mrViewer, created by FilmLight, and is maintained by a community of developers, including the main author, Gonzalo Garramuño.
Main Features:
Media Playback:
Supports a wide variety of video and image formats, including image sequences (like EXR, DPX, TIFF) and videos (MP4, MOV, etc.).
Offers real-time playback with precise frame-by-frame controls, ideal for animation and VFX review.
OpenColorIO (OCIO) Support:
Integration with OCIO for color management, allowing accurate color visualization in different color spaces, essential for film production pipelines.
Review Tools:
Annotation tools, such as drawing on frames, to facilitate collaborative reviews.
Support for LUTs (Look-Up Tables) for real-time color adjustments.
Side-by-side comparison of different media versions.
Customizable Interface:
Qt-based graphical interface, with support for adjustable themes and layouts.
Supports configurable keyboard shortcuts for efficient workflows.
Advanced Features:
Supports stereoscopy (3D) for viewing stereo content.
Integration with EDLs (Edit Decision Lists) for review of editing cuts.
Support for multi-channel audio and synchronization with video.
Extensibility:
Supports plugins to add specific functionalities.
Integration with third-party tools, like Nuke, via scripts or APIs.