You can add multiple files to a list, select them all (CMD+A), and convert them simultaneously using all available CPU cores for maximum speed. Image Sequences:
for Mac is a lightweight, high-performance media player and video converter designed primarily for VJs and video professionals. It acts as a companion to the main Resolume Arena and Avenue software, specializing in the handling of the high-performance DXV codec . Key Features Resolume Alley Mac
: Unlike many general-purpose converters, Alley preserves the alpha channel, which is critical for layering visuals during live performances. You can add multiple files to a list,
Notably absent: H.264/H.265 hardware decoding. This is a deliberate design choice. H.264 is a long-GOP (Group of Pictures) codec that is inefficient for random access and reverse playback—critical features for live performance. Key Features : Unlike many general-purpose converters, Alley
Tests conducted on a running macOS Sonoma 14.5.
: Quickly check footage packs from the Resolume Store without opening the heavy Arena or Avenue applications.
Alley displays a persistent framerate counter (FPS) and a . If a video file cannot be decoded and displayed at its native frame rate (e.g., 60fps DXV3 on an underpowered GPU), the counter turns red. This allows a VJ to test content on their actual show laptop before ever loading it into Resolume Avenue.