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-# Ruby Spriter v0.6.7
-
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-
-**Professional MP4 to Spritesheet Converter with Advanced Image Processing**
-
-A powerful cross-platform Ruby tool for creating high-quality spritesheets from video files and processing them with professional-grade image manipulation. Perfect for game development workflows, particularly with Godot Engine.
-
----
-
-## ✨ Features
-
-### Core Capabilities
-- 🎬 **Video to Spritesheet** - Extract frames from MP4 videos using FFmpeg
-- 🖼️ **Advanced Image Processing** - Scale, sharpen, and remove backgrounds with precision
-- 🎨 **Quality Enhancement** - 5 interpolation methods and configurable unsharp masking
-- 📐 **Spritesheet Consolidation** - Merge multiple spritesheets vertically (file list or directory)
-- 📊 **Metadata Management** - Embed, verify, and add grid information to PNG files
-- 🎯 **Frame Extraction** - Extract specific frames by number and create new spritesheets
-- 🏷️ **Metadata Addition** - Add spritesheet metadata to external images
-- 🔒 **Automatic File Protection** - Unique timestamped filenames prevent accidental overwrites (v0.6.6+)
-- 📦 **Batch Processing** - Process multiple MP4 files in a directory automatically (v0.6.7+)
-- 🗜️ **Maximum Compression** - Optimal PNG compression while preserving metadata (v0.6.7+)
-- 🌍 **Cross-Platform** - Works seamlessly on Windows, Linux, and macOS
-- 🧪 **Production Ready** - Comprehensive RSpec test coverage (365 tests)
-
-### Image Processing Features
-
-#### **Scaling with Quality Control**
-- Percentage-based resizing
-- **5 Interpolation Methods:**
-  - `none` - No interpolation (nearest neighbor)
-  - `linear` - Fast bilinear interpolation
-  - `cubic` - High-quality bicubic interpolation
-  - `nohalo` - Advanced edge-preserving (default)
-  - `lohalo` - Maximum quality, slower
-
-#### **Sharpening (Unsharp Mask)**
-- Restore edge definition after scaling
-- **Configurable Parameters:**
-  - `radius` - Effect size in pixels (default: 2.0)
-  - `gain` - Sharpening intensity (default: 0.5, range: 0.0-2.0+)
-  - `threshold` - Minimum change threshold (default: 0.03, range: 0.0-1.0)
-- Powered by ImageMagick for consistent results
-
-#### **Background Removal**
-- **Fuzzy Select** - Contiguous color regions (default)
-- **Global Color Select** - All matching pixels across image
-- Adjustable selection growth and feathering
-- **Smart Operation Order** - Automatically optimizes quality
-
-#### **Operation Order Optimization**
-- `scale_first` (default) - Scale then remove background
-- `bg_first` - Remove background then scale (auto-enabled when both operations used)
-- Automatic optimization for best quality
-
----
-
-## 📋 Requirements
-
-### External Dependencies
-
-| Tool | Version | Purpose |
-|------|---------|---------|
-| **FFmpeg** | Latest | Video frame extraction |
-| **FFprobe** | Latest | Video analysis (included with FFmpeg) |
-| **ImageMagick** | 7.x+ | Metadata and sharpening |
-| **GIMP** | 3.x (or 2.10) | Scaling and background removal |
-
-### Ruby Version
-- Ruby 2.7.0 or higher
-- No runtime gem dependencies (uses Ruby standard library)
-
-### Supported File Formats
-- **Video Input**: MP4 only
-- **Image Input/Output**: PNG only
-
----
-
-## 🚀 Installation
-
-### Prerequisites (All Installation Methods)
-
-Ruby Spriter requires these external tools for video and image processing:
-
-| Tool | Purpose | Version |
-|------|---------|---------|
-| **FFmpeg** | Video frame extraction | Any recent version |
-| **ImageMagick** | Image manipulation & metadata | 7.x or 6.9+ |
-| **GIMP** | Advanced image processing | 3.x (or 2.10) |
-
-#### Installing Prerequisites
-
-**Windows (Chocolatey - Recommended)**
-
-Chocolatey is a package manager for Windows that simplifies software installation. If you don't have Chocolatey installed:
-
-1. **Install Chocolatey** (run PowerShell as Administrator):
-   ```powershell
-   Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))
-   ```
-
-   Verify installation:
-   ```powershell
-   choco --version
-   ```
-
-2. **Install Ruby** (if not already installed):
-   ```powershell
-   choco install ruby -y
-   ```
-
-   Close and reopen PowerShell, then verify:
-   ```powershell
-   ruby --version
-   gem --version
-   ```
-
-3. **Install Ruby Spriter dependencies**:
-   ```powershell
-   choco install ffmpeg imagemagick gimp -y
-   ```
-
-   This installs all required tools:
-   - **FFmpeg** - Video processing
-   - **ImageMagick** - Image manipulation and metadata
-   - **GIMP** - Advanced image processing
-
-4. **Restart your terminal** to ensure all tools are in your PATH
-
-**Alternative: Manual Installation on Windows**
-
-If you prefer not to use Chocolatey:
-- **Ruby**: Download from [rubyinstaller.org](https://rubyinstaller.org/)
-- **FFmpeg**: Download from [ffmpeg.org](https://ffmpeg.org/download.html)
-- **ImageMagick**: Download from [imagemagick.org](https://imagemagick.org/script/download.php#windows)
-- **GIMP**: Download from [gimp.org](https://www.gimp.org/downloads/)
-
-**macOS (Homebrew)**
-
-```bash
-# Install Homebrew if not already installed
-/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
-
-# Install Ruby (if not already installed)
-brew install ruby
-
-# Install Ruby Spriter dependencies
-brew install ffmpeg imagemagick gimp
-```
-
-**Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)**
-
-```bash
-# Install Ruby (if not already installed)
-sudo apt update && sudo apt install ruby-full -y
-
-# Install Ruby Spriter dependencies
-sudo apt install ffmpeg imagemagick gimp -y
-```
-
-**Linux (Fedora/RHEL)**
-
-```bash
-# Install Ruby (if not already installed)
-sudo dnf install ruby -y
-
-# Install Ruby Spriter dependencies
-sudo dnf install ffmpeg imagemagick gimp -y
-```
-
----
-
-### Choose Your Installation Method
-
-#### 📦 **Option A: RubyGems (Recommended)**
-
-Install the published gem from RubyGems.org:
-
-```bash
-gem install ruby_spriter
-```
-
-**Requirements**: Ruby 2.7 or higher
-**Best for**: All platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux), automated workflows
-
----
-
-#### 🛠️ **Option B: From Source (Development)**
-
-Clone and build from source:
-
-```bash
-# Clone repository
-git clone https://github.com/scooter-indie/ruby-spriter.git
-cd ruby-spriter
-
-# Install development dependencies
-bundle install
-
-# Build and install gem locally
-gem build ruby_spriter.gemspec
-gem install ruby_spriter-0.6.7.gem
-```
-
-**Best for**: Contributors, developers wanting latest code
-
----
-
-### Verify Installation
-
-After installing Ruby Spriter via any method:
-
-```bash
-# Check Ruby Spriter version
-ruby_spriter --version
-
-# Verify all dependencies
-ruby_spriter --check-dependencies
-```
-
-The `--check-dependencies` command checks all external tools:
-- ✅ **Tool found**: Shows version and path
-- ❌ **Tool missing**: Shows platform-specific installation commands
-
-Example output:
-```
-Checking external dependencies...
-
-✓ FFmpeg found: 6.0 (C:\ProgramData\chocolatey\bin\ffmpeg.exe)
-✓ FFprobe found: 6.0 (C:\ProgramData\chocolatey\bin\ffprobe.exe)
-✓ ImageMagick (convert) found: 7.1.1-15 (C:\Program Files\ImageMagick\convert.exe)
-✓ ImageMagick (identify) found: 7.1.1-15 (C:\Program Files\ImageMagick\identify.exe)
-✓ GIMP found: 2.99.16 (C:\Program Files\GIMP 3\bin\gimp-2.99.exe)
-
-All dependencies are installed!
-```
-
----
-
-## 🎯 Quick Start
-
-### Basic Video to Spritesheet
-```bash
-# Create 4x4 grid with 16 frames
-ruby_spriter --video input.mp4
-
-# Custom grid and frame count
-ruby_spriter --video input.mp4 --frames 32 --columns 8
-```
-
-### High-Quality Scaling
-```bash
-# Scale to 50% with best quality interpolation
-ruby_spriter --video input.mp4 --scale 50 --interpolation nohalo
-
-# Scale and sharpen for crisp results
-ruby_spriter --video input.mp4 --scale 50 --sharpen
-
-# Custom sharpening for maximum detail
-ruby_spriter --video input.mp4 --scale 50 --sharpen \
-  --sharpen-gain 1.5 --sharpen-radius 3.0
-```
-
-### Background Removal
-```bash
-# Remove background (auto-optimized order)
-ruby_spriter --video input.mp4 --scale 50 --remove-bg
-
-# Process existing spritesheet
-ruby_spriter --image sprite.png --remove-bg --fuzzy
-
-# Fine-tune background removal
-ruby_spriter --image sprite.png --remove-bg \
-  --threshold 1.5 --grow 2
-```
-
-### Batch Processing (v0.6.7+)
-```bash
-# Process all videos in a directory
-ruby_spriter --batch --dir "videos/"
-
-# Batch process with scaling and compression
-ruby_spriter --batch --dir "videos/" --scale 50 --max-compress
-
-# Batch process with output to different directory
-ruby_spriter --batch --dir "videos/" --outputdir "output/"
-
-# Batch process and consolidate all results
-ruby_spriter --batch --dir "videos/" --batch-consolidate
-```
-
-### Consolidate Spritesheets
-```bash
-# Consolidate specific files (comma-separated)
-ruby_spriter --consolidate file1.png,file2.png,file3.png
-
-# Consolidate all spritesheets in a directory (v0.6.7+)
-ruby_spriter --consolidate --dir "spritesheets/"
-
-# Consolidate with compression
-ruby_spriter --consolidate --dir "spritesheets/" --max-compress
-```
-
-### Frame Extraction (v0.6.8+)
-```bash
-# Extract specific frames by number
-ruby_spriter --image sprite.png --extract 1,2,4,5,8 --columns 3
-
-# Extract with duplicates for animation loops
-ruby_spriter --image sprite.png --extract 1,1,2,2,3,3
-
-# Extract, process, and save frames
-ruby_spriter --image sprite.png --extract 1,3,5,7 \
-  --scale 50 --sharpen --save-frames
-
-# Workflow: Add metadata then extract frames
-ruby_spriter --image external.png --add-meta 4:4
-ruby_spriter --image external.png --extract 1,5,9,13 --columns 2
-```
-
-### Metadata Management (v0.6.8+)
-```bash
-# Add metadata to external spritesheet
-ruby_spriter --image sprite.png --add-meta 4:4
-
-# Add metadata with partial grid (14 frames in 4x4 grid)
-ruby_spriter --image sprite.png --add-meta 4:4 --frames 14
-
-# Replace existing metadata
-ruby_spriter --image existing.png --add-meta 8:8 --overwrite-meta
-
-# Add metadata and copy to new file
-ruby_spriter --image sprite.png --add-meta 4:4 --output sprite_meta.png
-```
-
-### Advanced Workflows
-```bash
-# Complete processing pipeline with compression
-ruby_spriter --video input.mp4 \
-  --frames 64 --columns 8 \
-  --scale 50 --interpolation nohalo \
-  --remove-bg \
-  --sharpen --sharpen-gain 0.8 \
-  --max-compress
-
-# Process existing image with quality enhancement
-ruby_spriter --image large_sprite.png \
-  --scale 50 --interpolation lohalo \
-  --sharpen --sharpen-gain 1.2
-```
-
----
-
-## 📚 Usage
-
-### Command-Line Options
-
-#### **Input Options**
-```bash
--v, --video FILE              Input video file (MP4 only)
--i, --image FILE              Input image file (PNG only)
-    --batch                   Batch process mode (use with --dir)
-    --dir DIRECTORY           Directory for batch or consolidate operations
-    --consolidate [FILES]     Consolidate spritesheets (comma-separated files or use with --dir)
-    --verify FILE             Verify spritesheet metadata (PNG only)
-```
-
-#### **Spritesheet Options**
-```bash
--o, --output FILE             Output file path
--f, --frames COUNT            Number of frames to extract (default: 16)
--c, --columns COUNT           Grid columns (default: 4)
--w, --width PIXELS            Max frame width (default: 320)
--b, --background COLOR        Tile background: black, white (default: black)
-```
-
-#### **Scaling Options**
-```bash
--s, --scale PERCENT           Scale image by percentage
-    --interpolation METHOD    Interpolation: none, linear, cubic, nohalo, lohalo
-                              (default: nohalo)
-```
-
-#### **Sharpening Options**
-```bash
-    --sharpen                 Apply unsharp mask after scaling
-    --sharpen-radius VALUE    Radius in pixels (default: 2.0)
-    --sharpen-gain VALUE      Gain/strength (default: 0.5, range: 0.0-2.0+)
-    --sharpen-threshold VALUE Threshold fraction (default: 0.03, range: 0.0-1.0)
-```
-
-#### **Background Removal Options**
-```bash
--r, --remove-bg               Remove background using GIMP
--t, --threshold VALUE         Feather radius (default: 0.0)
--g, --grow PIXELS             Pixels to grow selection (default: 1)
-    --fuzzy                   Use fuzzy select (contiguous) - DEFAULT
-    --no-fuzzy                Use global color select (all matching)
-    --order ORDER             Operation order: scale_first, bg_first
-```
-
-#### **Preset Configurations**
-```bash
---preset thumbnail            3×? grid, 9 frames, 240px wide
---preset preview              4×? grid, 16 frames, 400px wide
---preset detailed             10×? grid, 50 frames, 320px wide
---preset contact              8×? grid, 64 frames, 160px wide
-```
-
-#### **Batch Processing Options (v0.6.7+)**
-```bash
-    --batch                   Enable batch processing mode
-    --dir DIRECTORY           Directory containing MP4 files to process
-    --outputdir DIRECTORY     Output directory for processed files
-    --batch-consolidate       Consolidate all resulting spritesheets
-```
-
-#### **Compression Options (v0.6.7+)**
-```bash
-    --max-compress            Apply maximum PNG compression (preserves metadata)
-```
-
-#### **Frame Extraction Options (v0.6.8+)**
-```bash
-    --extract FRAMES          Extract specific frames by number (e.g., 1,2,4,5,8)
-    --columns NUM             Output grid columns for extracted spritesheet (default: 4)
-    --save-frames             Keep individual extracted frames on disk
-    --split R:C               Split spritesheet into all individual frames (rows:columns)
-    --override-md             Override embedded metadata when using --split
-```
-
-#### **Metadata Management Options (v0.6.8+)**
-```bash
-    --add-meta R:C            Add spritesheet metadata (rows:columns, e.g., 4:4)
-    --overwrite-meta          Replace existing metadata
-```
-
-#### **Other Options**
-```bash
-    --overwrite               Overwrite existing output files (default: create unique filenames)
-    --keep-temp               Keep temporary files for debugging
-    --debug                   Enable verbose output + keep temp files
-    --check-dependencies      Check if all required external tools are installed
-    --version                 Show version information
--h, --help                    Show help message
-```
-
----
-
-## 💡 Use Cases
-
-### Game Development with Godot
-
-#### Character Animation Sprites
-```bash
-# Export from Blender/animation software to MP4
-# Convert to optimized spritesheet with background removal
-
-ruby_spriter --video character_walk.mp4 \
-  --frames 16 --columns 4 \
-  --scale 50 --remove-bg \
-  --sharpen
-```
-
-#### VFX and Particle Effects
-```bash
-# High frame count for smooth effects
-ruby_spriter --video explosion.mp4 \
-  --frames 64 --columns 8 \
-  --scale 75 --interpolation nohalo
-```
-
-#### Multiple Character Directions
-```bash
-# Consolidate walk cycles for 8 directions (file list)
-ruby_spriter --consolidate \
-  walk_n.png,walk_ne.png,walk_e.png,walk_se.png,\
-  walk_s.png,walk_sw.png,walk_w.png,walk_nw.png \
-  --output character_walk_all.png
-
-# Or consolidate all spritesheets in a directory (v0.6.7+)
-ruby_spriter --consolidate --dir "walk_cycles/" \
-  --output character_walk_all.png
-```
-
-### Batch Processing Workflows (v0.6.7+)
-```bash
-# Process entire animation library
-ruby_spriter --batch --dir "raw_animations/" \
-  --outputdir "game_assets/sprites/" \
-  --scale 50 --remove-bg --sharpen --max-compress
-
-# Create and consolidate multiple character states
-ruby_spriter --batch --dir "character_states/" \
-  --frames 8 --columns 4 \
-  --batch-consolidate
-```
-
-### Quality Enhancement
-```bash
-# Downscale high-res renders while maintaining sharpness
-ruby_spriter --image 4k_sprite.png \
-  --scale 25 --interpolation lohalo \
-  --sharpen --sharpen-gain 1.0 \
-  --max-compress \
-  --output hd_sprite.png
-```
-
----
-
-## 🔧 Advanced Features
-
-### Batch Processing (v0.6.7+)
-
-Process entire directories of MP4 files with consistent settings:
-
-```bash
-# Basic batch processing
-ruby_spriter --batch --dir "animations/"
-# Processes all MP4s with default 4x4 grid
-
-# Batch with processing options
-ruby_spriter --batch --dir "animations/" \
-  --frames 32 --columns 8 \
-  --scale 50 --remove-bg --sharpen \
-  --max-compress
-
-# Batch with output directory
-ruby_spriter --batch --dir "raw_videos/" \
-  --outputdir "game_assets/sprites/"
-
-# Batch and consolidate results
-ruby_spriter --batch --dir "character_states/" \
-  --batch-consolidate \
-  --output character_complete.png
-```
-
-**Features:**
-- Automatically finds all MP4 files in directory
-- Applies consistent processing to all videos
-- Enforces unique output filenames (unless `--overwrite`)
-- Continues processing if one file fails
-- Optional consolidation of all results
-- Supports all video and image processing options
-
-### Maximum Compression (v0.6.7+)
-
-Reduce file sizes while preserving metadata:
-
-```bash
-# Compress during video processing
-ruby_spriter --video input.mp4 --max-compress
-
-# Compress during image processing
-ruby_spriter --image sprite.png --scale 50 --max-compress
-
-# Compress batch output
-ruby_spriter --batch --dir "videos/" --max-compress
-
-# Compress consolidated output
-ruby_spriter --consolidate --dir "sprites/" --max-compress
-```
-
-**Compression Details:**
-- Uses ImageMagick optimal PNG compression settings
-- Compression level 9 (maximum zlib)
-- Paeth filter (compression filter 5)
-- Filtered strategy (compression strategy 1)
-- Quality 95
-- Preserves embedded spritesheet metadata
-- Displays size reduction statistics
-
-### Directory-Based Consolidation (v0.6.7+)
-
-Consolidate all spritesheets in a directory automatically:
-
-```bash
-# Scan directory and consolidate all spritesheets
-ruby_spriter --consolidate --dir "character_animations/"
-
-# With output directory
-ruby_spriter --consolidate --dir "sprites/" \
-  --outputdir "final_assets/"
-
-# With compression
-ruby_spriter --consolidate --dir "sprites/" \
-  --max-compress \
-  --output character_complete.png
-```
-
-**Directory Mode Features:**
-- Automatically scans for PNG files with metadata
-- Filters out non-spritesheet images
-- Sorts files alphabetically before consolidation
-- Requires at least 2 valid spritesheets
-- Cannot mix with comma-separated file list mode
-
-### File Protection with Unique Filenames (v0.6.6+)
-
-By default, Ruby Spriter protects your existing files by generating unique timestamped filenames when output files already exist:
-
-```bash
-# First run - creates new file
-ruby_spriter --image sprite.png --remove-bg
-# Output: sprite-nobg-fuzzy.png
-
-# Second run - creates unique file instead of overwriting
-ruby_spriter --image sprite.png --remove-bg
-# Output: sprite-nobg-fuzzy_20251023_170542_123.png
-
-# Third run - another unique file
-ruby_spriter --image sprite.png --remove-bg
-# Output: sprite-nobg-fuzzy_20251023_170545_456.png
-```
-
-#### Overwrite Mode
-
-Use `--overwrite` to replace existing files instead:
-
-```bash
-# Always overwrites sprite-nobg-fuzzy.png
-ruby_spriter --image sprite.png --remove-bg --overwrite
-```
-
-#### Behavior by Mode
-
-| Mode | Default Filename | Unique on Collision |
-|------|------------------|---------------------|
-| `--video` | `input_spritesheet.png` | ✅ Yes |
-| `--image` (with processing) | `input-scaled-50pct.png` | ✅ Yes |
-| `--consolidate` | `consolidated_spritesheet.png` | ✅ Yes |
-| Any with `--output` | Your specified name | ✅ Yes (unless `--overwrite`) |
-
-### Metadata Management
-
-Ruby Spriter embeds grid information directly into PNG files:
-
-```bash
-# Metadata is automatically embedded during creation
-ruby_spriter --video input.mp4 --frames 32 --columns 8
-
-# Verify metadata in existing spritesheet
-ruby_spriter --verify spritesheet.png
-
-# Output:
-# Spritesheet Metadata Verification
-# ================================
-# File: spritesheet.png
-# Columns: 8
-# Frames: 32
-# Rows: 4 (calculated)
-```
-
-### Operation Order Optimization
-
-When both scaling and background removal are requested, Ruby Spriter automatically uses the optimal order:
-
-```bash
-# This automatically removes background BEFORE scaling
-ruby_spriter --video input.mp4 --scale 50 --remove-bg
-
-# Why? Background removal works better at full resolution,
-# then scaling smooths any rough edges
-```
-
-Override if needed:
-```bash
-ruby_spriter --video input.mp4 --scale 50 --remove-bg --order scale_first
-```
-
-### Debug Mode
-
-```bash
-# See exactly what's happening
-ruby_spriter --video input.mp4 --scale 50 --sharpen --debug
-
-# Output includes:
-# - Dependency check results
-# - Temp directory location
-# - GIMP script paths and logs
-# - ImageMagick commands
-# - Processing timestamps
-```
-
----
-
-## 🏗️ Architecture
-
-### Five Processing Modes
-
-1. **Video Mode** - MP4 → Spritesheet → Optional Processing
-2. **Image Mode** - PNG → Processing → Enhanced PNG
-3. **Consolidate Mode** - Multiple PNGs → Combined Spritesheet (file list or directory)
-4. **Batch Mode** (v0.6.7+) - Directory of MP4s → Multiple Spritesheets → Optional Consolidation
-5. **Verify Mode** - Read and display embedded metadata
-
-### Processing Pipeline
-
-**Video Mode:**
-```
-Input Video (MP4)
-    ↓
-[FFmpeg] Frame Extraction + Spritesheet Assembly
-    ↓
-[ImageMagick] Metadata Embedding
-    ↓
-[GIMP] Scale and/or Background Removal (optional)
-    ↓
-[ImageMagick] Sharpening (optional)
-    ↓
-Output PNG with Metadata
-```
-
-**Image Mode:**
-```
-Input Image (PNG)
-    ↓
-[GIMP] Scale and/or Background Removal (optional)
-    ↓
-[ImageMagick] Sharpening (optional)
-    ↓
-[ImageMagick] Metadata Preservation
-    ↓
-Output PNG with Metadata
-```
-
-**Consolidate Mode:**
-```
-Multiple Input PNGs (file list or directory scan)
-    ↓
-[Metadata Filter] Find PNGs with spritesheet metadata (directory mode)
-    ↓
-[ImageMagick] Read Metadata from Each
-    ↓
-[ImageMagick] Validate Column Compatibility
-    ↓
-[ImageMagick] Vertical Stacking (append)
-    ↓
-[ImageMagick] Embed Combined Metadata
-    ↓
-[ImageMagick] Optional Max Compression
-    ↓
-Output Consolidated PNG
-```
-
-**Batch Mode (v0.6.7+):**
-```
-Directory of MP4 Files
-    ↓
-[Scan] Find all MP4 files
-    ↓
-[Loop] For each MP4:
-    ├─ [FFmpeg] Extract frames + create spritesheet
-    ├─ [GIMP] Optional scaling/background removal
-    ├─ [ImageMagick] Optional sharpening
-    └─ [ImageMagick] Optional max compression
-    ↓
-[Optional] Consolidate all results with --batch-consolidate
-    ↓
-Multiple Output PNGs (or one consolidated PNG)
-```
-
-### Key Components
-
-- **Processor** - Main orchestration
-- **VideoProcessor** - FFmpeg integration
-- **GimpProcessor** - GIMP batch scripting
-- **Consolidator** - Multi-sheet merging (file list or directory)
-- **BatchProcessor** (v0.6.7+) - Directory batch processing
-- **CompressionManager** (v0.6.7+) - PNG compression with metadata preservation
-- **MetadataManager** - PNG metadata handling
-- **DependencyChecker** - Tool detection
-- **Platform** - Cross-platform abstraction
-
----
-
-## 🧪 Development
-
-### Setup Development Environment
-
-```bash
-# Clone and setup
-git clone https://github.com/scooter-indie/ruby-spriter.git
-cd ruby-spriter
-bundle install
-
-# Run tests
-bundle exec rspec
-
-# Run specific test
-bundle exec rspec spec/ruby_spriter/processor_spec.rb
-
-# Check code coverage
-bundle exec rspec
-# Opens coverage/index.html
-```
-
-### Project Structure
-
-```
-ruby-spriter/
-├── bin/
-│   └── ruby_spriter          # CLI executable
-├── lib/
-│   └── ruby_spriter/
-│       ├── cli.rb            # Command-line interface
-│       ├── processor.rb      # Main orchestration
-│       ├── video_processor.rb
-│       ├── gimp_processor.rb
-│       ├── consolidator.rb
-│       ├── batch_processor.rb        # v0.6.7+
-│       ├── compression_manager.rb    # v0.6.7+
-│       ├── metadata_manager.rb
-│       ├── dependency_checker.rb
-│       ├── platform.rb
-│       └── utils/            # Helper modules
-├── spec/                     # RSpec tests (313 examples)
-├── .claude/
-│   └── agents/               # Custom Claude Code agent config
-├── CLAUDE.md                 # Developer documentation
-├── CHANGELOG.md              # Version history
-└── README.md                 # This file
-```
-
-### Running from Source
-
-```bash
-# Without installing gem
-ruby -Ilib bin/ruby_spriter --video test.mp4
-
-# Or use bundle exec
-bundle exec ruby_spriter --video test.mp4
-```
-
----
-
-## 🤝 Contributing
-
-Contributions are welcome! This project follows strict **Test-Driven Development (TDD)** practices.
-
-### Development Workflow
-
-1. **Fork the repository**
-2. **Create a feature branch** (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
-3. **Follow TDD Red-Green-Refactor cycle:**
-   - ✅ **Red**: Write ONE test → Run it → Verify it FAILS
-   - ✅ **Green**: Write minimal code → Run test → Verify it PASSES
-   - ✅ **Refactor**: Clean up → Run all tests → Verify still passing
-   - ✅ **Repeat** for each new test
-4. **Ensure all tests pass** (`bundle exec rspec`)
-5. **Update documentation** (README.md, CHANGELOG.md, CLAUDE.md)
-6. **Commit your changes** (`git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'`)
-7. **Push to the branch** (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
-8. **Open a Pull Request**
-
-### Agent Configuration
-
-This project includes a custom Claude Code agent (`.claude/agents/ruby-spriter-architect.md`) that enforces:
-- Strict TDD (Red-Green-Refactor) workflow
-- Architecture consistency
-- Documentation maintenance
-- Cross-platform compatibility
-- Test coverage requirements
-
-The agent configuration is version-controlled and shared across the team.
-
----
-
-## 📄 License
-
-This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
-
----
-
-## 🔗 Links
-
-- **GitHub**: [https://github.com/scooter-indie/ruby-spriter](https://github.com/scooter-indie/ruby-spriter)
-- **Issues**: [https://github.com/scooter-indie/ruby-spriter/issues](https://github.com/scooter-indie/ruby-spriter/issues)
-- **Changelog**: [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md)
-
----
-
-## 🙏 Acknowledgments
-
-- **FFmpeg** - Video processing foundation
-- **GIMP** - Professional image manipulation
-- **ImageMagick** - Metadata and image operations
-- **Ruby Community** - Excellent standard library
-
----
-
-## 📖 See Also
-
-- [CLAUDE.md](CLAUDE.md) - Detailed developer documentation and architecture guide
-- [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) - Version history and release notes
-
----
-
-**Made with ❤️ for game developers**
+# Ruby Spriter v0.7.0.1
+
+[![Ruby](https://img.shields.io/badge/Ruby-2.7+-red.svg)](https://www.ruby-lang.org/)
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-blue.svg)](LICENSE)
+[![Platform](https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-Windows%20%7C%20Linux%20%7C%20macOS-lightgrey.svg)]()
+
+**Professional MP4 to Spritesheet Converter with Advanced Image Processing**
+
+A powerful cross-platform Ruby tool for creating high-quality spritesheets from video files and processing them with professional-grade image manipulation. Perfect for game development workflows, particularly with Godot Engine.
+
+---
+
+## ✨ Key Features
+
+- 🎬 **Video to Spritesheet** - Extract frames from MP4 videos using FFmpeg
+- 🖼️ **Advanced Image Processing** - Scale, sharpen, and remove backgrounds with precision
+- 🎨 **Quality Enhancement** - 5 interpolation methods and configurable unsharp masking
+- 🎞️ **Frame-by-Frame Processing** - Process each video frame individually for varying backgrounds (v0.7.0.1+)
+- 📐 **Spritesheet Consolidation** - Merge multiple spritesheets vertically
+- 📊 **Metadata Management** - Embed, verify, and add grid information to PNG files
+- 📦 **Batch Processing** - Process multiple MP4 files in a directory automatically (v0.6.7+)
+- 🗜️ **Maximum Compression** - Optimal PNG compression while preserving metadata (v0.6.7+)
+- 🌍 **Cross-Platform** - Works seamlessly on Windows, Linux, and macOS
+- 🧪 **Production Ready** - Comprehensive RSpec test coverage (512+ tests)
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start
+
+### Install
+
+```bash
+gem install ruby_spriter
+```
+
+### Verify Installation
+
+```bash
+ruby_spriter --check-dependencies
+```
+
+### Basic Usage
+
+```bash
+# Create 4x4 grid with 16 frames
+ruby_spriter --video input.mp4
+
+# Remove background
+ruby_spriter --video input.mp4 --remove-bg
+
+# Scale and compress
+ruby_spriter --video input.mp4 --scale 50 --max-compress
+
+# Batch process entire directory
+ruby_spriter --batch --dir "videos/" --remove-bg
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📚 Documentation
+
+Complete documentation is organized into focused guides:
+
+| Guide | Purpose |
+|-------|---------|
+| **[Installation Guide](docs/INSTALLATION.md)** | Prerequisites, installation methods, and verification |
+| **[Usage Reference](docs/USAGE.md)** | Complete CLI options and command examples |
+| **[Features Overview](docs/FEATURES.md)** | All capabilities and image processing features |
+| **[Advanced Features](docs/ADVANCED.md)** | Batch processing, compression, consolidation, etc. |
+| **[Architecture Guide](docs/ARCHITECTURE.md)** | System design, processing pipelines, components |
+| **[Development Guide](docs/DEVELOPMENT.md)** | Contributing, testing, and development setup |
+| **[Use Cases & Examples](docs/USE_CASES.md)** | Real-world scenarios and game development workflows |
+
+---
+
+## 📋 Requirements
+
+### External Dependencies
+
+| Tool | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| **FFmpeg** | Video frame extraction |
+| **ImageMagick** | Metadata and image processing |
+| **GIMP** | Advanced scaling and background removal |
+| **Xvfb** | Virtual display (Linux only) |
+
+### Ruby Version
+
+- Ruby 2.7.0 or higher
+- No runtime gem dependencies (uses Ruby standard library)
+
+### Supported Formats
+
+- **Video Input**: MP4 only
+- **Image Input/Output**: PNG only
+
+---
+
+## 💡 Common Workflows
+
+### Game Development
+
+```bash
+# Character animation for Godot
+ruby_spriter --video character_walk.mp4 \
+  --frames 16 --columns 4 \
+  --scale 50 --remove-bg --sharpen
+
+# VFX effects with high frame count
+ruby_spriter --video explosion.mp4 \
+  --frames 64 --columns 8 \
+  --scale 75 --interpolation nohalo
+
+# Consolidate 8-directional walk cycles
+ruby_spriter --consolidate --dir "walk_cycles/" \
+  --output character_walk_all.png
+```
+
+### Batch Processing
+
+```bash
+# Process entire animation library
+ruby_spriter --batch --dir "raw_animations/" \
+  --outputdir "game_assets/" \
+  --scale 50 --remove-bg --max-compress
+
+# Batch with consolidation
+ruby_spriter --batch --dir "states/" \
+  --batch-consolidate --output character_all.png
+```
+
+### Varying Backgrounds
+
+```bash
+# Frame-by-frame for videos with changing backgrounds
+ruby_spriter --video animation.mp4 \
+  --remove-bg --by-frame \
+  --frames 32 --columns 8
+
+# Batch process with frame-by-frame
+ruby_spriter --batch --dir "animations/" \
+  --remove-bg --by-frame --scale 50
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🔧 Advanced Features
+
+- **Inner Background Removal** - Remove interior background regions (v0.7.0+)
+- **Threshold Stepping** - Process with multiple thresholds for superior edges (v0.7.0+)
+- **Ghost Edge Prevention** - Multi-pass cleanup of semi-transparent artifacts (v0.7.0+)
+- **Smoke Detection** - Identify and remove transparency gradients (v0.7.0+)
+- **Frame Extraction** - Extract specific frames by number (v0.7.0+)
+- **Metadata Addition** - Add grid information to external spritesheets (v0.7.0+)
+- **Cell-Based Cleanup** - Post-process residual backgrounds per-cell (v0.7.0.1+, experimental)
+
+---
+
+## 📄 License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
+
+---
+
+## 🔗 Links
+
+- **GitHub**: [https://github.com/scooter-indie/ruby-spriter](https://github.com/scooter-indie/ruby-spriter)
+- **Issues**: [https://github.com/scooter-indie/ruby-spriter/issues](https://github.com/scooter-indie/ruby-spriter/issues)
+- **Changelog**: [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md)
+- **Developer Docs**: [CLAUDE.md](CLAUDE.md)
+
+---
+
+## 🙏 Acknowledgments
+
+- **FFmpeg** - Video processing foundation
+- **GIMP** - Professional image manipulation
+- **ImageMagick** - Metadata and image operations
+- **Ruby Community** - Excellent standard library
+
+---
+
+**Made with ❤️ for game developers**