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Different software packages have different conventions and requirements regarding the numbering of image sequences: whether they start at 0 or 1, whether there are leading zeroes in the image number, and whether they handle sequences that start at other numbers flexibly.
For example, if you have a shot that originally had frames img1.tif-img456.tif, but you are using only images img100.tif-img150.tif of it, SynthEyes will normally consider it as a 51 frame shot, starting with frame 0 (img100.tif) or, with First frame is 1 preference on, as frame 1 at img100.tif.
Other software sometimes requires that their frame numbers match the file number, so img100.tif must always be frame 100, no matter what frame# they normally start at.
See also the section on Advanced Frame Numbering for opening shots.
By being aware of these differences, you will be able to recognize when your particular situation requires an adjustment to the settings—typically when there is a shift between the camera path animation and the imagery.
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