Building a Custom Command in VEGAS – Part 9 – Passing Parameters and Locating the Config file

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In this tutorial, we see how parameters can be passed to a script by looking at the four methods VEGAS can use to call the script. public void FromVegas(Vegas vegas) public void FromVegas(Vegas vegas, String scriptFile) public void FromVegas(Vegas vegas, String scriptFile, XmlDocument scriptSettings) public void FromVegas(Vegas vegas, String scriptFile, XmlDocument scriptSettings, ScriptArgs args) We Read More …

Building a Custom Command in VEGAS – Part 8 – Calling another Script

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This tutorial expands on the previous tutorial by showing how to pass the Vegas variable to each tab that is added. By passing the Vegas variable, each tab can then easily access Vegas. Then this tutorial continues by showing how to call a script from the Custom Command. Calling other scripts can only be done Read More …

Transitions A/B Extension – A Free Christmas Gift for Everyone

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Here’s a new free Custom Command/Extension you can use with a sample XML file written by JETDV Scripts and idea by a3on. Simply run the attached installer: http://www.jetdv.com/scripts/TransitionsAB.exe When you start VEGAS, the extension will now be under View – Extensions – Transition A/B (Free). Select an event on the timeline, choose the desired entry Read More …

Building a Custom Command in VEGAS – Part 7 – Using Multiple Forms With a Tab Control

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This tutorial continues building on the Custom Command by adding multiple forms using the “User Control”. These forms can then be easily modified and added to a Tab Control so all forms can be viewed in the Custom Command. Adding new tabs is then as simple as adding a new User Control and then adding Read More …

Accessing the Video and Audio Event Properties in Vegas Pro

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In this tutorial we learn how to access the various properties that can be found by right-clicking on any event on the timeline and choosing Properties. There are many properties that can be changed using a script and we will look at how each property is accessed. Please sign up here and leave comments with Read More …

Grouping Tracks and Collapsing Track Groups in Vegas Pro

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Previously we learned how a script can add tracks to the timeline. This tutorial will expand on that by grouping the tracks we have added to the timeline. Once grouped, the groups can be named and collapsed or expanded all through the script code. Groups can help organize the project and allow different sets of Read More …

Building a Custom Command in VEGAS – Part 6 – Watching for Project Changes

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This tutorial continues building on the Custom Command by adding the ability to watch the project and automatically perform any task as the project changes. In this case, when the number of tracks change, the track count will automatically adjust to reflect the new counts. To look at the changes, we watch VEGAS for TrackCountChanged. Read More …