Automating Your Video Editing
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 …
In this tutorial we learn how to group events that have been added to the timeline in Vegas. Once events have been added, it may be desired that they move together when one of those events is selected. For example, if adding both video and audio, it is nice for both to move together when Read More …
In this tutorial, we will learn how to adjust the speed of an event. There are two ways to perform this task and both can be done using a script. First is the “Playback Rate”. This will allow you to adjust the speed on both video and audio. However, it is limited to a single Read More …
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 …
In this tutorial we learn to compile a “Release” version of our extension instead of a “Debug” version. Then we learn where to place that file on any machine so that VEGAS can see and load the extension. There are multiple places where the extension can be placed – just as there are multiple places Read More …
In this tutorial we add a routine that actually changes the project. When changing the project, it is required that an “UndoBlock” be used or an error will occur in the Custom Command. By using the UndoBlock, we not only eliminate the error but we can also create custom names that will appear in the Read More …
In this tutorial we continue by adding the debugging options in Visual Studio. We then test run the Custom Command and find it in the View – Extensions menu. This simple Custom Command only counts the number of tracks so it is tested after adding multiple tracks. At this point, we have a fully functional Read More …
In the previous tutorial we created the base project and added the base code. In this tutorial, we go through the named items that need to be changed, do a Find/Replace on all of these items, and fix the error message when creating the form. The names we will be changing in the base code Read More …
In the previous tutorial, we discussed some differences between a standard script and a Custom Command/Extension. In this tutorial we will begin creating a new Custom Command by creating the new project in Visual Studio, adding the base code required, and then change the pieces needed to make this extension unique to Vegas. The base Read More …
In this video we learn about the differences between a Custom Command found in the Extensions menus and a standard script found in the Tools – Scripting menu. Both have their uses and some tools are better suited for one of the other. You just need to decide if your tool should be a Custom Read More …