Now available for purchase--Happy Otter Scripts (HOS), a set of tools for users of Vegas Pro. The aim of HOS is to create a bridge from Vegas to open source tools for rendering and filtering.
A few of its features:
--supports Vegas Pro versions 12-21
--dockable dedicated toolbars
--direct video rendering using x264 and x265 encoders
--support for QuickSync, NVENC, and VCE
--command line access to most encoder features for advanced users
--support for audio encoding using Frauenhofer and Nero codecs
--easy access to Avisynth and VirtualDub filters including:
-resizing and uprezzing to HD and UHD with choice of resizer
-temporal noise filtering using motion vector techniques
-frame rate changes using motion vector tools
-slow motion Fx (up to 10x) using motion vector techniques
-fisheye removal for wide angle video sources such as GoPro
-high quality deinterlacing using QTGMC
-image stabilization using the venerable Deshaker
--apply filters to events, loop region, regions or entire project
--frame accurate video trimming for long-GOP formats such as mp4, m2ts, etc.
--dedicated audio trim and render
--GPU-assisted proxy creation and rapid switching between original and proxy
--media rewrapping and transcoding of formats not easily imported into Vegas
--non-destructive editing of graphic and audio timeline events using external editors
--prerender Fx with choice of codecs, how added to timeline, and immediate split-screen preview
Details, demonstrations and a free download are available at: https://tools4vegas.com/
Current version. 1.0.3.29
Change log: https://tools4vegas.com/wp-content/uploads/HappyOtter-Change-Log.pdf
And finally, a shout-out to early alpha testers including: Nick, Guillaume, John, Graham, Marco, Joelson, Michael, and Dustin who have provided invaluable feedback and encouragement. Many thanks to each of you.