HappyOtterScripts Free Tools

wwaag wrote on 1/3/2020, 6:04 PM

Over the past few years, I've been writing scripts for both myself and other forum members. I've slowly been adding them to the Happy Otter Scripts website at https://tools4vegas.com/. Here is the direct link to the Free Tools library. https://tools4vegas.com/library/ At the moment, it's kind of a dog's breakfast of stand-alone apps, script extensions and text scripts that I have written. These tools are available for both Magix and Sony versions of Vegas.

Just Added: Extact Legacy Text

Standalone Apps include:

Audio Sync and Remux - replaces audio stream and/or losslessly adjusts audio delay of rendered MP4 files
Date Folder Creator - creates date folders and then moves media files into them based on file recording date
Duplicate Frames Finder - searches for duplicate adjacent frames for video events on the Vegas timeline
Elapsed Time Generator - adds elapsed time to rendered files with choice of font, size, style, color and location
GetTitleText - extracts text from selected titles and removes line returns required for certain text to speech apps
GoPro File Mover - moves GoPro files to top directory when only a single camera is being used
GPS Thumbnail Creator - creates thumbnails and when available adds extracted GPS from GoPro as metadata
Kill All Vegas - app to kill all Vegas instances that are still running or have crashed
Legacy Text Extractor - extracts Legacy Text titles directly from Veas project file
Magix BlackLister - renames videostream metadata title so that the copied media file can be "blacklisted"
Media Checker - extracts media file location information directly from Vegas project file
MP4 Date Changer - Losslessly changes selected MP4 metadata including date of original recording
MP4 File Joiner - joins previously rendered MP4 files with choice of joining techniques
Photo Date Restore - changes a photo file’s Date Modified and Date Created to the time the photo was originally taken.
Render Quality Metrics - quantitative metrics based on comparison of rendered frames to the original source
Render Quality Metrics FFmpeg - metrics based on a comparison of rendered file to a reference file using FFmpeg
Small Image Import - imports small images onto larger frame for import into Vegas without zooming
Text Script Converter - batch conversion of text scripts from Sony to Magix or vice-versa

Script Extensions include:

Add Tape Name - a script that enables the user to add a Tape Name to project media
AutoColorGrading - scripts for applying auto settings such as Color Level or Color Balance to multiple events
Copy Track Volume Envelopes - script for copying track volume envelope and pasting to new track
Extract Legacy Text - script for extracting legacy text from a track while maintaining the correct order
Group Selected Events - creates a group across tracks for selected events--E.g. regroup video and audio
Insert Freeze Frame - script for inserting freeze frames into a video event without use of velocity envelopes
Invert Regions - script for inverting or creating regions where no regions currently exist
Keyframe Adjuster - enables user to adjust the position of all pan/crop keyframes for a selected event
OBS TimestampsToMarkers - script that adds markers to OBS recordings using timestamps from Infowriter
PasteAtMarkers - script that copies the first selected event on each track to all marker positions
Playlist Import - script that enables the user to import audio playlists to the Vegas timeline
Paste Audio Track Attributes - a script that enables the user to selectively copy and paste audio track attributes
Points At Markers - script that adds a point to the track volume envelope at the position all timeline markers
Quantize to Frames - quantizes event, fade, marker, region and render loop points to the nearest frame boundary
Regions to Projects - creates nested projects from all regions, selection loop or selected events
RemoveEmptyTracks - script for removing empty tracks from a project
Remove Events - script for removing timeline events and deleting or recycling associated media files
Remove Hidden Events - splits and removes events that are “hidden” or “covered” on lower tracks
ReSync Audio - re-syncs audio with video for selected events
SaveCloseKill - saves project, closes and then "kills" Vegas for use when Vegas doesn't shutdown properly
SaveRestore - saves cursor position when project closes and places cursor at same position when project re-opens
Serialize Events - simple script to add a serialized suffix to Active Take Name
Set Alpha - simple script for setting alpha property for selected events
Set Audio Crossfade - enables the user to set the crossfade length for selected audio events
Set Event Fx and Transitions - script to bypass, enable, or remove Fx and transitions for selected or all events
Set Event Length - simple script for setting the length of selected events
Show Fx - script to show all event, media, track, and output Fx for selected event
Show All Fx - scripts that show detailed Fx for each event, media, track and output bus
Show Proxies - script that shows all media files with Vegas-style proxies
SlipSlide Tools - a set of scripts designed to slip or slide events by a configurable amount of time
Snapshot Tools - three scripts designed for creating and saving images of the timeline at the position of the cursor
Trim Frames - simple script for trimming head and tail frames from an event with optional auto ripple
TrimToFit - trims the length of a selected event so that it does not overlap the next event
Vegas Render Quality - set of tools designed to measure the quality of Vegas renders including PSNR and SSIM
ZoomTools - set of scripts designed to zoom in and out of timeline without use of mouse wheel

Extensions

DaviTools VideoWall - extension designed to easily create a video wall using a graphical user interface

Text scripts include:

Move Cursor - a set of scripts designed to move the position of the cursor by a set time amount
Regions From Transitions - a script that adds a region for each transition on the selected track
Select Events - a set of scripts designed to select events based on cursor position or presence of markers

Comments, bug reports, and suggestions for new tools are always welcome. I'll update this thread when new tools are added.

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wwaag wrote on 5/9/2021, 8:53 PM

Just added a few new toolsets--the first, Zoom Tools, is a set of simple scripts enabling the user to quickly zoom in and zoom out of the timeline without use of the mouse wheel. Scripts include ZoomToProject which zooms out to the length of the entire project; ZoomToLoop which zooms into the selection loop; ZoomToEvents which zooms into selected events and finally, ZoomToCursor which zooms in at the cursor position. The amount of “zoom in” is controlled by a GUI which enables the user to set the timeline range displayed using either Time or Frames. Here's a screenshot of the GUI.

A demo can be found here. https://vimeo.com/547030473

The second, SlipSlide Tools, is a set of simple scripts enabling the user to slip or slide selected events by a specific amount of time. While you can do this inside of Vegas, there is no easy way to precisely control the length of the slip or slide. A simple GUI enables the user to set both slip and time times using frames or time in milliseconds. Setting the time to just a few or a single millisecond can be useful for adjusting audio delay. Here's a screenshot of the GUI.

The third, Add Tape Name, is a script that enables the user to add a Tape Name to project media. A simple UI enables the user to specify the name to be entered and whether the name should be applied to Selected Project Media or Project Media from Selected Events. Here's a screenshot of the GUI.

And finally, not new, but an update to SelectEvents, a set of text scripts that enable the selection of events before, under, or after the cursor, events with markers, events within the selection loop, or events within regions.

A demo can be found here. https://vimeo.com/547030457

These can be freely downloaded at the HappyOtterScripts FreeTools Library at https://tools4vegas.com/library/

lan-mLMC wrote on 5/9/2021, 9:21 PM

Great job, salute to you.

Musicvid wrote on 5/12/2021, 5:08 AM

Slip Slide Tool is something I can use right away!

wwaag wrote on 7/10/2021, 4:23 PM

Just updated some of the existing tools and added a new one in the Free Tools Library. https://tools4vegas.com/library/

SnapshotTools. Updated. The SnapshotEdit tool now has the option to add the snapshot image to the timeline, edit the image, and then save those changes to the timeline image. For anyone making tutorials or demos, this provides an easy way to add simple graphics to one's project. Here's the screen grab of the new Snapshot Tools setup dialog.

And here's a demo of how to use SnapshotEdit for adding graphics. https://tools4vegas.com/wp-content/uploads/SnapshotEditDemo.mp4

GetTextTitles. New Tool. Get Text Titles is a script that extracts the text from selected Titles & Text. Line returns are removed, thus making the resulting text suitable for use in Text to Speech apps such as Amazon Polly or Microsoft Azure’s Text to Speech. The resulting text snippets are sorted according to timeline position so that text may be extracted across different tracks, thus ensuring that timeline order will be maintained. The resulting text will be added to the clipboard and saved to a text file located in the project folder or user’s document folder if the project has not been saved.

Here's a screengrab of some sample output.

SlipSlideTools. Updated. Thanks to @tim-neighbors and @Marco for pointing out the slip tools were reversed in their execution. That has now been corrected.

MP4 Date Changer. Updated. Now works for non-US locations and also has a new UI. Here's the screen grab.

JN- wrote on 7/10/2021, 5:43 PM

MP4 Date changer. That could be very useful.

wwaag wrote on 7/10/2021, 9:43 PM

It's really designed for those who sometimes fail to set the date/time correctly. Unfortunately, that's happened to me too many times in the past, which was one of the reasons for writing the app. It also does mov files in addition to mp4's. Basically, the file is copied with the new metadata and the original remains unchanged in the event of a problem. It makes use of the excellent Exiftool written by Phil Harvey.

JN- wrote on 7/11/2021, 8:39 AM

Yes. I’ve often had to do bulk photo date/time change to match them up, obviously this is a great addition, mp4 and mov covers 99.99% of most videos, thanks.

wwaag wrote on 7/11/2021, 10:12 PM

Discovered a bug in the SnapshotEdit tool that would lead to a crash if the filepath contained any whitespace. Now fixed. Suggest anyone using SnapshotTools download again.

Phil_P wrote on 7/12/2021, 7:18 AM

Kwik proxy is crashing regularly for me atm. Sent a support request.

john_dennis wrote on 7/12/2021, 10:38 AM

@Phil_P @wwaag

I checked Kwik Proxy with the same project that I used a week ago. Fails on HOS 1.0.3.18. Data sent to Wayne.

Phil_P wrote on 7/12/2021, 10:46 AM

@Phil_P @wwaag

I checked Kwik Proxy with the same project that I used a week ago. Fails on HOS 1.0.3.18. Data sent to Wayne.

Yes, sent a load of stuff (example videos and data) to Wayne too and he already has a repro on mine which is great. Sorry for the very brief post here, was in mid session. :-)

Wayne rocks eh! :-)

wwaag wrote on 7/12/2021, 12:31 PM

"Wayne rocks eh! :-)"

I used to! Circa 1995. LOL

Actually, a photoshopped pic when I retired.

wwaag wrote on 7/15/2021, 11:11 AM

Just uploaded a new version of Snapshot Tools. There is now a Quantize to Frames option for both the SnapshotEdit and SnapshotToTrack scripts.

Phil_P wrote on 7/15/2021, 12:48 PM

Hi Wayne, I figured I would ask here so it may help others: Is there any way to automatically populate the Otter Bar with all scripts? (I moved all free scripts into the same folder as the paid ones btw): C:\Program Files\VEGAS\VEGAS Pro 18.0\Script Menu\Happy Otter Scripts

Or maybe direction to a text file so I can do it that way?

I ask this as I just spent 30 minutes adding many of them. Then Vegas crashed (not through fault of HOS) and when it came back the Bar was set back to default. :-)

wwaag wrote on 7/15/2021, 2:27 PM

@Phil_P

"I moved all free scripts into the same folder as the paid ones".

While you can do that, I wouldn't recommend it since the scripts are sorted alphabetically.

If you want to add other scripts to the toolbar, I think it is best to do it manually as you've done. I always have a separate folder for such extra scripts. Once you've populated the toolbar to your satisfaction, then make sure that you save it as a new layout, which can then be recalled. The last used layout will always be reloaded. Here's a screen grab.

Just type in a new layout name and click the green plus button.

Here's what I use. OtterInfoBar plus an OtterBar for other tools.

Phil_P wrote on 7/16/2021, 12:27 AM

@Phil_P

"I moved all free scripts into the same folder as the paid ones".

While you can do that, I wouldn't recommend it since the scripts are sorted alphabetically.

If you want to add other scripts to the toolbar, I think it is best to do it manually as you've done. I always have a separate folder for such extra scripts. Once you've populated the toolbar to your satisfaction, then make sure that you save it as a new layout, which can then be recalled. The last used layout will always be reloaded. Here's a screen grab.

Just type in a new layout name and click the green plus button.

Here's what I use. OtterInfoBar plus an OtterBar for other tools.

Thanks Wayne. I'll move the free scripts back again then. I know how to use the toolbar but it just took a long time and after the crash etc. No worries though. Thanks again.

Another small suggestion would be the ability to download all free scripts at once. (Especially for paying Otter customers).

Reyfox wrote on 7/16/2021, 1:20 AM

Another small suggestion would be the ability to download all free scripts at once. (Especially for paying Otter customers).

The would be nice!

JN- wrote on 7/16/2021, 8:10 AM

@wwaag There appears to be a problem with the "hours". I get the error message (when I click "Update"), see screen shot. I can change all of the items YYYY MM DD HH MM SS but the HH value causes the error message when it's "updated"

I initially didn't select "Update, just "Start", but it changed the output files date/time to today, so I see you have to enter the date and then select update, then Start I guess.

I did successfully modify the files date/time by using the "date time adjustments" section.

It's a pity also that there isn't an option to select a DD MM YYYY format. Not everyone lives in the US.

JN- wrote on 7/16/2021, 8:58 AM

@wwaag

I see it's because it's only using a 12 hour clock, any hour value more than 12 causes the issue.

wwaag wrote on 7/16/2021, 11:45 AM

@Phil_P

"Another small suggestion would be the ability to download all free scripts at once."

I'll take a look. While creating a zip files that includes "everything" is simple, restricting that to paid customers only is another kettle of fish.

@JN-

Thanks for pointing out the problem. The 12 hour clock was definitely a bad on my part. That has now been fixed.

Regarding date formats, could you post a screen grab from MediaInfo of an MP4 file that contains Encoded date?

Phil_P wrote on 7/16/2021, 11:49 AM

I'll take a look. While creating a zip files that includes "everything" is simple, restricting that to paid customers only is another kettle of fish.

Yes understood, and tbh the "paid" part was an after-thought. It would be just generally nice to be able to dl all at once. Especially when one has lost track of which as been updated etc. :-)

JN- wrote on 7/16/2021, 12:39 PM

@wwaag Thanks. Am away from PC, will do later. I'm sure you know this of course, but when I used the other method to modify my mp4, the seconds had extra time added, compared to the unmodified on disc modified date, time.

I then saw that in Mediainfo your app uses the creation date, not the later modified date, times, which is of course best. Windows properties shows the creation and modified times also.

Because I was only looking at the modified date that threw me initially, so, in future, I need to first check the Creation dates of video files before doing changes.

JN- wrote on 7/16/2021, 1:50 PM

@wwaag Ok, I downloaded the new version, works AOK, thank you.

The screenshot below shows before on the left, and after adding 4 minutes on the right.

So, looking at the Windows properties, the Created date isn't changed, only the modified date, bottom right section of screenshot.

In the screenshot below I added in the file systems (DO) Date/Time created column.

JN- wrote on 7/16/2021, 2:04 PM

So, looking at the last screenshot above, the added 4 minutes is being added to the creation date and then presented as the modified date, is this what should be happening?

The user really has to take into account the difference between the creation date and the modified date before entering his/her values using this method. I don't have a problem keeping the creation date, even when it's wrong, as is, but this is all a little tricky.

I guess, as I previously mentioned, the user has to look at the original creation date, not the original modified date, before making any changes.

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