OK. If anyone like me knows nothing about scripting, to use DV PAL I did the following.
//if (t.Name == "NTSC DV")
if (t.Name == "PAL DV")
I remmed out line 73 using // and added in if (t.Name == "PAL DV") to output DV PAL.
Worked fine.
Search for *.avi in the script and replace with *.mp4 or whatever extension you need. Note, for mp4, the pyscenedetection free tool works much faster
@ChuckMan Thanks for getting back.
Before my last post I did have a go but am doing something wrong.
It gets as far as splitting the timeline into scenes and creating a folder to put the pieces into (remains empty) but then throws an exception.
So I'm guessing it's a render issue?
Initially I used
if (t.Name == "Internet HD 1080p 25 fps (NVENC}")
and thought the Brackets within brackets (NVENC) might need some special treatment so changed to
if (t.Name == "Internet HD 1080p 25 fps")
/**
This script will process each video file (*.avi) in a folder and split scenes to separate files. It is using Vegas' "Scene Detection" effect.
1. Loop through each avi file in folder
2. Load the video/audio into tracks
3. Add Scene Detection effect with High Sensitity presets
4. Create subfolder using the video file name
5. Split scene and save each scene to the newly created subfolder. The new file name is the same as original file name with a sequence # added
6. Save the file using Render (without reprocess) using Video for Windows codec and NTSC DV template
*
**/
using System;
using System.Collections;
using System.Text;
using System.IO;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using ScriptPortal.Vegas;
using System.Threading;
public class EntryPoint
{
public void FromVegas(Vegas poVegas)
{
// 1. Setup Folder Selection
FolderBrowserDialog folderDialog = new FolderBrowserDialog();
folderDialog.Description = "Select Folder containing mp4 files";
if (folderDialog.ShowDialog() != DialogResult.OK) return;
string inputPath = folderDialog.SelectedPath;
string outputPath = inputPath + "\\Scene Detections";
//string[] oFileList = Directory.GetFiles(inputPath, "*.avi");
string[] oFileList = Directory.GetFiles(inputPath, "*.mp4");
if (oFileList.Length == 0) {
MessageBox.Show("No mp4 files found.");
return;
}
String sVideoPlugInName = "Scene Detection";
PlugInNode vidPlugIn = null;
if (sVideoPlugInName != "") {
vidPlugIn = poVegas.VideoFX.GetChildByName(sVideoPlugInName);
if (null == vidPlugIn) {
throw new ApplicationException("Could not find a plug-in named: '" + sVideoPlugInName + "'");
}
}
//*bad* Renderer renderer = poVegas.Renderers.FindByFileTypeName("Video for Windows");
// 2. Find Renderer manually by iterating the collection
Renderer myRenderer = null;
foreach (Renderer renderer in poVegas.Renderers)
{
// Specifically checking the FileTypeName property manually
if (renderer.FileTypeName == "Video for Windows")
{
myRenderer = renderer;
break;
}
}
//*bad* RenderTemplate template = renderer.Templates[0]; // You can specify a name here
// Find the "NTSC DV" template within that renderer
RenderTemplate oTemplate = null;
foreach (RenderTemplate t in myRenderer.Templates)
{
// Note: Template names are case-sensitive
//if (t.Name == "NTSC DV")
//if (t.Name == "PAL DV")
//if (t.Name == "Internet HD 1080p 25 fps (NVENC}")
if (t.Name == "Internet HD 1080p 25 fps")
{
oTemplate = t;
break;
}
}
// 2. Process each file
foreach (string oFile in oFileList)
{
// Create a new project for each file to keep it clean (optional)
// Or just clear the current timeline
//poVegas.Project.Tracks.Clear(); // prompt to save current project
poVegas.NewProject(); // prompt to save current project
Media media = Media.CreateInstance(poVegas.Project, oFile);
VideoTrack vTrack = poVegas.Project.AddVideoTrack();
AudioTrack aTrack = poVegas.Project.AddAudioTrack();
VideoEvent vEvent = vTrack.AddVideoEvent(Timecode.FromFrames(0), media.Length);
vEvent.ResampleMode = VideoResampleMode.Disable;
Take take = vEvent.AddTake(media.GetVideoStreamByIndex(0));
MediaStream audStream = media.Streams.GetItemByMediaType(MediaType.Audio, 0);
if (null == audStream)
continue;
//throw ("media contains no audio streams");
AudioEvent audEvent = new AudioEvent(Timecode.FromFrames(0), audStream.Length);
aTrack.Events.Add(audEvent);
Take audTake = new Take(audStream);
audEvent.Takes.Add(audTake);
vTrack.Events[0].Selected = true; // must be selected for the split action to work
aTrack.Events[0].Selected = true;
// Create a new group so that both video and audio are splitted
TrackEventGroup newGroup = new TrackEventGroup(poVegas.Project);
poVegas.Project.Groups.Add(newGroup);
newGroup.Add(vTrack.Events[0]);
newGroup.Add(aTrack.Events[0]);
poVegas.UpdateUI();
// 3. Add Scene Detection Plugin
// Note: VEGAS Scene Detection is usually an internal process,
// but we can invoke the 'Scene Detector' Plug-In if available.
Effect sceneDetect = new Effect(vidPlugIn); //*bad* poVegas.VideoEffects.FindByName("Scene Detection");
if (sceneDetect != null)
{
//Error during runtime ==> sceneDetect.Preset = "High Sensitivity";
vEvent.Effects.Add(sceneDetect);
// Setting presets via script requires the exact Preset Name string
//vEvent.Effects[0].Preset = "High Sensitivity"; //Sensitivity level works differently when running in script. In script, 0.75 is equivalent to 0.71 in UI.
//sceneDetect.Preset = "High Sensitivity"; //Sensitivity level works differently when running in script. In script, 0.75 is equivalent to 0.71 in UI.
OFXEffect ofx = sceneDetect.OFXEffect;
OFXDoubleParameter p1 = (OFXDoubleParameter)ofx["SensitivityHardCuts"];
p1.Value = 0.76;
OFXDoubleParameter p2 = (OFXDoubleParameter)ofx["SensitivityFades"];
p2.Value = 0.50;
OFXDoubleParameter p3 = (OFXDoubleParameter)ofx["SensitivityDissolves"];
p3.Value = 0.50;
foreach(OFXParameter parm in ofx.Parameters)
{
if (parm.ParameterType.ToString() == "PushButton" && parm.Name == "Analysis")
{
parm.ParameterChanged();
}
}
poVegas.UpdateUI();
foreach (OFXParameter parm in ofx.Parameters)
{
if (parm.ParameterType.ToString() == "PushButton" && parm.Name == "SplitAction")
{
parm.ParameterChanged();
}
}
poVegas.UpdateUI();
//Thread.Sleep(1000);
}
// 4. Scene Splitting Logic
// Note: Automating the "Split" button inside a plugin is restricted.
// Most pros use this script to prep the timeline for the 'Batch Render' tool.
//MessageBox.Show("File loaded: " + Path.GetFileName(oFile) +
// "\n\nPlease run the Scene Detector 'Split' manually, then click OK to Batch Render.");
// 5. Render Logic (Using a default AVI template)
// 5. Render Logic (Using a default mp4 template)
string sOutputFolder = Path.Combine(outputPath, Path.GetFileNameWithoutExtension(oFile));
if (!Directory.Exists(sOutputFolder))
System.IO.Directory.CreateDirectory(sOutputFolder);
poVegas.SaveProject(sOutputFolder + "_before.veg");
RenderFiles(poVegas, oTemplate, Path.GetFileNameWithoutExtension(oFile), sOutputFolder);
poVegas.SaveProject(sOutputFolder + "_after.veg");
}
MessageBox.Show("Done. Outputs are saved in folder: " + outputPath);
}
private void RenderFiles(Vegas poVegas, RenderTemplate poTemplate, string psFileName, string psOutputPath)
{
int nClipCount = 0;
foreach (TrackEvent evnt in poVegas.Project.Tracks[0].Events)
{
// Set the loop region to the current event
poVegas.SelectionStart = evnt.Start;
poVegas.SelectionLength = evnt.Length;
// Create a unique psFileName for each event
nClipCount++;
//string sFullFilePath = Path.Combine(psOutputPath, psFileName + string.Format("_{0}.avi", nClipCount.ToString("0000")));
string sFullFilePath = Path.Combine(psOutputPath, psFileName + string.Format("_{0}.mp4", nClipCount.ToString("0000")));
RenderStatus status = poVegas.Render(sFullFilePath, poTemplate, poVegas.SelectionStart, poVegas.SelectionLength);
}
}
}
Ok. I just saw that I used } instead of ) in my line 76 ... //if (t.Name == "Internet HD 1080p 25 fps (NVENC}")
But am not using that now.
Maybe the folder + file length > 250 characters. You may also want to restart your machine. I noticed win 11 give me more issues. If you can, run it in win 10.
@johnny-s - first of all, you need to start a new post as this one is designed for posting finished working scripts.
Secondly, you're not finding a template so it's passing a "null" value which is what your error message is saying.
Take a look at the video I posted and you can see how to find templates as it's not as easy as just changing the template search string - especially when changing render formats.
Is now working!!
/**
This script will process each video file (*.avi) in a folder and split scenes to separate files. It is using Vegas' "Scene Detection" effect.
1. Loop through each avi file in folder
2. Load the video/audio into tracks
3. Add Scene Detection effect with High Sensitity presets
4. Create subfolder using the video file name
5. Split scene and save each scene to the newly created subfolder. The new file name is the same as original file name with a sequence # added
6. Save the file using Render (without reprocess) using Video for Windows codec and NTSC DV template
*
**/
using System;
using System.Collections;
using System.Text;
using System.IO;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using ScriptPortal.Vegas;
using System.Threading;
public class EntryPoint
{
public void FromVegas(Vegas poVegas)
{
// 1. Setup Folder Selection
FolderBrowserDialog folderDialog = new FolderBrowserDialog();
folderDialog.Description = "Select Folder containing mp4 files";
if (folderDialog.ShowDialog() != DialogResult.OK) return;
string inputPath = folderDialog.SelectedPath;
string outputPath = inputPath + "\\Scene Detections";
//string[] oFileList = Directory.GetFiles(inputPath, "*.avi");
string[] oFileList = Directory.GetFiles(inputPath, "*.mp4");
if (oFileList.Length == 0) {
MessageBox.Show("No mp4 files found.");
return;
}
String sVideoPlugInName = "Scene Detection";
PlugInNode vidPlugIn = null;
if (sVideoPlugInName != "") {
vidPlugIn = poVegas.VideoFX.GetChildByName(sVideoPlugInName);
if (null == vidPlugIn) {
throw new ApplicationException("Could not find a plug-in named: '" + sVideoPlugInName + "'");
}
}
//*bad* Renderer renderer = poVegas.Renderers.FindByFileTypeName("Video for Windows");
// 2. Find Renderer manually by iterating the collection
Renderer myRenderer = null;
foreach (Renderer renderer in poVegas.Renderers)
{
// Specifically checking the FileTypeName property manually
//if (renderer.FileTypeName == "Video for Windows")
if (renderer.FileTypeName == "AVC (H.264)")
{
myRenderer = renderer;
break;
}
}
//*bad* RenderTemplate template = renderer.Templates[0]; // You can specify a name here
// Find the "NTSC DV" template within that renderer
RenderTemplate oTemplate = null;
foreach (RenderTemplate t in myRenderer.Templates)
{
// Note: Template names are case-sensitive
if (t.Name == "Internet HD 1080p 25 fps")
{
oTemplate = t;
break;
}
}
// 2. Process each file
foreach (string oFile in oFileList)
{
// Create a new project for each file to keep it clean (optional)
// Or just clear the current timeline
//poVegas.Project.Tracks.Clear(); // prompt to save current project
poVegas.NewProject(); // prompt to save current project
Media media = Media.CreateInstance(poVegas.Project, oFile);
VideoTrack vTrack = poVegas.Project.AddVideoTrack();
AudioTrack aTrack = poVegas.Project.AddAudioTrack();
VideoEvent vEvent = vTrack.AddVideoEvent(Timecode.FromFrames(0), media.Length);
vEvent.ResampleMode = VideoResampleMode.Disable;
Take take = vEvent.AddTake(media.GetVideoStreamByIndex(0));
MediaStream audStream = media.Streams.GetItemByMediaType(MediaType.Audio, 0);
if (null == audStream)
continue;
//throw ("media contains no audio streams");
AudioEvent audEvent = new AudioEvent(Timecode.FromFrames(0), audStream.Length);
aTrack.Events.Add(audEvent);
Take audTake = new Take(audStream);
audEvent.Takes.Add(audTake);
vTrack.Events[0].Selected = true; // must be selected for the split action to work
aTrack.Events[0].Selected = true;
// Create a new group so that both video and audio are splitted
TrackEventGroup newGroup = new TrackEventGroup(poVegas.Project);
poVegas.Project.Groups.Add(newGroup);
newGroup.Add(vTrack.Events[0]);
newGroup.Add(aTrack.Events[0]);
poVegas.UpdateUI();
// 3. Add Scene Detection Plugin
// Note: VEGAS Scene Detection is usually an internal process,
// but we can invoke the 'Scene Detector' Plug-In if available.
Effect sceneDetect = new Effect(vidPlugIn); //*bad* poVegas.VideoEffects.FindByName("Scene Detection");
if (sceneDetect != null)
{
//Error during runtime ==> sceneDetect.Preset = "High Sensitivity";
vEvent.Effects.Add(sceneDetect);
// Setting presets via script requires the exact Preset Name string
//vEvent.Effects[0].Preset = "High Sensitivity"; //Sensitivity level works differently when running in script. In script, 0.75 is equivalent to 0.71 in UI.
//sceneDetect.Preset = "High Sensitivity"; //Sensitivity level works differently when running in script. In script, 0.75 is equivalent to 0.71 in UI.
OFXEffect ofx = sceneDetect.OFXEffect;
OFXDoubleParameter p1 = (OFXDoubleParameter)ofx["SensitivityHardCuts"];
p1.Value = 0.76;
OFXDoubleParameter p2 = (OFXDoubleParameter)ofx["SensitivityFades"];
p2.Value = 0.50;
OFXDoubleParameter p3 = (OFXDoubleParameter)ofx["SensitivityDissolves"];
p3.Value = 0.50;
foreach(OFXParameter parm in ofx.Parameters)
{
if (parm.ParameterType.ToString() == "PushButton" && parm.Name == "Analysis")
{
parm.ParameterChanged();
}
}
poVegas.UpdateUI();
foreach (OFXParameter parm in ofx.Parameters)
{
if (parm.ParameterType.ToString() == "PushButton" && parm.Name == "SplitAction")
{
parm.ParameterChanged();
}
}
poVegas.UpdateUI();
//Thread.Sleep(1000);
}
// 4. Scene Splitting Logic
// Note: Automating the "Split" button inside a plugin is restricted.
// Most pros use this script to prep the timeline for the 'Batch Render' tool.
//MessageBox.Show("File loaded: " + Path.GetFileName(oFile) +
// "\n\nPlease run the Scene Detector 'Split' manually, then click OK to Batch Render.");
// 5. Render Logic (Using a default AVI template)
// 5. Render Logic (Using a default mp4 template)
string sOutputFolder = Path.Combine(outputPath, Path.GetFileNameWithoutExtension(oFile));
if (!Directory.Exists(sOutputFolder))
System.IO.Directory.CreateDirectory(sOutputFolder);
poVegas.SaveProject(sOutputFolder + "_before.veg");
RenderFiles(poVegas, oTemplate, Path.GetFileNameWithoutExtension(oFile), sOutputFolder);
poVegas.SaveProject(sOutputFolder + "_after.veg");
}
MessageBox.Show("Done. Outputs are saved in folder: " + outputPath);
}
private void RenderFiles(Vegas poVegas, RenderTemplate poTemplate, string psFileName, string psOutputPath)
{
int nClipCount = 0;
foreach (TrackEvent evnt in poVegas.Project.Tracks[0].Events)
{
// Set the loop region to the current event
poVegas.SelectionStart = evnt.Start;
poVegas.SelectionLength = evnt.Length;
// Create a unique psFileName for each event
nClipCount++;
//string sFullFilePath = Path.Combine(psOutputPath, psFileName + string.Format("_{0}.avi", nClipCount.ToString("0000")));
string sFullFilePath = Path.Combine(psOutputPath, psFileName + string.Format("_{0}.mp4", nClipCount.ToString("0000")));
RenderStatus status = poVegas.Render(sFullFilePath, poTemplate, poVegas.SelectionStart, poVegas.SelectionLength);
}
}
}
I did notice that sometimes, not always, the last frame(s) of an output clip belongs to the start of the next scene.
Actually, it appears to be always. The Scene detection appears to be excellent, ie split on scenes very well indeed on DV and mp4 samples that I used.
However, it picks up the start frame from the next event and adds it into the end of the current event.
This bit here in my above post of your script, line 188...
// Set the loop region to the current event
poVegas.SelectionStart = evnt.Start;
poVegas.SelectionLength = evnt.Length;
Is it possible to set event length to -1 frame ?
@johnny-s Did you run the script in Vegas 23? When I ran the script in Vegas 22, I didn't have problems with frames from wrong scenes. And the problem I saw in 23 was the opposite of your experience in that the start frame is actually the last frame of previous scene.
Hi Robert. yes using vp23 b302. Heading out now but will test on vp22 later and get back with result.
Still would like to know how to set length to 1 frame less.
My walk is delayed temporarily. Rain. Tested DV AVI on VP22. Found same frame issue as in VP23, no change.
The above script doesn't work for h264 FHD in VP22 because the h264 "Format" naming in render templates has changed.
So in VP23 ... Lines 62 ... if (renderer.FileTypeName == "AVC (H.264)")
That would need to be changed for VP22 as above is new one now used in VP23.
I added in the following 2 lines to subtract the last frame at lines 192 and 193.
Timecode oneFrame = Timecode.FromFrames(1);
poVegas.SelectionLength = evnt.Length - oneFrame;
Google AI to the rescue.
I know sometimes it feels like throwing darts in a dark room. Anyway. It works.
I tested it on a sample h264 clip (plus DV PAL AVI) and the issue is now gone which was that the last frame for each output clip was the same as the 1st. frame for the next clip.
The Scripting gurus can modify accordingly if the 2 lines should be located elsewhere or a better solution.
Meant to say that the "NVENC HQ", line 75, is just my higher data rate render template, used rather than the default one, (saved as such) change back to default one or use your own modified one.
/**
This script will process each video file (*.avi) in a folder and split scenes to separate files. It is using Vegas' "Scene Detection" effect.
1. Loop through each avi file in folder
2. Load the video/audio into tracks
3. Add Scene Detection effect with High Sensitity presets
4. Create subfolder using the video file name
5. Split scene and save each scene to the newly created subfolder. The new file name is the same as original file name with a sequence # added
6. Save the file using Render (without reprocess) using Video for Windows codec and NTSC DV template
*
**/
using System;
using System.Collections;
using System.Text;
using System.IO;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using ScriptPortal.Vegas;
using System.Threading;
public class EntryPoint
{
public void FromVegas(Vegas poVegas)
{
// 1. Setup Folder Selection
FolderBrowserDialog folderDialog = new FolderBrowserDialog();
folderDialog.Description = "Select Folder containing mp4 files";
if (folderDialog.ShowDialog() != DialogResult.OK) return;
string inputPath = folderDialog.SelectedPath;
string outputPath = inputPath + "\\Scene Detections";
//string[] oFileList = Directory.GetFiles(inputPath, "*.avi");
string[] oFileList = Directory.GetFiles(inputPath, "*.mp4");
if (oFileList.Length == 0) {
MessageBox.Show("No mp4 files found.");
return;
}
String sVideoPlugInName = "Scene Detection";
PlugInNode vidPlugIn = null;
if (sVideoPlugInName != "") {
vidPlugIn = poVegas.VideoFX.GetChildByName(sVideoPlugInName);
if (null == vidPlugIn) {
throw new ApplicationException("Could not find a plug-in named: '" + sVideoPlugInName + "'");
}
}
//*bad* Renderer renderer = poVegas.Renderers.FindByFileTypeName("Video for Windows");
// 2. Find Renderer manually by iterating the collection
Renderer myRenderer = null;
foreach (Renderer renderer in poVegas.Renderers)
{
// Specifically checking the FileTypeName property manually
//if (renderer.FileTypeName == "Video for Windows")
if (renderer.FileTypeName == "AVC (H.264)")
{
myRenderer = renderer;
break;
}
}
//*bad* RenderTemplate template = renderer.Templates[0]; // You can specify a name here
// Find the "NTSC DV" template within that renderer
RenderTemplate oTemplate = null;
foreach (RenderTemplate t in myRenderer.Templates)
{
// Note: Template names are case-sensitive
if (t.Name == "Internet HD 1080p 25 fps (NVENC HQ)")
//if (t.Name == "Internet HD 1080p 25 fps")
{
oTemplate = t;
break;
}
}
// 2. Process each file
foreach (string oFile in oFileList)
{
// Create a new project for each file to keep it clean (optional)
// Or just clear the current timeline
//poVegas.Project.Tracks.Clear(); // prompt to save current project
poVegas.NewProject(); // prompt to save current project
Media media = Media.CreateInstance(poVegas.Project, oFile);
VideoTrack vTrack = poVegas.Project.AddVideoTrack();
AudioTrack aTrack = poVegas.Project.AddAudioTrack();
VideoEvent vEvent = vTrack.AddVideoEvent(Timecode.FromFrames(0), media.Length);
vEvent.ResampleMode = VideoResampleMode.Disable;
Take take = vEvent.AddTake(media.GetVideoStreamByIndex(0));
MediaStream audStream = media.Streams.GetItemByMediaType(MediaType.Audio, 0);
if (null == audStream)
continue;
//throw ("media contains no audio streams");
AudioEvent audEvent = new AudioEvent(Timecode.FromFrames(0), audStream.Length);
aTrack.Events.Add(audEvent);
Take audTake = new Take(audStream);
audEvent.Takes.Add(audTake);
vTrack.Events[0].Selected = true; // must be selected for the split action to work
aTrack.Events[0].Selected = true;
// Create a new group so that both video and audio are splitted
TrackEventGroup newGroup = new TrackEventGroup(poVegas.Project);
poVegas.Project.Groups.Add(newGroup);
newGroup.Add(vTrack.Events[0]);
newGroup.Add(aTrack.Events[0]);
poVegas.UpdateUI();
// 3. Add Scene Detection Plugin
// Note: VEGAS Scene Detection is usually an internal process,
// but we can invoke the 'Scene Detector' Plug-In if available.
Effect sceneDetect = new Effect(vidPlugIn); //*bad* poVegas.VideoEffects.FindByName("Scene Detection");
if (sceneDetect != null)
{
//Error during runtime ==> sceneDetect.Preset = "High Sensitivity";
vEvent.Effects.Add(sceneDetect);
// Setting presets via script requires the exact Preset Name string
//vEvent.Effects[0].Preset = "High Sensitivity"; //Sensitivity level works differently when running in script. In script, 0.75 is equivalent to 0.71 in UI.
//sceneDetect.Preset = "High Sensitivity"; //Sensitivity level works differently when running in script. In script, 0.75 is equivalent to 0.71 in UI.
OFXEffect ofx = sceneDetect.OFXEffect;
OFXDoubleParameter p1 = (OFXDoubleParameter)ofx["SensitivityHardCuts"];
p1.Value = 0.76;
OFXDoubleParameter p2 = (OFXDoubleParameter)ofx["SensitivityFades"];
p2.Value = 0.50;
OFXDoubleParameter p3 = (OFXDoubleParameter)ofx["SensitivityDissolves"];
p3.Value = 0.50;
foreach(OFXParameter parm in ofx.Parameters)
{
if (parm.ParameterType.ToString() == "PushButton" && parm.Name == "Analysis")
{
parm.ParameterChanged();
}
}
poVegas.UpdateUI();
foreach (OFXParameter parm in ofx.Parameters)
{
if (parm.ParameterType.ToString() == "PushButton" && parm.Name == "SplitAction")
{
parm.ParameterChanged();
}
}
poVegas.UpdateUI();
//Thread.Sleep(1000);
}
// 4. Scene Splitting Logic
// Note: Automating the "Split" button inside a plugin is restricted.
// Most pros use this script to prep the timeline for the 'Batch Render' tool.
//MessageBox.Show("File loaded: " + Path.GetFileName(oFile) +
// "\n\nPlease run the Scene Detector 'Split' manually, then click OK to Batch Render.");
// 5. Render Logic (Using a default AVI template)
// 5. Render Logic (Using a default mp4 template)
string sOutputFolder = Path.Combine(outputPath, Path.GetFileNameWithoutExtension(oFile));
if (!Directory.Exists(sOutputFolder))
System.IO.Directory.CreateDirectory(sOutputFolder);
poVegas.SaveProject(sOutputFolder + "_before.veg");
RenderFiles(poVegas, oTemplate, Path.GetFileNameWithoutExtension(oFile), sOutputFolder);
poVegas.SaveProject(sOutputFolder + "_after.veg");
}
MessageBox.Show("Done. Outputs are saved in folder: " + outputPath);
}
private void RenderFiles(Vegas poVegas, RenderTemplate poTemplate, string psFileName, string psOutputPath)
{
int nClipCount = 0;
foreach (TrackEvent evnt in poVegas.Project.Tracks[0].Events)
{
// Set the loop region to the current event
poVegas.SelectionStart = evnt.Start;
poVegas.SelectionLength = evnt.Length;
Timecode oneFrame = Timecode.FromFrames(1);
poVegas.SelectionLength = evnt.Length - oneFrame;
// Create a unique psFileName for each event
nClipCount++;
//string sFullFilePath = Path.Combine(psOutputPath, psFileName + string.Format("_{0}.avi", nClipCount.ToString("0000")));
string sFullFilePath = Path.Combine(psOutputPath, psFileName + string.Format("_{0}.mp4", nClipCount.ToString("0000")));
RenderStatus status = poVegas.Render(sFullFilePath, poTemplate, poVegas.SelectionStart, poVegas.SelectionLength);
}
}
}
@johnny-s @ChuckMan @jetdv I ran the scripts as posted by @ChuckMan another time in both Vegas 22 and then in Vegas 23 (302). I still get perfect results in Vegas 22, but in Vegas 23 there is a problem: the original dvavi file is shorter than the sum of the rendered split clips, by 17 frames in my case. I feel that subtracting a frame isn't the way to go. There's something wrong with Vegas 23 that needs to be remedied. Maybe someone else can test.
Just to clear the air. If moderator Eric or other moderators thinks this discussion should go elsewhere then I don't have a problem with that. If so Robert then either create a new post or add to Chuckmans 1st. post about this before he posted here.
I'm assuming that your project properties are matching your media?
I'm assuming that the "Time format" you are using matches your media.
RE: Subtracting a single frame. I thought that maybe the P2/P3 Fade/Dissolve (0.5) values were the culprits and so set both to 0.00 but that didn't change the 1 frame issue.
When I didn't subtract the single frame then when I added all of the 10 output scene .mp4's below the source clip they were 9 frames longer.
When I used the code to subtract 1 frame and added all of the 10 .mp4 scenes below .mp4 source clip all in VP they matched exactly. Used FHD clip, VP23 b302, Win 10 for tests.
The script currently works great for me. Really great tool. Maybe someone else can test using VP23.
Ok. Worth to mention. If I load my sample FHD clip and simply use the VP Scene detect FX then it splits bang on, no 1 frame issue.
So the issue is somewhere in the scripting. My fix is better than none, but of course it would be nice to know where the real issue resides and fix it.