TomAndToys's video: Using AppleScript to clip video to music beats in FCPX

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIDEO RELATED STUFF ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you use FCPX to edit video, this might be of interest to you. It is a simple AppleScript to cut video based on the song you are using. Just cut the code below to use along with this demonstration. Song: Fed Up by Bazanji - no copyright music on Soundcloud -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- USE THE APPLESCRIPT CODE BELOW -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- TAT FCP Beat Cuts - Demo video: https://youtu.be/mODhkLDfWH8 -- 2017 Applescript by TomAndToys - http://youtube.com/c/tomandtoys -- Instagram: @tomandtoys -- Edit the four variables below (framesBetweenBeats, secondsToCutOut, numberOfCuts and frameRateOfProject). Make sure that Final Cut X is open and your clip is selected. Position the play head at the point you would like the script to start (most likely the first beat). -- EDIT framesBetweenBeats to the music you are using - full bar, half bar, quarter bar or whatever set framesBetweenBeats to 20 -- EDIT secondsToCutOut to how many seconds you wish to trim between cuts set secondsToCutOut to 25 -- EDIT numberOfCuts to how many times you would like this to cut in total set numberOfCuts to 10 -- EDIT frameRateOfProject to the frame rate of your FCP project set frameRateOfProject to 24 -- do not alter the variables below set cutCount to secondsToCutOut * frameRateOfProject set newNumberOfCuts to numberOfCuts - 1 tell application "Final Cut Pro" activate end tell delay 5 tell application "System Events" tell process "Final Cut Pro" -- Initial cut keystroke "b" using {command down} repeat cutCount times keystroke (ASCII character 29) end repeat keystroke "[" using {option down} -- End Initial Cut - Do the remainter below repeat newNumberOfCuts times repeat framesBetweenBeats times keystroke (ASCII character 29) end repeat keystroke "b" using {command down} repeat cutCount times keystroke (ASCII character 29) end repeat keystroke "[" using {option down} end repeat end tell end tell -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- END OF CODE -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you enjoy the video, please like and SUBSCRIBE - http://goo.gl/3pXaPN GET A STICKER! - http://tomandtoys.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOCIAL INTERWEBS STUFF ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://tomandtoys.com http://instagram.com/tomandtoys http://facebook.com/tomandtoys http://twitter.com/tomandtoys ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Z125 STUFF ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stebel Nautilus Air Horn: http://amzn.to/2avGivs Bikemaster Stand: http://amzn.to/2avutzp Flux Capacitor: http://amzn.to/2avHKhv Pro Taper Bars: http://amzn.to/2avyIed Chimera Air Intake - http://amzn.to/2avAH2b Yoshimura Exhaust System: http://amzn.to/2aJMRY6 Battery Tender - http://amzn.to/2akQIwE Round Waterproof Rocker Switch - http://amzn.to/2amx8eR Integrated Tail and Plate Mount - http://www.mnnthbx.com/z125.html Dehydration Prevention Kit (Bottle Opener) - http://www.mnnthbx.com/ruckus.html Kawasaki Signal Plug Converters 2-to-2 - https://tstindustries.com/Kawasaki-Signal-Plug-Converters-2-to-2.html LED Front Flushmount Turn Signals - https://tstindustries.com/LED-Front-Flushmount-Turn-Signals-2017-Kawasaki-Z125.html Billie Aluminum Clutch and Brake Levers (Not ASV) - http://amzn.to/2aCYjTc iWonow® Motorcycle 7 / 8 Inch Universal Handlebar Mounting Switch - http://amzn.to/2ao95wb Round License Plate Bolt Screw - http://amzn.to/2ao8Zop Sunstar 10913 13-Teeth Front Countershaft Sprocket - http://amzn.to/2amDMSj Sunstar 10915 15-Teeth Front Countershaft Sprocket - http://amzn.to/2avNurw Mini Trail Lights OZ-USA (TM) LED CREE Spot - http://amzn.to/2awSN3K Rear Sprockets - https://www.denniskirk.com/search/Sunstar+Rear+Sprocket+-+2-10373.q CoreMoto Brake Line Kit - http://zeus-armor.com/store/product_info.php/z125-pro-coremoto-frontrear-brake-line-kit-kawasaki-z125-pro-p-502 CoreMoto Brake Line Kit (their site in case of shipping) - http://www.coremoto.com/KAWASAKI_Z125_PRO_2016_CUSTOM_FRONT_BRAKE_LINE_KIT_p/cc2160.htm TYGA Crash Bungs - http://www.hardracing.com/15-16%20Bikes/16%20Z125.htm Ultimate Stunt Package (Pro Cage, Combo System and Frame Braces) - http://zeus-armor.com/store/product_info.php/z125-pro-ultimate-stunt-package-kawasaki-z125-pro-p-506