How do I calculate the transition offset for multiple clips?

The offset is the timestamp when a transition begins. For multiple clips of equal length, the formula is generally (Clip_Index * Duration) - (Clip_Index * Transition_Duration).

Does this skill handle audio transitions as well?

Yes, it provides specific implementation patterns for the acrossfade and afade filters to ensure audio transitions are perfectly synchronized with the video effects.

What happens if my video clips have different resolutions?

The skill provides scaling and padding filter chains to normalize all input clips to a consistent resolution and framerate before applying the transition filters.

Can I create custom transition patterns?

Absolutely. The skill includes a guide for the custom transition expression engine, allowing you to use variables like X, Y, W, H, and Progress to define unique visual behaviors.

What is the xfade filter in FFmpeg?

The xfade filter is a high-performance FFmpeg component used to create transitions between two video streams, supporting over 40 built-in types like fade, wipe, dissolve, and zoom.

FFmpeg Transitions & Effects

Name: FFmpeg Transitions & Effects
Author: JosiahSiegel

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Implements professional video transitions and creative effects using the FFmpeg xfade filter system.

About

A comprehensive skill for Claude Code that automates the creation of professional video transitions and cinematic effects using FFmpeg. It provides a complete reference for over 40 xfade transition types, including fades, wipes, slides, and iris effects, significantly reducing the complexity of manual CLI configuration. The skill simplifies challenging tasks like calculating precise timing offsets for multi-clip sequences, creating automated image-to-video slideshows, and synchronizing audio crossfades, while also offering advanced support for custom mathematical transition expressions and luma matte masking.

Key Features

7 GitHub stars
Access to 40+ built-in xfade transition types including wipes, slides, and zooms
Ready-to-use templates for generating video slideshows from image assets
Synchronized audio crossfading and fade-in/out effect implementation
Custom transition support using mathematical expressions and easing
Automated timing and offset calculation formulas for multi-clip sequences

Use Cases

Generating automated video slideshows from directories of images for marketing or social media
Applying consistent fade-in/out branding and audio transitions across video libraries
Stitching multiple video clips together with seamless, professional-grade transitions

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add josiahsiegel/claude-plugin-marketplace ffmpeg-transitions-effects

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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