insert-silence-beat

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to insert deliberate audio dropouts ("silence beats") at precise timestamps without changing the total duration or video frames.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Silence Beats: Mute audio within specified time windows to create tension or act breaks.
• Audio Editing: Modify video or audio files to include silence without altering the video content.
• Use Case: If you're creating a video and want to include a moment of silence for dramatic effect, this Skill can be used to add a precise silence beat at the desired point.

Quick Start

Run the insert_silence.py script with the source file, beat specifications, and output file path:

python3 skills/atoms/audio-editing/insert-silence-beat/scripts/insert_silence.py \
  --source /path/to/source.mp4 \
  --beats '[{"at": 2.5, "dur": 0.4}, {"at": 8.1, "dur": 0.3}]' \
  --output /path/to/output.mp4