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Very cool indeed. Thanks! I'm not sure how to get variables in the command line to make the start time random though. Any suggestions? Should I use LUA (and if so how do I learn LUA)?

What I'm going for is the ability to set the start point to a random position in the timeline and play 5 minutes of video from there, then move on to the next file repeating the same behavior. It's kind of like creating a slideshow of movie clips. I don't want to show whole movies in the playlist, j...

I'm trying to find a script or get help writing a script that will play random parts of movies in 5 minute clips on rotation. I presently have the command line opening a playlist in full screen on startup. Can I do the random clips directly in the command line? Or so I need to extend VLC to do so? I...

I too would like this functionality however I've found no scripts or info online that helps me. I'm a noob as well obviously. Any help is greatly appreciated!