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Larry Secrest · June 13th, 2008, 03:26 PM

I'm using Vegas 7 and I won't upgrade until a 9 version. Not because there's something wrong with 8, I dont' need what has been added.

I'm aware that some of the sponsors here offer training for Vegas, but I was wondering if it's possible to have objectives opinions about what is the best training options for Vegas out there, either on line or DVD
thanks
Larry

Don Bloom · June 13th, 2008, 04:12 PM

2 great sources.1) VASSTtraining DVDs by Spot (douglasSpotted Eagle) andEdward Troxels Newsletters available by find a post of his andclicking on his signature. Even though some of the newletters refer to older versions of Vegas many if not most of the basics remain the same. Read 'em all.
Also just load in some footage and play around, you can't hurt anything.

Have fun

Don

Simon Denny · June 13th, 2008, 04:41 PM

Click,Push,Pull,Drag,Capture everything.
It's an earlier Vegas version but the Vegas 6 Editing Workshop book by DSE is great for getting your head around things.
Cheers
Simon

Larry Secrest · June 13th, 2008, 07:15 PM

OK, I guess I'll go with the DSE stuff
Thanks

Edward Troxel · June 13th, 2008, 07:36 PM

For purchase, the major sources are VASST, Class On Demand, and Sony.

For free, the major sources are VASST and my site.

There's many other sources out there that a quick search will pull up as well.

Bill Ravens · June 13th, 2008, 08:10 PM

AFAIK, save your money and just use it. The included help files will explain everything you need to know.

Oh, and just do a search in this forum when something stumps you. All the answers have been written 1000 times.

Paul Kellett · June 14th, 2008, 02:49 AM

For Vegas tutorials i use youtube.

It's so much easier to understand something you see rather than read.

Paul.

Larry Secrest · June 14th, 2008, 05:54 AM

yes, after playing with it for 3 months I can see that I've learned a lot. I thought maybe I was missing something, buy hey, since I'm not a pro and it's a hobby, I think I'm going to go with forums, Youtubes and other free sources.
Thanks for the tips

June 13th, 2008, 03:26 PM	#1
Larry Secrest Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 404	Best training for Vegas I'm using Vegas 7 and I won't upgrade until a 9 version. Not because there's something wrong with 8, I dont' need what has been added. I'm aware that some of the sponsors here offer training for Vegas, but I was wondering if it's possible to have objectives opinions about what is the best training options for Vegas out there, either on line or DVD thanks Larry

June 13th, 2008, 07:36 PM	#5
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	For purchase, the major sources are VASST, Class On Demand, and Sony. For free, the major sources are VASST and my site. There's many other sources out there that a quick search will pull up as well. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

June 14th, 2008, 02:49 AM	#7
Paul Kellett Trustee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 1,273	For Vegas tutorials i use youtube. It's so much easier to understand something you see rather than read. Paul. __________________ Round 2 GH5,FZ2000

June 14th, 2008, 05:54 AM	#8
Larry Secrest Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 404	good tips yes, after playing with it for 3 months I can see that I've learned a lot. I thought maybe I was missing something, buy hey, since I'm not a pro and it's a hobby, I think I'm going to go with forums, Youtubes and other free sources. Thanks for the tips

June 13th, 2008, 04:12 PM	#2
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	2 great sources.1) VASSTtraining DVDs by Spot (douglasSpotted Eagle) andEdward Troxels Newsletters available by find a post of his andclicking on his signature. Even though some of the newletters refer to older versions of Vegas many if not most of the basics remain the same. Read 'em all. Also just load in some footage and play around, you can't hurt anything. Have fun Don

June 13th, 2008, 04:41 PM	#3
Simon Denny Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,409	Click,Push,Pull,Drag,Capture everything. It's an earlier Vegas version but the Vegas 6 Editing Workshop book by DSE is great for getting your head around things. Cheers Simon

June 13th, 2008, 07:15 PM	#4
Larry Secrest Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 404	OK, I guess I'll go with the DSE stuff Thanks

June 13th, 2008, 08:10 PM	#6
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	AFAIK, save your money and just use it. The included help files will explain everything you need to know. Oh, and just do a search in this forum when something stumps you. All the answers have been written 1000 times.