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Antonie Koen · January 24th, 2009, 11:33 PM

When using still pics in Vegas 8, do I need to apply "reduce interlace flicker" to them usually? I have to get a project out urgently, which contains a lot of stills in it, and I don't have the time to play around with the settings.

Any other advice regarding using stills in Vegas would be greatly appreciated.

Jeff Harper · January 25th, 2009, 04:12 AM

For applying reduce interlace flicker you can hold control key, select each photo individually, then right click and apply the setting to all selected photos at once.

Also for rendering setting you might choose best if lots of photos are involved. It will increase rendering time, but it can help a bit.

Other than optimizing photos prior to use, I think that is about all you can do in Vegas to optimize.

Edward Troxel · January 25th, 2009, 06:46 AM

If your photos have fine lines - especially if you're zooming in or out - it does help to apply "Reduce Interlace Flicker". Scripts can also easily apply that to all photos. Plus scripts can also apply the "Match Output Aspect" to all photos as well (which you probably also need to do).

Antonie Koen · January 25th, 2009, 10:30 AM

Thanks Jeff and Edward for your replies, much appreciated. Usually I have time to play around with settings but this time, time is not on my side, and you guys have been a great help.

As far as learning how to use Vegas goes, would you guys recommend buying Vasst training dvd's for Vegas. I have basic knowledge of Vegas and I need to add a bit of depth to my skill. Any other recommendations are also welcome.

Jeff Harper · January 25th, 2009, 11:02 AM

Absolutely yes to VASST. They are the best.

January 24th, 2009, 11:33 PM	#1
Antonie Koen Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S.A. Posts: 112	Stills in Vegas When using still pics in Vegas 8, do I need to apply "reduce interlace flicker" to them usually? I have to get a project out urgently, which contains a lot of stills in it, and I don't have the time to play around with the settings. Any other advice regarding using stills in Vegas would be greatly appreciated.

January 25th, 2009, 06:46 AM	#3
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	If your photos have fine lines - especially if you're zooming in or out - it does help to apply "Reduce Interlace Flicker". Scripts can also easily apply that to all photos. Plus scripts can also apply the "Match Output Aspect" to all photos as well (which you probably also need to do). __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

January 25th, 2009, 10:30 AM	#4
Antonie Koen Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S.A. Posts: 112	Best training dvd's for Vegas? Thanks Jeff and Edward for your replies, much appreciated. Usually I have time to play around with settings but this time, time is not on my side, and you guys have been a great help. As far as learning how to use Vegas goes, would you guys recommend buying Vasst training dvd's for Vegas. I have basic knowledge of Vegas and I need to add a bit of depth to my skill. Any other recommendations are also welcome.

January 25th, 2009, 04:12 AM	#2
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	For applying reduce interlace flicker you can hold control key, select each photo individually, then right click and apply the setting to all selected photos at once. Also for rendering setting you might choose best if lots of photos are involved. It will increase rendering time, but it can help a bit. Other than optimizing photos prior to use, I think that is about all you can do in Vegas to optimize.

January 25th, 2009, 11:02 AM	#5
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Absolutely yes to VASST. They are the best.