Vegas Video discussions from 2006 (Q3Q4)

Guy Bruner · September 6th, 2006, 08:37 PM

5 minutes = 300 seconds
100 MB = 800 Mb (8 bits per byte)
800/300 = 2.667 Mbps

Ken Diewert · September 6th, 2006, 11:03 PM

Thanks Guy.

Mark Bryant · September 7th, 2006, 02:33 AM

Here is the simple calculator I use
http://www.videohelp.com/calc.htm

Vegas could provide an estimate of file size - doesn't matter if it is variable rate; for variable rate you specify an average rate, and that can be used in the calculation. It would need to do the same for the audio (as generally these are rendered separately). But it doesn't....

John Rofrano · September 7th, 2006, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Briscoe

I'm not sure which version is actually correct.

Since the pixel aspect ratios are different the clips will never match full frame. What you need to do is open Event Pan/Crop on the M2T file, Right-click on the frame and select Match Output Aspect. This will crop out the black so that the HDV footage matches the PAL DV Widescreen project aspect.

~jr

Jarrod Whaley · September 7th, 2006, 09:07 AM

Oh. Oops. I misread the original post and then misunderstood the question. John's right.

Jarrod Whaley · September 7th, 2006, 09:08 AM

Thanks, Mark. That calculator will be very handy.

Kevin James · September 7th, 2006, 09:29 AM

Vegas 6, Scene Detection Box Checked, sometimes gives me 2 or three files (out of many record start stops on the tape), generally doesnt. In v5 it sould give me a seperate scene for each time record was started and stopped. I'd like 6 to do the same. Any ideas? Thanks!

Edward Troxel · September 7th, 2006, 10:18 AM

Is the clock set in the camera? Scenes are detected via jumps in the date/time code. If the clock is not set, scene detection will not work.

Joe Carney · September 7th, 2006, 10:30 AM

Brian, have you tried SynthEyes?
If not here is the link to their main page.

http://www.ssontech.com/

Kevin James · September 7th, 2006, 11:06 AM

The clock was not set, thanks for the great information (again)!!

Kevin James · September 7th, 2006, 02:53 PM

Two more questions for today =)

The first, is there a way to get more than 300% velocity on video?

The second (I have done this before, but it was two years ago and have since forgotten) is how do I put a border around a track I have reduced in size?

Thanks guys!

Edward Troxel · September 7th, 2006, 03:21 PM

1) Yes there is. Also set the playback rate (i.e. hold down the CTRL key and resize the event smaller) and you can get up to 12x.

2) Look to the left of the word "Border" for the small triangle. Click it. (It's the "pre/post" flag).

Kevin James · September 7th, 2006, 04:52 PM

Edward, is this check box in the pan/crop menu?

Mike Kujbida · September 7th, 2006, 05:16 PM

Edward's probably having dinner so I'll take a shot at it.
Apply the Border FX and then look for that triangle.
It makes a major difference to the FX which way it faces.

Kevin James · September 7th, 2006, 05:26 PM

Ahhhh, I have to add an effect....I'll check that out after this prerender finishes

September 6th, 2006, 11:03 PM	#662
Ken Diewert Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 1,200	Thanks Guy. __________________ C100, 5DMk2, FCPX

September 7th, 2006, 09:07 AM	#665
Jarrod Whaley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 721	Oh. Oops. I misread the original post and then misunderstood the question. John's right. __________________ -->jarrod whaley. www.oakstreetfilms.com

September 7th, 2006, 09:08 AM	#666
Jarrod Whaley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 721	Thanks, Mark. That calculator will be very handy. __________________ -->jarrod whaley. www.oakstreetfilms.com

September 7th, 2006, 09:29 AM	#667
Kevin James Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 204	Scene Detection Problem Vegas 6, Scene Detection Box Checked, sometimes gives me 2 or three files (out of many record start stops on the tape), generally doesnt. In v5 it sould give me a seperate scene for each time record was started and stopped. I'd like 6 to do the same. Any ideas? Thanks!

September 7th, 2006, 10:18 AM	#668
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Is the clock set in the camera? Scenes are detected via jumps in the date/time code. If the clock is not set, scene detection will not work. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

September 6th, 2006, 08:37 PM	#661
Guy Bruner Major Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ashford, AL Posts: 937	5 minutes = 300 seconds 100 MB = 800 Mb (8 bits per byte) 800/300 = 2.667 Mbps

September 7th, 2006, 02:33 AM	#663
Mark Bryant Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bath, England Posts: 119	Here is the simple calculator I use http://www.videohelp.com/calc.htm Vegas could provide an estimate of file size - doesn't matter if it is variable rate; for variable rate you specify an average rate, and that can be used in the calculation. It would need to do the same for the audio (as generally these are rendered separately). But it doesn't....

September 7th, 2006, 10:30 AM	#669
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Brian, have you tried SynthEyes? If not here is the link to their main page. http://www.ssontech.com/ __________________ Boycott Guinness, bring back the pint!!!

September 7th, 2006, 11:06 AM	#670
Kevin James Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 204	The clock was not set, thanks for the great information (again)!!

September 7th, 2006, 02:53 PM	#671
Kevin James Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 204	Overclock, Borders on composite Two more questions for today =) The first, is there a way to get more than 300% velocity on video? The second (I have done this before, but it was two years ago and have since forgotten) is how do I put a border around a track I have reduced in size? Thanks guys!

September 7th, 2006, 03:21 PM	#672
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	1) Yes there is. Also set the playback rate (i.e. hold down the CTRL key and resize the event smaller) and you can get up to 12x. 2) Look to the left of the word "Border" for the small triangle. Click it. (It's the "pre/post" flag). __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

September 7th, 2006, 04:52 PM	#673
Kevin James Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 204	Edward, is this check box in the pan/crop menu?

September 7th, 2006, 05:16 PM	#674
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Edward's probably having dinner so I'll take a shot at it. Apply the Border FX and then look for that triangle. It makes a major difference to the FX which way it faces.

September 7th, 2006, 05:26 PM	#675
Kevin James Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 204	Ahhhh, I have to add an effect....I'll check that out after this prerender finishes