Vegas Video discussions from 2006 (Q1Q2)

Douglas Spotted Eagle · June 4th, 2006, 07:10 AM

Additionally, you can select "CRTL+SHIFT+B" to show the master video bus.
Right click to insert the fade envelope, and then fade all video at that point.

Don Bloom · June 4th, 2006, 08:09 AM

when you say missing the first instant replay is it; playing black, going right past it and playing the next scene or what. Please a bit more info about what its doing-HOWEVER while waiting also check those track and see if for some reason you have them muted or the opacity level is down to 0 or something else like that just to make sure.

Don

Mike Kujbida · June 4th, 2006, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Douglas Spotted Eagle

Additionally, you can select "CRTL+SHIFT+B" to show the master video bus.
Right click to insert the fade envelope, and then fade all video at that point.

And a much easier solution than mine :-)
Thanks for the suggestion Douglas.

Laurence Kingston · June 4th, 2006, 11:02 AM

The stock mic that comes with the A1 doesn't have much low end to begin with.

Scott Johnston · June 4th, 2006, 07:55 PM

Thanks for the reply Don,
What happens is the following, when it gets to the first instant replay part, I use PIP to split to different pieces up (the replay and the current footage). When it gets to the replay part, it just goes on (with no skipping or anything) as though nothing has been done at all, it completely ignores the PIP that I have. Then when it goes on to the second one, a few minutes later, it is completly fine. Also, when I am viewing the first instant replay in the preview screen, it works perfectly fine, so I am guessing it has something to do with the rednering process.

Thanks for your reply

Scott

Don Bloom · June 4th, 2006, 08:03 PM

So when you preview it it's OK but when you render it doesn't work out as in the preview?

HMMMMMM, let's take some wild guesses. FIRST what format are you rendering to AVI then MPEG or straight to MPEG?

SECOND, do you have the PARENT/CHILD relationship enacted on he trackes that aren't working?

THIRD, the 2nd PiP or instant replay - is it on other vid tracks.
In other words do you have the base footage on say track 7 and the PiP instant replays on tracks 5 and 6 and then track 3 and 4 etc.

The reason I ask is perhaps somewhere in there something is either turned on or off that shouldn't be and it really doesn't show in preview.

My experience is that if it works in preview it works in the finished product.

Take one more look thru just to be sure that everything is ON or OFF as it should be.

Don

Scott Johnston · June 4th, 2006, 11:59 PM

1. It doesn't matter what format I render to, it is always the same outcome

2. I haven't done anything to alter the parent child status.

3. The instant replay is on different tracks. I'll give a basic run down.

I have the subclip of the instant replay on track 3, then I have the CURRENT footage playing on track 5, but deleted from track 1 to allow the instant replay screen to show up. And then finally on track 7 I have the instant replay screen

Don Bloom · June 5th, 2006, 05:21 AM

I've got a quick appointment this AM then I'll try to duplicate what you've got going here and see what happens-stay tuned.

Don

Arnold English · June 5th, 2006, 08:41 AM

Hello,
I have a question concerning the 'script' command under tools' menu for 6.0d. I'm new to the 'Vegas' scene. I recently installed VASST Gearshift latest version but the script line doesn't show up in Vegas 6.0d under Tools.
I have the movie studio + dvd platinum edition. Is it corrupt installation of Vegas 6 or should I have the professional version of Vegas in order to see menu item?
ie Tools> Scripting

Glenn Chan · June 5th, 2006, 08:57 AM

As I understand it, movie studio doesn't support scripting unfortunately. :(

Arnold English · June 5th, 2006, 09:14 AM

This may sound like a dumb question but which one (Vegas) has the script command on the Tools menu?

Don Bloom · June 5th, 2006, 09:36 AM

Scott,
I did a real quickie similar I think to what you've got going and everything came out fine-not only in Vegas but also in DVDA-granted it was very short and probably isn't exactly what you have done but I used various PiPs on my main footage and threw it in as an "instant replay" and I cannot duplicate the problem you're having.
I gotta tell you, I'm fresh out of ideas-It sounds like the track is muted but you said that in the Vegas preview it works so it can't be that. Perhaps you can redo just that 1 PiP instant replay that isn't showing and try it again. Don't have to redo the whole project just the 1 peice -bring it in fresh and see what happens. I wish I could give you a definitive answer.

Good Luck,
Don

Edward Troxel · June 5th, 2006, 10:05 AM

Only the full version of Vegas supports scripting. None of the "Movie Studio" versions do.

Vegas Movie Studio (standard and Platinum) are only up to version 6.0b

The full version of Vegas is now at 6.0d

Kevin James · June 5th, 2006, 11:00 AM

I will be editing my first multi cam event next week and am looking hard at both of these plugins to ease the process. What are your thoughts and experiences with these two? I am leaning towards Ex due to the strong support over the years on these forums and Mr Troxel's generous contributions to my knowledge through his posts and newsletters. Than again DSE has also provided a ton of info.......

Thanks guys, I'll have a look at the videos and demos.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · June 5th, 2006, 11:05 AM

All four multicam editing plug ins offer demos. You might find that a good means to find what works best for you.

June 4th, 2006, 07:10 AM	#1771
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Additionally, you can select "CRTL+SHIFT+B" to show the master video bus. Right click to insert the fade envelope, and then fade all video at that point. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

June 5th, 2006, 08:41 AM	#1779
Arnold English New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 13	Vegas' Script Question Hello, I have a question concerning the 'script' command under tools' menu for 6.0d. I'm new to the 'Vegas' scene. I recently installed VASST Gearshift latest version but the script line doesn't show up in Vegas 6.0d under Tools. I have the movie studio + dvd platinum edition. Is it corrupt installation of Vegas 6 or should I have the professional version of Vegas in order to see menu item? ie Tools> Scripting

June 5th, 2006, 10:05 AM	#1783
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Only the full version of Vegas supports scripting. None of the "Movie Studio" versions do. Vegas Movie Studio (standard and Platinum) are only up to version 6.0b The full version of Vegas is now at 6.0d __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

June 5th, 2006, 11:00 AM	#1784
Kevin James Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 204	Excalibur VS Ultimate S For Multicam I will be editing my first multi cam event next week and am looking hard at both of these plugins to ease the process. What are your thoughts and experiences with these two? I am leaning towards Ex due to the strong support over the years on these forums and Mr Troxel's generous contributions to my knowledge through his posts and newsletters. Than again DSE has also provided a ton of info....... Thanks guys, I'll have a look at the videos and demos. Last edited by Kevin James; June 5th, 2006 at 03:13 PM.

June 5th, 2006, 11:05 AM	#1785
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	All four multicam editing plug ins offer demos. You might find that a good means to find what works best for you. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

June 4th, 2006, 08:09 AM	#1772
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	when you say missing the first instant replay is it; playing black, going right past it and playing the next scene or what. Please a bit more info about what its doing-HOWEVER while waiting also check those track and see if for some reason you have them muted or the opacity level is down to 0 or something else like that just to make sure. Don

June 4th, 2006, 11:02 AM	#1774
Laurence Kingston Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clermont, FL. Posts: 941	The stock mic that comes with the A1 doesn't have much low end to begin with.

June 4th, 2006, 07:55 PM	#1775
Scott Johnston Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 36	Thanks for the reply Don, What happens is the following, when it gets to the first instant replay part, I use PIP to split to different pieces up (the replay and the current footage). When it gets to the replay part, it just goes on (with no skipping or anything) as though nothing has been done at all, it completely ignores the PIP that I have. Then when it goes on to the second one, a few minutes later, it is completly fine. Also, when I am viewing the first instant replay in the preview screen, it works perfectly fine, so I am guessing it has something to do with the rednering process. Thanks for your reply Scott

June 4th, 2006, 08:03 PM	#1776
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	So when you preview it it's OK but when you render it doesn't work out as in the preview? HMMMMMM, let's take some wild guesses. FIRST what format are you rendering to AVI then MPEG or straight to MPEG? SECOND, do you have the PARENT/CHILD relationship enacted on he trackes that aren't working? THIRD, the 2nd PiP or instant replay - is it on other vid tracks. In other words do you have the base footage on say track 7 and the PiP instant replays on tracks 5 and 6 and then track 3 and 4 etc. The reason I ask is perhaps somewhere in there something is either turned on or off that shouldn't be and it really doesn't show in preview. My experience is that if it works in preview it works in the finished product. Take one more look thru just to be sure that everything is ON or OFF as it should be. Don

June 4th, 2006, 11:59 PM	#1777
Scott Johnston Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 36	1. It doesn't matter what format I render to, it is always the same outcome 2. I haven't done anything to alter the parent child status. 3. The instant replay is on different tracks. I'll give a basic run down. I have the subclip of the instant replay on track 3, then I have the CURRENT footage playing on track 5, but deleted from track 1 to allow the instant replay screen to show up. And then finally on track 7 I have the instant replay screen

June 5th, 2006, 05:21 AM	#1778
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	I've got a quick appointment this AM then I'll try to duplicate what you've got going here and see what happens-stay tuned. Don

June 5th, 2006, 08:57 AM	#1780
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	As I understand it, movie studio doesn't support scripting unfortunately. :(

June 5th, 2006, 09:14 AM	#1781
Arnold English New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 13	This may sound like a dumb question but which one (Vegas) has the script command on the Tools menu?

June 5th, 2006, 09:36 AM	#1782
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Scott, I did a real quickie similar I think to what you've got going and everything came out fine-not only in Vegas but also in DVDA-granted it was very short and probably isn't exactly what you have done but I used various PiPs on my main footage and threw it in as an "instant replay" and I cannot duplicate the problem you're having. I gotta tell you, I'm fresh out of ideas-It sounds like the track is muted but you said that in the Vegas preview it works so it can't be that. Perhaps you can redo just that 1 PiP instant replay that isn't showing and try it again. Don't have to redo the whole project just the 1 peice -bring it in fresh and see what happens. I wish I could give you a definitive answer. Good Luck, Don