Vegas Video discussions from 2006 (Q1Q2)

Mike Kujbida · April 24th, 2006, 11:36 AM

If you don't want Media Manager to open, disable it in Preferences.
If you do though, that's another issue and, other than making sure you have the service pack update for Microsoft.Net, I don't have any suggestions.

Jamie Walker · April 24th, 2006, 11:46 AM

thanks bud ;)

James Binder · April 24th, 2006, 12:16 PM

Is it possible to trim and save a clip as a completely new and separate file from its source?

I’ve used the trimmer and it seems it only references the new file – that is, it does not create a new shorter segment (clip) from the larger clip from which it came. (One that is separate even outside of Vegas)

What I’m trying to do is this:

I have one long video clip from which I would like to create several shorter clips (in Vegas). I want to then add FX/processing those shorter clips (in After Effects) -- and then have the changes reflected when I go back into Vegas. Make sense?

Why don’t I trim them in AE? It’s way easier in Vegas. Any thought are much appreciated –

I’m still using Vegas 5 by the way :-(

Dean Orewiler · April 24th, 2006, 12:36 PM

I've been asking the same question with Vegas Movie Maker Platinum and I have had no responses..I want to clip and save takes to folders but I've tried to cut and paste into a folder, and nothing works. Douglas Spotted Eagle is the guy to talk to - I've purchased his book, but it obviously and could not cover every detail...he may answer your question. He doesn't like to be e-mailed..but will possibly answer your question here if he sees its.
Dean

Dan Keaton · April 24th, 2006, 12:45 PM

Yes, I believe this is possible in Vegas 6.0. I do not know about 5.0.

Create an event, then right click on it, and then one of the options will create another take. Sorry, but I do not have Vegas 6.0 or the manual handy at this moment.

Edit: I have just downloaded the manual and can not find this feature. I remember doing this but can not be certain of the exact steps.

Bill Porter · April 24th, 2006, 01:08 PM

Another way is to select a section and do Render Selection As.

James Binder · April 24th, 2006, 04:04 PM

Thanks for the input all...

Looks like Tools> 'render to new track' is about as close as I can get to the function I'm looking for. Kind of what Bill was suggesting --(thanks for the idea), but with the clip imported into the media bin...

Thanks again --

Fred Finn · April 24th, 2006, 04:27 PM

lol ok thanks.

Ron Coleman · April 24th, 2006, 05:42 PM

Which training DVD do you have?

Peter Jefferson · April 24th, 2006, 05:43 PM

i wouldnt be surprised if it does...

u gotta understand, that DVDArchitect is STRICTLY built or updated once STANDARDS are set by the DVDForum. Once a standard is set, THAT is when DVD architect openly supports the format.. no sooner...

if it bcomes an official standard, then and only then will dvd architect support it..

this is why DVD architect DOESNT support mpg audio.. as mpg audio is not a mandatory audio format, whereas RAW and AC3 are mandatory. The rest (mpg/dts) are all elective formats, which DVDA doesnt support.. although it WOULD b enice to be able to author a AC3 with an added DTS track... but thats a long shot...

Ron Coleman · April 24th, 2006, 06:56 PM

Does your PC have a WinTV PVR card installed?

Peter Jefferson · April 24th, 2006, 08:15 PM

jsut curious if anyone know whether theres been an update to the auto levels plugin ???

Reason is is that i find its a brilliant tool BUT sometimes it fluctuates, which is somethign i dont want.. i heard that there wil be a "lock" feature coming for it soon, but im yet to see or hear about this for quite a while..

any ideas??

Scott Johnston · April 24th, 2006, 09:53 PM

Anyone got anything at all ?

Milt Lee · April 24th, 2006, 10:21 PM

Folks, I thought I had this issue solved a while back - the video stutters in the preview window, but renders fine.

I've tried a lot of different things that Spot suggested, then today as I was opening a rocketboom piece (http://rocketboom.com -wonderful blog) I noticed that the sound was seriously jumping stuttering. Not the video but the sound. So I started to look around for what might be happening with Quicktime and my Hammerfall audio card. Sure enough, it seems that the Hammerfall card (dsp multi-face) doesn't like Quicktime. Something about the driver, which they say they are updating very soon.

And it occured to me - that perhaps this is the problem I'm having with Vegas - maybe the hammerfall card DOESN'T like Vegas.

So - does anybody have a Hammerfall audio card, and has it ever caused this problem?

Related question - could an audio card cause an issue with video?
I'm still fighting with this. It's just such a pain to have a beautiful new computer - faster that hell, everything clean and new, and not be able to accurately preview what you are doing to the video.

thanks everybody,
Milt

Richard Bender · April 25th, 2006, 06:31 AM

I have the DVD from onelessbook.com its the Vegas 6 training. It is pretty good.

April 24th, 2006, 12:16 PM	#1308
James Binder Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NY, NYC Posts: 367	Create new short clip(s) from longer one? Is it possible to trim and save a clip as a completely new and separate file from its source? I’ve used the trimmer and it seems it only references the new file – that is, it does not create a new shorter segment (clip) from the larger clip from which it came. (One that is separate even outside of Vegas) What I’m trying to do is this: I have one long video clip from which I would like to create several shorter clips (in Vegas). I want to then add FX/processing those shorter clips (in After Effects) -- and then have the changes reflected when I go back into Vegas. Make sense? Why don’t I trim them in AE? It’s way easier in Vegas. Any thought are much appreciated – I’m still using Vegas 5 by the way :-(

April 24th, 2006, 12:45 PM	#1310
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Yes, I believe this is possible in Vegas 6.0. I do not know about 5.0. Create an event, then right click on it, and then one of the options will create another take. Sorry, but I do not have Vegas 6.0 or the manual handy at this moment. Edit: I have just downloaded the manual and can not find this feature. I remember doing this but can not be certain of the exact steps. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

April 24th, 2006, 04:27 PM	#1313
Fred Finn Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Jackson, WY Posts: 178	lol ok thanks. __________________ i am the muffin man.

April 24th, 2006, 08:15 PM	#1317
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	Mik Crash VDub Auto Levels plugin.. jsut curious if anyone know whether theres been an update to the auto levels plugin ??? Reason is is that i find its a brilliant tool BUT sometimes it fluctuates, which is somethign i dont want.. i heard that there wil be a "lock" feature coming for it soon, but im yet to see or hear about this for quite a while.. any ideas??

April 24th, 2006, 10:21 PM	#1319
Milt Lee Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cass Lake MN Posts: 221	Trouble with Hammerfall card - stuttering video Folks, I thought I had this issue solved a while back - the video stutters in the preview window, but renders fine. I've tried a lot of different things that Spot suggested, then today as I was opening a rocketboom piece (http://rocketboom.com -wonderful blog) I noticed that the sound was seriously jumping stuttering. Not the video but the sound. So I started to look around for what might be happening with Quicktime and my Hammerfall audio card. Sure enough, it seems that the Hammerfall card (dsp multi-face) doesn't like Quicktime. Something about the driver, which they say they are updating very soon. And it occured to me - that perhaps this is the problem I'm having with Vegas - maybe the hammerfall card DOESN'T like Vegas. So - does anybody have a Hammerfall audio card, and has it ever caused this problem? Related question - could an audio card cause an issue with video? I'm still fighting with this. It's just such a pain to have a beautiful new computer - faster that hell, everything clean and new, and not be able to accurately preview what you are doing to the video. thanks everybody, Milt __________________ Professional website - http://manykites.com Personal - http://mrdogsblog.com

April 24th, 2006, 11:36 AM	#1306
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	If you don't want Media Manager to open, disable it in Preferences. If you do though, that's another issue and, other than making sure you have the service pack update for Microsoft.Net, I don't have any suggestions.

April 24th, 2006, 11:46 AM	#1307
Jamie Walker New Boot Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 19	thanks bud ;)

April 24th, 2006, 12:36 PM	#1309
Dean Orewiler Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 186	I've been asking the same question with Vegas Movie Maker Platinum and I have had no responses..I want to clip and save takes to folders but I've tried to cut and paste into a folder, and nothing works. Douglas Spotted Eagle is the guy to talk to - I've purchased his book, but it obviously and could not cover every detail...he may answer your question. He doesn't like to be e-mailed..but will possibly answer your question here if he sees its. Dean

April 24th, 2006, 01:08 PM	#1311
Bill Porter Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ventura, California, USA Posts: 751	Another way is to select a section and do Render Selection As.

April 24th, 2006, 04:04 PM	#1312
James Binder Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NY, NYC Posts: 367	Thanks for the input all... Looks like Tools> 'render to new track' is about as close as I can get to the function I'm looking for. Kind of what Bill was suggesting --(thanks for the idea), but with the clip imported into the media bin... Thanks again --

April 24th, 2006, 05:42 PM	#1314
Ron Coleman Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 58	Which training DVD do you have?

April 24th, 2006, 05:43 PM	#1315
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	i wouldnt be surprised if it does... u gotta understand, that DVDArchitect is STRICTLY built or updated once STANDARDS are set by the DVDForum. Once a standard is set, THAT is when DVD architect openly supports the format.. no sooner... if it bcomes an official standard, then and only then will dvd architect support it.. this is why DVD architect DOESNT support mpg audio.. as mpg audio is not a mandatory audio format, whereas RAW and AC3 are mandatory. The rest (mpg/dts) are all elective formats, which DVDA doesnt support.. although it WOULD b enice to be able to author a AC3 with an added DTS track... but thats a long shot...

April 24th, 2006, 06:56 PM	#1316
Ron Coleman Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 58	Does your PC have a WinTV PVR card installed?

April 24th, 2006, 09:53 PM	#1318
Scott Johnston Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 36	Anyone got anything at all ?

April 25th, 2006, 06:31 AM	#1320
Richard Bender Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 40	I have the DVD from onelessbook.com its the Vegas 6 training. It is pretty good.