Vegas Video discussions from 2006 (Q1Q2)

Dean Orewiler · May 1st, 2006, 02:23 PM

I am trying to make the who timeline wide screen (16x9), but only the first clip (I have a series of individual clips) is showing borders at the top and bottom in preview box.

Here is what I am doing:

1.Create widescreen project (DV NTSC widescreen)
2. Import the 4x3 footage
3. Click on pan-crop tab / select 16x9

And after I do this, only the first clip will show the balc bars at top and bottom....once it plays the next clip in the timeline, it goes back to 4x3...How do I select entire project to be 16x9?

Thanks
Dean

Douglas Spotted Eagle · May 1st, 2006, 03:02 PM

Two ways that are free, one that isn't.
1. Right click and copy, then select all other clips, right click and choose "Paste Attributes."

2. Use the Match Aspect Ratio script found on vasst.com

Paid way:
Use Ultimate S 2.0 to match all events to project settings.

Kevin Badami · May 1st, 2006, 05:44 PM

I am not too familiar with Sony Vegas systems, and I wonder the following...

Using an NVIDIA dual-head GeForce 6800 card with an S-Video out, can Vegas use the S-Video out to send the preview output to an NTSC monitor? Both DVI heads on the card would be actively being used to drive 19" flatscreens at the same time.

Would this be do-able, or prove problematic?

Douglas Spotted Eagle · May 1st, 2006, 05:53 PM

Vegas can send it out, but like all video cards used in this manner, the color will be inaccurate as can be, and barely useful for anything other than preview. You're much better off using a firewire/converter system to accomplish a 3rd monitor.

Kevin Badami · May 1st, 2006, 05:58 PM

Thanks, that's exactly what I needed to know. Aside from using an HD or DVCam for this purpose, can you recommend a decent break-out box that can accomplish the task?

Douglas Spotted Eagle · May 1st, 2006, 06:07 PM

Canopus or ADS Technologies are my preferred converters. You can't accomplish this with HD, either. Only SD can be passed down this format. If you want to go to HD, you'll need to make some choices, and one of them isn't an inexpensive one. (BlackMagic Design plus fast/big RAID)

Kevin Badami · May 1st, 2006, 06:10 PM

Sorry, I mis-spoke, this system is being built just for SD at the moment. Thanks for the assistance. I'll take a look at those brands.

Dean Orewiler · May 1st, 2006, 06:32 PM

I'm getting a "use external monitor" in preview box when I'm trying to view my clips...not sure what is going on....also getting (frame recompressed) words, too.... How can I watch the clip? What did I screw up this time??!!
I'm using Vegas Movie Maker + Platinum.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · May 1st, 2006, 06:44 PM

You've likely selected the "Preview in External Monitor" button in the preview window, which tells Vegas to play back thru an external device/monitor.
Looks like a small television screen. De-select this, and you should have your monitor back.

Alex Thames · May 1st, 2006, 09:22 PM

On the other hand, how do I use an external monitor as a preview monitor? I connected a LCD monitor to my computer, then clicked the small TV icon, and even adjusted the properties settings on my computer to use two monitors, but it still wouldn't make my second monitor preview my project fullscreen.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · May 1st, 2006, 09:25 PM

it has to be enabled in the Preferences.

Arunas Jocius · May 2nd, 2006, 01:57 AM

Is it ok to use Connect HD version 1,5 with Vegas 6.0d? I found it much cheaper on internet than version 2.0.

Dave Roberts · May 2nd, 2006, 06:12 AM

I have Vegas 6 with the most recent updates installed. I have just begun experiencing audio problems during capture. The video capture is OK, however, the audio is all broken up through out the entire capture.

I recently installed DVD Xpress and un-installed it thinking that may be conflicting some how. I also closed all unnecessary processes that were running in the background. I also re-installed Vegas. One of our IT guys said to try defragmenting my hard drive. I tried using a different DV tape. Nothing has corrected the problem.

I have a fairly new Dell laptop D810, Pentium M processor 2G with 1G RAM running Windows XP. I have used Vegas on 5 other projects with no problems. I last used Vegas about 3 weeks ago and did notice a couple skips in the audio of a short capture, but nothing like the constant break up I have now.

Has anyone experienced this before or have any suggestions?

Sean Seah · May 2nd, 2006, 07:26 AM

Hi folks.. just got my FX1e and preparing for a wedding and to my horror, I cant render it to avi. The workflow is as below:
1. Capture in Vegas 6d>m2t. (works fine)
2. Place the m2t on the timeline, and render to avi. (Urgh!!!)
3. Place the rendered avi on the timeline for normal DV editing. (When will I ever get here?)

I believe Vegas has the basic cineform codec for that application but I had installed the cineform connect HD 2.1 trial previously n it expired. Right now, it says that the trial has expired. Is the only way out to buy connect HD?

Alex Thames · May 2nd, 2006, 07:30 AM

I don't use Connect HD at all but I render to Cineform intermediary using the one already in Vegas 6.0d. I put the .m2t clip to my HDV project template timeline, then render as and choose Video for Windows (.avi) and use the HDV intermediary preset. Chose the 1080 50i one if that's the one you want. It then creates an intermediary file for you to edit with, although not as good as the one you'd get using Connect HD.

May 1st, 2006, 02:23 PM	#1381
Dean Orewiler Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 186	How do you make the whole timeline Widescreen? I am trying to make the who timeline wide screen (16x9), but only the first clip (I have a series of individual clips) is showing borders at the top and bottom in preview box. Here is what I am doing: 1.Create widescreen project (DV NTSC widescreen) 2. Import the 4x3 footage 3. Click on pan-crop tab / select 16x9 And after I do this, only the first clip will show the balc bars at top and bottom....once it plays the next clip in the timeline, it goes back to 4x3...How do I select entire project to be 16x9? Thanks Dean

May 1st, 2006, 03:02 PM	#1382
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Two ways that are free, one that isn't. 1. Right click and copy, then select all other clips, right click and choose "Paste Attributes." 2. Use the Match Aspect Ratio script found on vasst.com Paid way: Use Ultimate S 2.0 to match all events to project settings. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

May 1st, 2006, 05:44 PM	#1383
Kevin Badami New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 20	Sony Vegas and preview monitors I am not too familiar with Sony Vegas systems, and I wonder the following... Using an NVIDIA dual-head GeForce 6800 card with an S-Video out, can Vegas use the S-Video out to send the preview output to an NTSC monitor? Both DVI heads on the card would be actively being used to drive 19" flatscreens at the same time. Would this be do-able, or prove problematic?

May 1st, 2006, 05:53 PM	#1384
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Vegas can send it out, but like all video cards used in this manner, the color will be inaccurate as can be, and barely useful for anything other than preview. You're much better off using a firewire/converter system to accomplish a 3rd monitor. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

May 1st, 2006, 06:07 PM	#1386
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Canopus or ADS Technologies are my preferred converters. You can't accomplish this with HD, either. Only SD can be passed down this format. If you want to go to HD, you'll need to make some choices, and one of them isn't an inexpensive one. (BlackMagic Design plus fast/big RAID) __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

May 1st, 2006, 05:58 PM	#1385
Kevin Badami New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 20	Thanks, that's exactly what I needed to know. Aside from using an HD or DVCam for this purpose, can you recommend a decent break-out box that can accomplish the task?

May 1st, 2006, 06:10 PM	#1387
Kevin Badami New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 20	Sorry, I mis-spoke, this system is being built just for SD at the moment. Thanks for the assistance. I'll take a look at those brands.

May 1st, 2006, 06:32 PM	#1388
Dean Orewiler Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 186	getting "use external monitor" in preview box I'm getting a "use external monitor" in preview box when I'm trying to view my clips...not sure what is going on....also getting (frame recompressed) words, too.... How can I watch the clip? What did I screw up this time??!! I'm using Vegas Movie Maker + Platinum.

May 1st, 2006, 06:44 PM	#1389
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	You've likely selected the "Preview in External Monitor" button in the preview window, which tells Vegas to play back thru an external device/monitor. Looks like a small television screen. De-select this, and you should have your monitor back. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

May 1st, 2006, 09:22 PM	#1390
Alex Thames Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York Posts: 508	On the other hand, how do I use an external monitor as a preview monitor? I connected a LCD monitor to my computer, then clicked the small TV icon, and even adjusted the properties settings on my computer to use two monitors, but it still wouldn't make my second monitor preview my project fullscreen.

May 1st, 2006, 09:25 PM	#1391
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	it has to be enabled in the Preferences. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

May 2nd, 2006, 01:57 AM	#1392
Arunas Jocius Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 25	What Connect HD Version to use with Vegas 6.0d? Is it ok to use Connect HD version 1,5 with Vegas 6.0d? I found it much cheaper on internet than version 2.0.

May 2nd, 2006, 06:12 AM	#1393
Dave Roberts Tourist Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2	Vegas 6 Audio Capture Problem I have Vegas 6 with the most recent updates installed. I have just begun experiencing audio problems during capture. The video capture is OK, however, the audio is all broken up through out the entire capture. I recently installed DVD Xpress and un-installed it thinking that may be conflicting some how. I also closed all unnecessary processes that were running in the background. I also re-installed Vegas. One of our IT guys said to try defragmenting my hard drive. I tried using a different DV tape. Nothing has corrected the problem. I have a fairly new Dell laptop D810, Pentium M processor 2G with 1G RAM running Windows XP. I have used Vegas on 5 other projects with no problems. I last used Vegas about 3 weeks ago and did notice a couple skips in the audio of a short capture, but nothing like the constant break up I have now. Has anyone experienced this before or have any suggestions?

May 2nd, 2006, 07:26 AM	#1394
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Help, cant render 1080-50i to avi! Hi folks.. just got my FX1e and preparing for a wedding and to my horror, I cant render it to avi. The workflow is as below: 1. Capture in Vegas 6d>m2t. (works fine) 2. Place the m2t on the timeline, and render to avi. (Urgh!!!) 3. Place the rendered avi on the timeline for normal DV editing. (When will I ever get here?) I believe Vegas has the basic cineform codec for that application but I had installed the cineform connect HD 2.1 trial previously n it expired. Right now, it says that the trial has expired. Is the only way out to buy connect HD?

May 2nd, 2006, 07:30 AM	#1395
Alex Thames Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York Posts: 508	I don't use Connect HD at all but I render to Cineform intermediary using the one already in Vegas 6.0d. I put the .m2t clip to my HDV project template timeline, then render as and choose Video for Windows (.avi) and use the HDV intermediary preset. Chose the 1080 50i one if that's the one you want. It then creates an intermediary file for you to edit with, although not as good as the one you'd get using Connect HD.