FX Bypass Shortcut Key? at DVinfo.net

Nicholas de Kock · August 9th, 2011, 09:58 AM

Does Sony Vegas Pro have a keyboard shortcut key to toggle the FX Bypass in the preview window?

David Johns · August 9th, 2011, 10:08 AM

I just checked the help files and it doesn't appear that there is shortcut key for this function.

Dave

Edward Troxel · August 10th, 2011, 06:42 AM

I looked and it's also not an option you can manually add to a keypress. I did a really quick look and also did not see anything in the programming API to do this.

Nicholas de Kock · August 10th, 2011, 08:12 AM

Thanks guys, hoped it was possible, when I grade I constantly toggle FX Bypass on/off to see the results of the changes I make, a shortcut really would have helped. Bummer on the API Edward I guess that means no scripting magic - it's a sad day.

Richard Jones · August 10th, 2011, 09:36 AM

Won't using split screen preview help you to see the before and after?

Does it really take that much longer than using a keybpard shortcut to tick and untick the FX in the chain, especially as this means you can by-pass an FX in the middle of the chain to see how the others on the event stand up with and without it?

Richard

Nicholas de Kock · August 10th, 2011, 03:02 PM

Richard yes you can tick the chain on/off but when you do this for a living editing most of your days away efficiency becomes important and there are real health implications with RSI to be taken into account as well. Editing software still has a long way to go to achieve a more natural interface, ticking tiny boxes is a very stupid way to work but it will have to do for now.

Graham Bernard · August 12th, 2011, 12:18 PM

Interestingly there IS an Audio Fx bypass control and assignable command.

A before and after option AT the menu level, that is not needing to switch one's concentration away from the creative focus to click a bypass option is unnecessary. Worth a Feature request to SCS. I'd like it.

Grazie

Nicholas de Kock · August 13th, 2011, 07:04 AM

Good idea Graham, I sent in a feature request today, if you would like to see a shortcut key for FX Bypass on video effects follow the link below and submit a request. If we have a few requests hopefully Sony developers will add this to Vegas.

Sony Creative Software - Support - Product Suggestion

Graham Bernard · August 13th, 2011, 08:03 AM

Lekke!

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August 9th, 2011, 09:58 AM	#1
Nicholas de Kock Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: KLD, South Africa Posts: 983	FX Bypass Shortcut Key? Does Sony Vegas Pro have a keyboard shortcut key to toggle the FX Bypass in the preview window?

August 9th, 2011, 10:08 AM	#2
David Johns Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK Posts: 190	Re: FX Bypass Shortcut Key? I just checked the help files and it doesn't appear that there is shortcut key for this function. Dave __________________ www.tubeshooter.co.uk www.youtube.com/ukairscape and www.youtube.com/tubeshootermag

August 10th, 2011, 06:42 AM	#3
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Re: FX Bypass Shortcut Key? I looked and it's also not an option you can manually add to a keypress. I did a really quick look and also did not see anything in the programming API to do this. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

August 10th, 2011, 08:12 AM	#4
Nicholas de Kock Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: KLD, South Africa Posts: 983	Re: FX Bypass Shortcut Key? Thanks guys, hoped it was possible, when I grade I constantly toggle FX Bypass on/off to see the results of the changes I make, a shortcut really would have helped. Bummer on the API Edward I guess that means no scripting magic - it's a sad day.

August 10th, 2011, 09:36 AM	#5
Richard Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woking, England Posts: 116	Re: FX Bypass Shortcut Key? Won't using split screen preview help you to see the before and after? Does it really take that much longer than using a keybpard shortcut to tick and untick the FX in the chain, especially as this means you can by-pass an FX in the middle of the chain to see how the others on the event stand up with and without it? Richard

August 10th, 2011, 03:02 PM	#6
Nicholas de Kock Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: KLD, South Africa Posts: 983	Re: FX Bypass Shortcut Key? Richard yes you can tick the chain on/off but when you do this for a living editing most of your days away efficiency becomes important and there are real health implications with RSI to be taken into account as well. Editing software still has a long way to go to achieve a more natural interface, ticking tiny boxes is a very stupid way to work but it will have to do for now.

August 12th, 2011, 12:18 PM	#7
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Re: FX Bypass Shortcut Key? Interestingly there IS an Audio Fx bypass control and assignable command. A before and after option AT the menu level, that is not needing to switch one's concentration away from the creative focus to click a bypass option is unnecessary. Worth a Feature request to SCS. I'd like it. Grazie

August 13th, 2011, 07:04 AM	#8
Nicholas de Kock Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: KLD, South Africa Posts: 983	Re: FX Bypass Shortcut Key? Good idea Graham, I sent in a feature request today, if you would like to see a shortcut key for FX Bypass on video effects follow the link below and submit a request. If we have a few requests hopefully Sony developers will add this to Vegas. Sony Creative Software - Support - Product Suggestion

August 13th, 2011, 08:03 AM	#9
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Re: FX Bypass Shortcut Key? Lekke! G