Vegas Video discussions from 2004 (Q3Q4)

Ron Guilmette · December 10th, 2004, 09:30 AM

I have a DVX100 and I use both. As long as you understand pulldown you'll be fine.
As far as the in-camera setting go, use which ever look you like best for the situation . You can make changes to the look ,color,ect ect in Vegas.

Michael Best · December 10th, 2004, 09:38 AM

Thanks Edward, I will do just that. No I haven't downloaded the latest version since purchased new in July. I suppose I'm neglecting myself of some features. Thanks again.

Shane Schmidt · December 10th, 2004, 10:47 AM

Thanks Rob, I'll give that a try also just in case Premeire decides not to play nice with Vegas ;)

Shane

Stephen van Vuuren · December 10th, 2004, 12:20 PM

I have been careful on the 24p stuff I have it set as my defualt template since I only shoot 24p advanced.

I think I've got it figured out. Thanks a bunch for letting me bounce this stuff around and for the great input.

Dennis Vogel · December 10th, 2004, 02:24 PM

I've seen DVDA "misguess" (what a euphemism) for projects, too. I imported 6 small MPEG-2 files with self contained audio (not AC3) and DVDA reported something like 106%! I've done many projects like this before and knew that couldn't be true. I closed the project and reopened it and then it said something like 90%, 4 GB if I recall (it was last week I did it). No re-encoding was necessary for the video but the audio was encoded to AC3.

Very odd. Sounds like a bug to me.

Good luck.

Dennis

Michael Best · December 11th, 2004, 12:11 AM

Start up - The Twain Manager could not be initialized?

What is that?

Rob Lohman · December 11th, 2004, 07:10 AM

TWAIN stands for (brace yourself):

"Technology Without Any Interesting Name"

I am NOT kidding! TWAIN technology is used to allow graphic
applications to utilize graphic devices like scanners and photo
camera's to allow you to get picture from them.

The TWAIN manager is a part the whole system to manage this.
If you get such an error I would guess a part of it has been
corrupted. It might be in the Vegas installation or somewhere in
the Windows installation.

Did this just happen? What did you change/install prior to that?

I would start with an uninstall and then reinstall of Vegas. If that
doesn't work it might be time to reinstall Windows perhaps.

Did you try searching on the error on Google?

Edward Troxel · December 11th, 2004, 07:49 AM

I think I would try reinstalling the twain software first. Download the latest drivers for you scanner and install them.

Michael Best · December 11th, 2004, 11:17 AM

As a point of interest or maybe lack thereof I changed the TEMP drive from C: to another drive in Environmental Variables as recommended in another thread for another issue, that's when it
started. I did the reinstall/repair as Ed recommended yesterday and this has in fact fixed things. Frustration vanished (for the time being) Thank you very much.

Jay Mitchell · December 11th, 2004, 03:34 PM

I use Pipeline Digital's Autolog. In it's basic configuration - it uses a runtime version of Filemaker. In advanced - As I use - with Filemaker Pro 6 or above - I have completely modified the Input Logging Fields to work in conjunction with my special logging needs.

Now as I watch the screen as the clips are being logged - I just tab thru the fileds and enter the data and keywords. I can then print out the logs in any fashion. EDLs, Postcards. JPEGs, Text, etc....

It's a little more expensive than some. But, well worth your look. it comes in both Mac and PC versions.

Jay Mitchell

Michael Best · December 11th, 2004, 09:37 PM

Any known problems with installing Service Pack 2 for XP systems?

Edward Troxel · December 11th, 2004, 10:37 PM

Some people have had problems - others have installed it and it has worked fine. Known issues include problems with firewire. If you install it, make sure you have an image of your drive so you can go back to the way it is today.

Michael Best · December 11th, 2004, 10:47 PM

You're priceless Ed...Priceless

Frank Aalbers · December 12th, 2004, 01:15 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I can't seem to find a way to take out 2:3:3:2 pulldown of 24p footage in Vegas. It only seems to be able to handle 2:3 .

Is that because I'm using the 30 day trial version or can't the full version do this eighter ?

Secondly , it only seems to be able to take out pulldown of DV avi's . Not mpeg or other formats. Does the full version have this limit also ?

Thanks !

Frank

Kevin Kwak · December 12th, 2004, 01:24 AM

Hello, I have captured a 720x480 pixel video and due to outdated camcorder and the 8-year old tape, the bottom section of the clips "shakes." Meaning, the bottom portion of the entire video (less than 5% of the height) has a static or some sort.
How do you edit/correct this problem on the video using Vegas5? I think the simple way to approach this problem is to use a letterbox mask only on the bottom section.

December 10th, 2004, 12:20 PM	#1684
Stephen van Vuuren Space Hipster Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,508	I have been careful on the 24p stuff I have it set as my defualt template since I only shoot 24p advanced. I think I've got it figured out. Thanks a bunch for letting me bounce this stuff around and for the great input. __________________ stephen v2 www.insaturnsrings.com

December 11th, 2004, 12:11 AM	#1686
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	Twain Manager Start up - The Twain Manager could not be initialized? What is that?

December 11th, 2004, 07:10 AM	#1687
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	TWAIN stands for (brace yourself): "Technology Without Any Interesting Name" I am NOT kidding! TWAIN technology is used to allow graphic applications to utilize graphic devices like scanners and photo camera's to allow you to get picture from them. The TWAIN manager is a part the whole system to manage this. If you get such an error I would guess a part of it has been corrupted. It might be in the Vegas installation or somewhere in the Windows installation. Did this just happen? What did you change/install prior to that? I would start with an uninstall and then reinstall of Vegas. If that doesn't work it might be time to reinstall Windows perhaps. Did you try searching on the error on Google? __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

December 11th, 2004, 07:49 AM	#1688
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	I think I would try reinstalling the twain software first. Download the latest drivers for you scanner and install them. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

December 11th, 2004, 09:37 PM	#1691
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	XP Service Pack 2 Any known problems with installing Service Pack 2 for XP systems?

December 10th, 2004, 09:30 AM	#1681
Ron Guilmette Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hope Vally RI Posts: 30	I have a DVX100 and I use both. As long as you understand pulldown you'll be fine. As far as the in-camera setting go, use which ever look you like best for the situation . You can make changes to the look ,color,ect ect in Vegas.

December 10th, 2004, 09:38 AM	#1682
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	Thanks Edward, I will do just that. No I haven't downloaded the latest version since purchased new in July. I suppose I'm neglecting myself of some features. Thanks again.

December 10th, 2004, 10:47 AM	#1683
Shane Schmidt Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 40	Thanks Rob, I'll give that a try also just in case Premeire decides not to play nice with Vegas ;) Shane

December 10th, 2004, 02:24 PM	#1685
Dennis Vogel Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 409	I've seen DVDA "misguess" (what a euphemism) for projects, too. I imported 6 small MPEG-2 files with self contained audio (not AC3) and DVDA reported something like 106%! I've done many projects like this before and knew that couldn't be true. I closed the project and reopened it and then it said something like 90%, 4 GB if I recall (it was last week I did it). No re-encoding was necessary for the video but the audio was encoded to AC3. Very odd. Sounds like a bug to me. Good luck. Dennis

December 11th, 2004, 11:17 AM	#1689
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	As a point of interest or maybe lack thereof I changed the TEMP drive from C: to another drive in Environmental Variables as recommended in another thread for another issue, that's when it started. I did the reinstall/repair as Ed recommended yesterday and this has in fact fixed things. Frustration vanished (for the time being) Thank you very much.

December 11th, 2004, 03:34 PM	#1690
Jay Mitchell Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 40	I use Pipeline Digital's Autolog. In it's basic configuration - it uses a runtime version of Filemaker. In advanced - As I use - with Filemaker Pro 6 or above - I have completely modified the Input Logging Fields to work in conjunction with my special logging needs. Now as I watch the screen as the clips are being logged - I just tab thru the fileds and enter the data and keywords. I can then print out the logs in any fashion. EDLs, Postcards. JPEGs, Text, etc.... It's a little more expensive than some. But, well worth your look. it comes in both Mac and PC versions. Jay Mitchell

December 11th, 2004, 10:37 PM	#1692
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Some people have had problems - others have installed it and it has worked fine. Known issues include problems with firewire. If you install it, make sure you have an image of your drive so you can go back to the way it is today. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

December 11th, 2004, 10:47 PM	#1693
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	You're priceless Ed...Priceless

December 12th, 2004, 01:15 AM	#1694
Frank Aalbers Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oakland,CA Posts: 135	24p and Vegas 5.0b Correct me if I'm wrong, but I can't seem to find a way to take out 2:3:3:2 pulldown of 24p footage in Vegas. It only seems to be able to handle 2:3 . Is that because I'm using the 30 day trial version or can't the full version do this eighter ? Secondly , it only seems to be able to take out pulldown of DV avi's . Not mpeg or other formats. Does the full version have this limit also ? Thanks ! Frank

December 12th, 2004, 01:24 AM	#1695
Kevin Kwak Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 91	How to correct a "static" on the bottom portion of a video Hello, I have captured a 720x480 pixel video and due to outdated camcorder and the 8-year old tape, the bottom section of the clips "shakes." Meaning, the bottom portion of the entire video (less than 5% of the height) has a static or some sort. How do you edit/correct this problem on the video using Vegas5? I think the simple way to approach this problem is to use a letterbox mask only on the bottom section.