Purchase DVD architect? at DVinfo.net

Jacob Burson · August 13th, 2008, 05:10 AM

So, if I purchase this version of Sony Vegas 8,
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...o_8_Video.html
where can I buy DVD architect?

This BH exclusive copy of Vegas is just the NLE without DVD authoring.

Edward Troxel · August 13th, 2008, 07:57 AM

You would have to "upgrade" the Vegas + DVD which would also give you another copy of Vegas. DVD Architect is not sold separately.

Jacob Burson · August 14th, 2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward Troxel

You would have to "upgrade" the Vegas + DVD which would also give you another copy of Vegas. DVD Architect is not sold separately.

Can you upgrade Vegas 8 with Vegas 8?

If not, it still comes with DVDA and the total is cheaper than buying full Vegas 8 + DVD. Creative consumerism.

Edward Troxel · August 15th, 2008, 08:10 AM

I would think you should be able to do so. You'll have to call customer service and ask.

Jacob Burson · August 18th, 2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Troxel

I would think you should be able to do so. You'll have to call customer service and ask.

I called sony customer support and spoke with a Vegas rep. I told him that I had purchased a version of Vegas 8 from bhphoto without DVDA. I asked if the Vegas 8 "upgrade" package included the full version of DVDA and he confirmed that it did. Basically, he said that the Vegas 8 upgrade install splash screen will have an option to install the full DVDA only.

My Vegas Movie Studio 6 functions the same way, so I could always author with the studio version of DVDA, but I'm sure there are some other features in the "pro" version.

Sounds like a winner.

Edward Troxel · August 18th, 2008, 01:06 PM

A big advantage of the "pro" version is that you could also author bluray discs as well.

Jacob Burson · August 19th, 2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward Troxel

A big advantage of the "pro" version is that you could also author bluray discs as well.

In order to take advantage of that I also need to upgrade to a bluray burner and HD camera.........

Is there a point in video work where I don't think I need to spend several thousand $$$ or is it a living process?

August 13th, 2008, 05:10 AM	#1
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August 13th, 2008, 07:57 AM	#2
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August 15th, 2008, 08:10 AM	#4
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August 18th, 2008, 01:06 PM	#6
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	A big advantage of the "pro" version is that you could also author bluray discs as well. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters