Thanks... now I'm going to try the trial versions of Pro Tools and Sound Forge for the next month and make a decision.

Is this an older version?
 

I'm not sure if I have ever seen this version before.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

No. It's the "little brother" - the Movie Studio version.

Excalibur *WILL* do that (but it's not free). A neat new feature in the new version of Excalibur is the ability to put a specified number of markers into a selected region!

However, there ARE some free ones around too to add markers at intervals. Some examples are:
http://www.jetdv.com/scripts/MarkerInterval.js
http://www.jetdv.com/scripts/MarkerSplit.js
http://www.jetdv.com/scripts/MarkerTextOnEvent.js

Ultimate S also has marker manipulation tools (but is also not free).

VASST's Ultimate-S will space markers evenly on your work , but it is not free. I think it has a free trial period however.

will Vegas support exporting to HD-DVD/Blu-Ray's VC-1 codecs?
 

also, will DVD-Architect create HD-DVD/BR ready ISO's that are less than 8.5 for DL and 4.5 for single DVD +/- R? Ulead can already do so from what i hear

Aspect Ratio Madness
 

I thought I had this aspect ratio thing figured......guess I'm dumber than I thought.
Shot some footage with FX1 in HDV mode, downconverted out of camera and brought into Vegas 6 as an NTSC DV Widescreen 720x480. (Pixel AR 1.2121)
Everything's looks fine.
Bring it into DVD Architect3 as an NTSC DV Widescreen template, burn a DVD and it's put black bars on the edges of the picture and it isn't the full screen height on TV!?
Now I'm thinking....isn't 720x480 a 4:3 ratio image size?
I'm viewing on a 4:3 TV. Direct out of camera looks great on TV, full screen width, and obviously black space on top and bottom....fine. DVD has big black bars on left and right?
I'm sure this is a simple issue.....but I just can't wrap my head around it.

New stuff from Sony Media Software
 

According to the special NAB issue of Animation Magazine,

1.Technology preview of XDCAM HD support in Vegas
2. Cinescore, a new software based soundtrack creation platform
3. New stuff for UMD.

It pays to read.

Here is what somebody told me to do....haven't tried it yet.
 

to answer your question

1) create a widescreen project
2)Import your masked 4:3 footage
3) click the PanCrop tab ON THE CLIP ITSELF (not track)
4) select teh 16:9 preset
5) Voila

there is no need to change any aspect ratios, vegas will do this for youoh and to answer the question from you other post, the balc bars will only appear on a 4:3 tv, so long as u render out as 16:9 and make sure u check the box that says "stretch to fill frame, do not letterbox"

also, make sure you do this....
 

Right click, choose Pan/Crop (there is also an icon) and choose "Match Output Aspect Settings" and that'll do it for you.
Audio doesn't care about the image aspect.

Thanks, DSE. That worked. Disk was a copy of my own video so it wasn't write protected. I tried 3 disks, all failed but if I copied VOBs to HD then it went well. In fact, surprisingly smooth playback.

Its a nice feature of Vegas.

Hey Edward,

I'm waiting for my next wedding to roll through, I'll probably get Excalibur at that point. I was watching the demo yesterday. Thanks as always.

Special...
 

V6 brought VGA/secondary display preview and a media manager.

V7 brings... DVCPRO-HD support?

/magnus

Tablet/pen vs. mouse in Vegas
 

Does anyone use a tablet and pen to edit in Vegas instead of a mouse. I am editing so much I have to soak my wrist at night - even using a very good optical mouse.

I see several (like the Wacom brand) through searches and I remember Gary Kleiner saying on his Vegas Companion series that he uses a type of pen/tablet for more precise editing. I just don't remember what he used or what brand would be optimized for editing (if any) with an NLE.

Thanks for any input!

But no Vegas 7?
 

Surely that was the plan, no?

There are doctors, physical therapists and ergonomists who specialize in repetitive motion injuries. You should consider seeking out their advice. Losing use of your hand due to inflammation and pain is serious business.

You do need to get alternative input devices - you're on the right track with a tablet, but don't stop there. Get a trackball too. And a track pad - they're not just for laptops, you can get a USB version too.

Alternate between the devices and don't touch your mouse for at least two weeks. I think Kleiner is using a Wacom, but no, there aren't any tablets specialized for editing. Some of them are programmable so that a click in a specific spot runs a keyboard macro which could be handy if you want to spend the time setting it up for common tasks.

I have a Logitech Trackman Wheel trackball as my primary mouse, it's great, but I also alternate with a track pad. And I use every possible keyboard shortcut I can. A couple encounters with an inflamed wrist were enough for me.

Check out the sticky thread above entitled "Quick reference: Vegas shortcuts and mouse gestures 1.0b" as well as the Vegas help file for keyboard shortcuts.

Cannot bring Fujifilm AVI into Vegas
 

What am I doing wrong this time?

I am simply trying to add an AVI that was shot by a digital still camera. It's only 320 x 240 pixels and 10 frames/sec but it should work shouldn't it? I can play it just fine in Windows Media Player.

When I drag it to Vegas though all I get is a flat line audio track...no video track at all.

I am a bit sleepy, so maybe I am missing something very simple here.

Thanks again in advance guys,

Jim

Thanks for the advice Seth. I'll look into what you mentioned.

Hi Jim,
More than likely, you've got an MJPEG codec from the camera, and you need an MJPEG codec installed on your system for Vegas to properly read it.
You'll find links to several on the Vegas FAQ.
http://www.vasst.com/training/vegasfaq.htm

Thanks Joe for passing along this info. I hope that these is more news on Vegas at some point. For anyone who is unfamiliar with UMD, here's a start: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Media_Disc

New Vegas user...... :)
 

I made the switch to Vegas and so far I couldn't be happier. I was using Pinnacle Studio 10plus and Liquid Edition 5.5. They both would lock up so much I spent most of my editing time re-booting. I bouth one training DVD which I have gone through. I would be interested in trading mine with someone else for additional training.

color correction quetion
 

To correct color for a section of a clip do you have to split it or is there away to select only the section to apply the correction to?

You could use keyframes. Just set a keyframe at the point where you want the color correction to start and another where you want it to end. Make sure all the keyframes are set to Hold so that they turn on and off like a switch.

~jr

Media Manager Will Not Open
 

Everytime I open Vegas it tries to open the media manager database, and it always fails. I've searched for an answer, but I've only found stuff related to My SQL errors, which I don't have.

Any ideas?

Maybe advanced capture orginization similar to FCP?

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.

thanks bud ;)

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 :-(

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

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.

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

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 --

lol ok thanks.

Which training DVD do you have?

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...

Does your PC have a WinTV PVR card installed?

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??

Anyone got anything at all ?

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

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