Vegas Video discussions from 2006 (Q1Q2)

Edward Troxel · February 16th, 2006, 01:19 PM

Just right-click it, choose Channels, and then "Left Only". Then you can use the Pan envelope to pan from left to right as needed.

Sandy Thordarson · February 16th, 2006, 01:29 PM

I probably didn't explain to well. I already have audio on the left track. I would like to duplicate the left track to the right track creating stereo (kinda). I would then be able to add velocity envelopes to selected portions creating left to right stereo sound.

Emre Safak · February 16th, 2006, 01:45 PM

I think you did get the right answer. By selecting "Left Only", you inform Vegas that you actually have a mono track, which you can then pan as you please. Copying the left channel to the right won't make it any better; the stereo phase information does not exist.

Sandy Thordarson · February 16th, 2006, 02:09 PM

Ok Thanks for the info guys I'll give it a go and see what happens!
Sandy

Heath Vinyard · February 16th, 2006, 02:23 PM

I have a friend that shot and had a documentary editing and placed on a DVD. She wants to go back and re edit it and add some music, but only has the completed DVD. Is there anyway to accomplish this?

Thanks.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · February 16th, 2006, 02:30 PM

Use a tool to rip the DVD, drop the MPEGs into Womble, and add the music there. This will prevent you from having to re-compress the vid, and maintain your quality.

Emre Safak · February 16th, 2006, 02:33 PM

This is a question I am seeing asked increasingly often. DV Magazine had a feature on this last year: Deconstructing DVDs: Re-Editing Your DVDs.

Chris Barcellos · February 16th, 2006, 02:37 PM

On a PC, Get DVD Shrink from this site or other site. It should be free.

Use it to back up DVD to hard drive in full quality format.

Next, search for a .vob convertor program on internet. I haven't looked lately, but there used to be free ones. You may want to find one that con verts to .avi, since that is easier to edit in, than .mpeg

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oops, really don't need DVD shrink because there isn't any encryption.

Edward Troxel · February 16th, 2006, 03:13 PM

By choosing "Left Only", only the LEFT side will be played on both LEFT and RIGHT. Then you can use the Pan Envelope to pan between the left and right sides as desired. Give it a shot.

There is no "Velocity Envelope" for audio.

Sandy Thordarson · February 16th, 2006, 03:32 PM

Thanks Edward I got it! Just the way you said. I'm a rookie at this and your help is appreciated.

Scott Johnston · February 17th, 2006, 06:58 AM

I was watching the following clip

http://s12.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3...F22JRXYSCW28G6

And I was wondering how I would go about achieveing the black and white silhouette flashing in the background effect, I can't really describe it, so if you watch the video you will understand what I am talking about

Thanks in advance
Scott

Edward Troxel · February 17th, 2006, 09:23 AM

It looks like they masked out that one person, zoomed in slightly on that the clip, changing it to black and white, lowered the opacity, positioned it so that it was offset the original person, and then made it "flash" (which could be done by lowering the opacity to nothing or by cutting out sections)

Creating the mask would be the most difficult step.

John Lorince · February 17th, 2006, 08:59 PM

Hey people!

Has anyone ever received an error when trying to render to .Mov I have version 6c. And I work with cineform codec to capture my HDV files from a JVC HD10u. I only have issues when I try to go to .MOV.

John

Peter Jefferson · February 17th, 2006, 10:58 PM

u have to have QT installed.. if u have QT pro 7. then your better oif for MOV delivery

as for web content, Vegas is probably the only system which has almost every format at your disposal..

Seth Bloombaum · February 18th, 2006, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Lorince

...error when trying to render to .Mov I have version 6c...

Reinstall the (free) quicktime and do a custom install - make sure that you include the authoring components. mov should work fine for you after this.

February 16th, 2006, 01:19 PM	#481
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Just right-click it, choose Channels, and then "Left Only". Then you can use the Pan envelope to pan from left to right as needed. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

February 16th, 2006, 02:23 PM	#485
Heath Vinyard Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 296	DVD Export? Non Piracy related I have a friend that shot and had a documentary editing and placed on a DVD. She wants to go back and re edit it and add some music, but only has the completed DVD. Is there anyway to accomplish this? Thanks. __________________ Heath Vinyard www.ghostlandmedia.com

February 16th, 2006, 02:30 PM	#486
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Use a tool to rip the DVD, drop the MPEGs into Womble, and add the music there. This will prevent you from having to re-compress the vid, and maintain your quality. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

February 16th, 2006, 02:37 PM	#488
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Try this On a PC, Get DVD Shrink from this site or other site. It should be free. Use it to back up DVD to hard drive in full quality format. Next, search for a .vob convertor program on internet. I haven't looked lately, but there used to be free ones. You may want to find one that con verts to .avi, since that is easier to edit in, than .mpeg ------------------------ oops, really don't need DVD shrink because there isn't any encryption. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

February 16th, 2006, 03:13 PM	#489
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	By choosing "Left Only", only the LEFT side will be played on both LEFT and RIGHT. Then you can use the Pan Envelope to pan between the left and right sides as desired. Give it a shot. There is no "Velocity Envelope" for audio. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

February 16th, 2006, 01:29 PM	#482
Sandy Thordarson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9	I probably didn't explain to well. I already have audio on the left track. I would like to duplicate the left track to the right track creating stereo (kinda). I would then be able to add velocity envelopes to selected portions creating left to right stereo sound.

February 16th, 2006, 01:45 PM	#483
Emre Safak Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brookline, MA Posts: 1,447	I think you did get the right answer. By selecting "Left Only", you inform Vegas that you actually have a mono track, which you can then pan as you please. Copying the left channel to the right won't make it any better; the stereo phase information does not exist.

February 16th, 2006, 02:09 PM	#484
Sandy Thordarson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9	Ok Thanks for the info guys I'll give it a go and see what happens! Sandy

February 16th, 2006, 02:33 PM	#487
Emre Safak Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brookline, MA Posts: 1,447	This is a question I am seeing asked increasingly often. DV Magazine had a feature on this last year: Deconstructing DVDs: Re-Editing Your DVDs.

February 16th, 2006, 03:32 PM	#490
Sandy Thordarson New Boot Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9	Thanks Edward I got it! Just the way you said. I'm a rookie at this and your help is appreciated.

February 17th, 2006, 06:58 AM	#491
Scott Johnston Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 36	How would I achieve the following I was watching the following clip http://s12.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3...F22JRXYSCW28G6 And I was wondering how I would go about achieveing the black and white silhouette flashing in the background effect, I can't really describe it, so if you watch the video you will understand what I am talking about Thanks in advance Scott

February 17th, 2006, 09:23 AM	#492
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	It looks like they masked out that one person, zoomed in slightly on that the clip, changing it to black and white, lowered the opacity, positioned it so that it was offset the original person, and then made it "flash" (which could be done by lowering the opacity to nothing or by cutting out sections) Creating the mask would be the most difficult step. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

February 17th, 2006, 08:59 PM	#493
John Lorince Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 75	I get an error every time I render to .Mov Hey people! Has anyone ever received an error when trying to render to .Mov I have version 6c. And I work with cineform codec to capture my HDV files from a JVC HD10u. I only have issues when I try to go to .MOV. John __________________ John Lorince Http://capturemotion.tv

February 17th, 2006, 10:58 PM	#494
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	u have to have QT installed.. if u have QT pro 7. then your better oif for MOV delivery as for web content, Vegas is probably the only system which has almost every format at your disposal..