problem with snapshot pics at DVinfo.net

Martin Wiosna · June 27th, 2010, 07:35 PM

Vegas 8 pro. Preview quality is best full. Take a shot of the last frame in the clip, then import the image so it looks like the video stops. In vegas all looks good, the video itself the still images has serious jagged edges. I used hdv, wmv, and dvd ready mpeg2 all with the same result. Anyone?

Aleksey Tarasov · June 28th, 2010, 01:46 AM

Hi,
check the Deinterlace method option before taking snapshots. Set it to to any value other then None (Interpolate best for fast motion, Blend for static scene)

Edward Troxel · June 28th, 2010, 06:58 AM

Martin, use a Velocity Envelope instead and change the velocity to 0% at that point. You'll need two velocity nodes at the very end - one at 100% and one at 0% so you get the sudden stop.

Another option, turn Looping off on that clip and just make it longer - it it's truly the last frame of the clip. If it's NOT the real last frame, make a "sub-clip" out of that segment and, with looping turned off, make it as long as you want.

Bottom line, you don't need to take a snapshot to get a freeze frame.

Martin Wiosna · June 28th, 2010, 07:16 AM

That's exactly what it looks like, where is that option in vegas? Thanks much

Edward Troxel · June 28th, 2010, 08:05 AM

If you're asking where the deinterlace options are, they're under File - Properties. Most of the scripting options for taking a snapshot adjust this for you automatically.

However, I still think you're better off using one of the other options instead.

Mike Kujbida · June 28th, 2010, 11:58 AM

I Agree with Edward.
I used to use the "freeze frame" option until I tried the Velocity envelope technique.
Much easier & better way of doing it !!

Martin Wiosna · July 9th, 2010, 09:47 PM

tried the velocity envelope after splitting the video, works much better.

I'm so glad I found this site, so much helpful info on here! thanks again!

June 27th, 2010, 07:35 PM	#1
Martin Wiosna Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: thomaston, ct Posts: 141	problem with snapshot pics Vegas 8 pro. Preview quality is best full. Take a shot of the last frame in the clip, then import the image so it looks like the video stops. In vegas all looks good, the video itself the still images has serious jagged edges. I used hdv, wmv, and dvd ready mpeg2 all with the same result. Anyone?

June 28th, 2010, 06:58 AM	#3
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Martin, use a Velocity Envelope instead and change the velocity to 0% at that point. You'll need two velocity nodes at the very end - one at 100% and one at 0% so you get the sudden stop. Another option, turn Looping off on that clip and just make it longer - it it's truly the last frame of the clip. If it's NOT the real last frame, make a "sub-clip" out of that segment and, with looping turned off, make it as long as you want. Bottom line, you don't need to take a snapshot to get a freeze frame. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

June 28th, 2010, 08:05 AM	#5
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	If you're asking where the deinterlace options are, they're under File - Properties. Most of the scripting options for taking a snapshot adjust this for you automatically. However, I still think you're better off using one of the other options instead. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

June 28th, 2010, 01:46 AM	#2
Aleksey Tarasov New Boot Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: RF Posts: 23	Hi, check the Deinterlace method option before taking snapshots. Set it to to any value other then None (Interpolate best for fast motion, Blend for static scene)

June 28th, 2010, 07:16 AM	#4
Martin Wiosna Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: thomaston, ct Posts: 141	That's exactly what it looks like, where is that option in vegas? Thanks much

June 28th, 2010, 11:58 AM	#6
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	I Agree with Edward. I used to use the "freeze frame" option until I tried the Velocity envelope technique. Much easier & better way of doing it !!

July 9th, 2010, 09:47 PM	#7
Martin Wiosna Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: thomaston, ct Posts: 141	tried the velocity envelope after splitting the video, works much better. I'm so glad I found this site, so much helpful info on here! thanks again!