Vegas 7 this month? at DVinfo.net

Greg Watts · August 2nd, 2006, 11:11 AM

I seem to recall reading that Sony would be unveiling the latest version of Vegas sometime this month and I'm wondering if that's accurate or just someone guessing? I'm sure we've got an insider or two around here who can spill the beans as it were. :)

Edward Troxel · August 2nd, 2006, 11:54 AM

NDA's prevent anyone who knows anything from revealing any information. Anyone who knows, can't say. Anyone who says, doesn't know.

Greg Watts · August 2nd, 2006, 12:10 PM

Yeah. I know. But it never hurts to ask. :)

David Sheneman · August 2nd, 2006, 02:20 PM

Here's what I wrote in Sony's own Vegas forums back on July 26th:

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I just got the latest Sony Media Software News by e-mail which included this section about the upcoming WEVA convention (check out the last line):

"WEVA fevah
Professional videographers from around the world will converge in Las Vegas on August 21-24 to see and hear what's new in the world of wedding and event videography. If you plan to attend, be sure to stop by the Sony Media Software booth to see live demonstrations of Cinescore software and get a sneak peek at another upcoming release that will have video editors everywhere jumping for joy."

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It doesn't specifically say Vegas 7, but I can't imagine what else it would be. We'll know soon enough I guess.

Jon Fairhurst · August 2nd, 2006, 04:33 PM

To see Vegas 7, just travel to Amsterdam's RAI in September and visit the IBC tradeshow:

http://www.ibc.org/cgi-bin/exhib_det...cgi?db_id=4287

(I can't verify the link right now, since the IBC site seems to be down. The link worked last month though...)

-JF

Sharyn Ferrick · August 9th, 2006, 02:43 AM

Sony's announcements re AVCHD camcorders references VEGAS 7 as supporting AVCHD and since the new camcorders are due out in Sept, my guess is that you will see something pretty soon

Sharyn

Vincent Croce · August 9th, 2006, 05:00 AM

The link worked fine for me, Jon. Here's the excerpt you were talking about...

New Vegas 7 for HD video editing and production
See the newest version of Vegas® software! Vegas 7 includes key enhancements that provide better editing solutions for HD, increased playback performance for both audio and video, a robust XDCAM workflow and advanced editing functionality for increased productivity. Also on show is DVD Architect™ 4, which is included in the Vegas+DVD Production Suite. Vegas 7 is available in late September, with French, German, and Japanese versions available in the following weeks.

Greg Watts · August 9th, 2006, 02:21 PM

Late September. I was going to pull the trigger on Vegas 6 now (currently editing on Premiere Pro and hating it) but I think I'll just sit tight for another 45 days. I don't want to sink the cash into Vegas and have the newer one come out outside the widow for me getting the free upgrade since that's usually 30 days and I'm a tight wad that way. :)

Gary Bettan · August 10th, 2006, 11:51 AM

we hope to have a bunch of Vegas 7 news for you next week. We've been told by our Sony reps that anyone purchaseing Vegas 6 from us at this point (Aug 10th) will qualify for the free upgrade to Vegas 7.

I don't know if this is for all purchases, but I do know that our customers will be covered. I'm pretty sure that once the new Vegas 7 info goes live next week, all sales going forward will be covered for everyone regardless of reseller.

Gary

Josh Bass · August 10th, 2006, 12:19 PM

You say free upgrade? Is that only for certain people?

Rob Lohman · August 10th, 2006, 12:30 PM

Josh: what is unclear? If you buy Vegas 6 starting from August 10th you are
eligable for a free update to 7 (in other words, you bought 7).

Josh Bass · August 10th, 2006, 12:42 PM

Oh, I thought maybe (hopefully) he meant anyone who had Vegas 6 was eligilble for a free upgrade. Wishful thinking. Didn't read that post carefully. Saw "free" and got stars in my eyes.

Rob Lohman · August 10th, 2006, 12:47 PM

That's what I though :) Too bad Josh....

Greg Watts · August 10th, 2006, 02:53 PM

Sweeet. I'll pickup 6 from ya next week then once the new info is out. :)

Paul Kepen · August 11th, 2006, 12:19 AM

Question: In the past has Sony generally offered an upgrade for the current owners of Vegas? (Vegas 6 + DVD was my 1st version, purchased last winter.)

August 2nd, 2006, 11:11 AM	#1
Greg Watts Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 66	Vegas 7 this month? I seem to recall reading that Sony would be unveiling the latest version of Vegas sometime this month and I'm wondering if that's accurate or just someone guessing? I'm sure we've got an insider or two around here who can spill the beans as it were. :)

August 2nd, 2006, 11:54 AM	#2
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	NDA's prevent anyone who knows anything from revealing any information. Anyone who knows, can't say. Anyone who says, doesn't know. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

August 2nd, 2006, 02:20 PM	#4
David Sheneman Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 26	Here's what I wrote in Sony's own Vegas forums back on July 26th: ************************************************ I just got the latest Sony Media Software News by e-mail which included this section about the upcoming WEVA convention (check out the last line): "WEVA fevah Professional videographers from around the world will converge in Las Vegas on August 21-24 to see and hear what's new in the world of wedding and event videography. If you plan to attend, be sure to stop by the Sony Media Software booth to see live demonstrations of Cinescore software and get a sneak peek at another upcoming release that will have video editors everywhere jumping for joy." ************************************************ It doesn't specifically say Vegas 7, but I can't imagine what else it would be. We'll know soon enough I guess. __________________ David Sheneman Rockford, IL

August 2nd, 2006, 04:33 PM	#5
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	To see Vegas 7, just travel to Amsterdam's RAI in September and visit the IBC tradeshow: http://www.ibc.org/cgi-bin/exhib_det...cgi?db_id=4287 (I can't verify the link right now, since the IBC site seems to be down. The link worked last month though...) -JF __________________ Jon Fairhurst

August 10th, 2006, 11:51 AM	#9
Gary Bettan Sponsor: Electronic Mailbox Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Glen Cove, NY Posts: 757	we hope to have a bunch of Vegas 7 news for you next week. We've been told by our Sony reps that anyone purchaseing Vegas 6 from us at this point (Aug 10th) will qualify for the free upgrade to Vegas 7. I don't know if this is for all purchases, but I do know that our customers will be covered. I'm pretty sure that once the new Vegas 7 info goes live next week, all sales going forward will be covered for everyone regardless of reseller. Gary __________________ Check out http://www.videoguys.com 800 323-2325 We are the video editing and live video production experts! DV InfoNet members save 5%! Use Coupon Code DVINFO5OFF

August 2nd, 2006, 12:10 PM	#3
Greg Watts Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 66	Yeah. I know. But it never hurts to ask. :)

August 9th, 2006, 02:43 AM	#6
Sharyn Ferrick Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sitka Alaska Posts: 128	Sony's announcements re AVCHD camcorders references VEGAS 7 as supporting AVCHD and since the new camcorders are due out in Sept, my guess is that you will see something pretty soon Sharyn

August 9th, 2006, 05:00 AM	#7
Vincent Croce Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 263	The link worked fine for me, Jon. Here's the excerpt you were talking about... New Vegas 7 for HD video editing and production See the newest version of Vegas® software! Vegas 7 includes key enhancements that provide better editing solutions for HD, increased playback performance for both audio and video, a robust XDCAM workflow and advanced editing functionality for increased productivity. Also on show is DVD Architect™ 4, which is included in the Vegas+DVD Production Suite. Vegas 7 is available in late September, with French, German, and Japanese versions available in the following weeks.

August 9th, 2006, 02:21 PM	#8
Greg Watts Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 66	Late September. I was going to pull the trigger on Vegas 6 now (currently editing on Premiere Pro and hating it) but I think I'll just sit tight for another 45 days. I don't want to sink the cash into Vegas and have the newer one come out outside the widow for me getting the free upgrade since that's usually 30 days and I'm a tight wad that way. :)

August 10th, 2006, 12:19 PM	#10
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	You say free upgrade? Is that only for certain people? __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

August 10th, 2006, 12:30 PM	#11
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Josh: what is unclear? If you buy Vegas 6 starting from August 10th you are eligable for a free update to 7 (in other words, you bought 7). __________________ 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

August 10th, 2006, 12:42 PM	#12
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Oh, I thought maybe (hopefully) he meant anyone who had Vegas 6 was eligilble for a free upgrade. Wishful thinking. Didn't read that post carefully. Saw "free" and got stars in my eyes. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

August 10th, 2006, 12:47 PM	#13
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	That's what I though :) Too bad Josh.... __________________ 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

August 10th, 2006, 02:53 PM	#14
Greg Watts Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 66	Sweeet. I'll pickup 6 from ya next week then once the new info is out. :)

August 11th, 2006, 12:19 AM	#15
Paul Kepen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minneapolis Minnesota Posts: 347	Is Sony likely to offer Upgrades? Question: In the past has Sony generally offered an upgrade for the current owners of Vegas? (Vegas 6 + DVD was my 1st version, purchased last winter.)