Magic Bullet Looks

Guile Branco · June 13th, 2008, 08:10 AM

Hey my CPU usage is at 2% ... it shows Vegas 8 is running. Now 16 hours and 0%.
Any suggestions?

Rob Wood · June 13th, 2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Guile Branco

Hey my CPU usage is at 2% ... it shows Vegas 8 is running. Now 16 hours and 0%.
Any suggestions?

i didn't see any mention of the frame count in your preview window but from your description i'm guessing the answer is it hasn't increased.

i'd suggest canceling the render (CTRL-ALT-DEL if necessary), closing Vegas, re-booting, and trying again.

also: are u rendering in 8bit or32bit? i've had glitches like the one you're experiencing rendering in 32bit mode... it'd hit a certain frame and just stop... in 8bit it rendered fine.

Jeff Harper · June 13th, 2008, 09:24 AM

I'd suggest trying a render of a video with no effects, say dragging video of 20 minutes onto the timeline. It should take no more 10 minutes to render. That will narrow down things a bit. Check your CPU usage as well. I'm still bothered about the 40 minute video that took two hours to render that you mentioned.

Alastair Brown · June 13th, 2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Wood

also: are u rendering in 8bit or32bit? i've had glitches like the one you're experiencing rendering in 32bit mode... it'd hit a certain frame and just stop... in 8bit it rendered fine.

Likewise, had the same here.

Guile Branco · June 13th, 2008, 04:53 PM

Hey I made a few tests.
I tried rendering short projects with MB effects, and they rendered just fine. The frame count was slow but steady.
In the feature project the frame count stops at 587 which is where the effects begin, and stays there. Weird. I appreciate your help.

Guile Branco · June 13th, 2008, 06:24 PM

How do I change from 32 bit to 8 bit?

Richard Hunter · June 13th, 2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Harper

Processor speed is everything.

I think GPU helps a lot as well.

Richard

Alastair Brown · June 13th, 2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Guile Branco

How do I change from 32 bit to 8 bit?

File/Properties then look for the Pixel Format box.

Over simplifying it, 32bit gives you more dynamic range which makes for improved colours (somebody correct me if I am wrong). These pics show the difference. It comes at the price of longer renders.

Alastair Brown · June 13th, 2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian Stark

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=123627 Is this any good, Alastair?

Ian pointed out that the $99 upgeade path was open to Vegas 7 users as it came bundled with MB Lite. I had alreay purchased at this point. E-mailed MB and I am delighted to say that they are going to refund the difference.

Vary rarely do you get GREAT customer service like that these days.

Even at full price, this is a HUGELY powerful toolset to have at your disposal. If you qualify for the $99 upgrade path, you would be a fool not to grab this with both hands.

STUNNING!!!!!!!!

Guile Branco · June 13th, 2008, 09:23 PM

Problem solved folks!!! Guess what:

I upgraded my Vegas from 8a to 8b and now its been one hour and 10% done rendering.
so happy!
amazing, my Vegas was crashing!!!!!

Thanks

Ian Stark · June 13th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Alastair - refreshing to hear. I don't want to steal anyone else's thunder, though - it was James Hooey that discovered the upgrade route, not me!

Guile - congratulations! Glad you got it sorted.

Jeff Harper · June 14th, 2008, 12:06 AM

Great Guile, happy to hear you've found the solution!

What a fantastic deal on the MB...unbelievable. thanks to those who blazed this upgrade path and passed it on!

Sherif Choudhry · June 14th, 2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alastair Brown

Ian pointed out that the $99 upgeade path was open to Vegas 7 users as it came bundled with MB Lite. I had alreay purchased at this point. E-mailed MB and I am delighted to say that they are going to refund the difference.

Vary rarely do you get GREAT customer service like that these days.

Even at full price, this is a HUGELY powerful toolset to have at your disposal. If you qualify for the $99 upgrade path, you would be a fool not to grab this with both hands.

STUNNING!!!!!!!!

Alistair, did you get the $99 upgrade from using your vegas 8 licence or vegas 7?
Thanks

Fergus Anderson · June 14th, 2008, 04:33 PM

Hi guys - can anyone tel me what the procedure for upgrade is?
I added the $99 to the card and it took me straight to payment without asking for my Vegas 7 serial?

I have already upgraded from Vegas 7 to Vegas 8 - do I still qualify?

Cheers

James Hooey · June 14th, 2008, 10:22 PM

Glad to hear that some other people seem to be getting the deal too!

Fergus - strangely it never asked for a Vegas 7 serial number from me either during download, purchase or install. It seems the software might detect the Bullets Looks plugin from Vegas 7 to allow it to be a valid upgrade serial # that Red Giant emails you after purchase. In either case it worked fine.

If you want confirmation before you buy just email them and ask. They were quick to respond and were completely thumbs up to the $99 pricing for me.

June 13th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#56
Ian Stark Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,237	Alastair - refreshing to hear. I don't want to steal anyone else's thunder, though - it was James Hooey that discovered the upgrade route, not me! Guile - congratulations! Glad you got it sorted. __________________ www.vit-media.com www.classicmachinefilms.co.uk

June 14th, 2008, 10:22 PM	#60
James Hooey Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bruce Pennisula, Canada Posts: 316	Glad to hear that some other people seem to be getting the deal too! Fergus - strangely it never asked for a Vegas 7 serial number from me either during download, purchase or install. It seems the software might detect the Bullets Looks plugin from Vegas 7 to allow it to be a valid upgrade serial # that Red Giant emails you after purchase. In either case it worked fine. If you want confirmation before you buy just email them and ask. They were quick to respond and were completely thumbs up to the $99 pricing for me. __________________ For Stock Footage http://www.revostock.com/ViewProfile.html?&ID=4811 My Website http://www.soundprostudios.com

June 13th, 2008, 08:10 AM	#46
Guile Branco New Boot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 22	Hey my CPU usage is at 2% ... it shows Vegas 8 is running. Now 16 hours and 0%. Any suggestions?

June 13th, 2008, 09:24 AM	#48
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	I'd suggest trying a render of a video with no effects, say dragging video of 20 minutes onto the timeline. It should take no more 10 minutes to render. That will narrow down things a bit. Check your CPU usage as well. I'm still bothered about the 40 minute video that took two hours to render that you mentioned.

June 13th, 2008, 04:53 PM	#50
Guile Branco New Boot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 22	Hey I made a few tests. I tried rendering short projects with MB effects, and they rendered just fine. The frame count was slow but steady. In the feature project the frame count stops at 587 which is where the effects begin, and stays there. Weird. I appreciate your help.

June 13th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#51
Guile Branco New Boot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 22	How do I change from 32 bit to 8 bit?

June 13th, 2008, 09:23 PM	#55
Guile Branco New Boot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 22	Problem solved folks!!! Guess what: I upgraded my Vegas from 8a to 8b and now its been one hour and 10% done rendering. so happy! amazing, my Vegas was crashing!!!!! Thanks

June 14th, 2008, 12:06 AM	#57
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Great Guile, happy to hear you've found the solution! What a fantastic deal on the MB...unbelievable. thanks to those who blazed this upgrade path and passed it on!

June 14th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#59
Fergus Anderson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 321	Hi guys - can anyone tel me what the procedure for upgrade is? I added the $99 to the card and it took me straight to payment without asking for my Vegas 7 serial? I have already upgraded from Vegas 7 to Vegas 8 - do I still qualify? Cheers