Project won't open - Magic Bullet Looks .dll problem/conflict? at DVinfo.net

James Binder · July 17th, 2009, 12:27 PM

Here's my issue with MB Looks 1.2 and Vegas 8.0c (build 260):

I have a Vegas project where on the timeline I have HDV clips and nested veg files. Within the nested veg files, I have applied MB to various clips (within the veg file(s), not on my maser timeline).

Big problem -- the project freezes upon opening (stays stuck at 0%).

My workaround:

- I have to close the stuck project (actually, closing in task manager)
- Then rename the LooksDX.dll file (I name it 'LooksDY.dll,' thus disabling Magic Bullet)
- Open back up the 'stuck project' (It now opens without MB applied to any clips or nested veg files)
- Close the stuck project (without saving)
- Rename 'LooksDY.dll' back to it's original name (LooksDX.dll)
- Reopen the stuck project - it now finally opens (with MB applied) and all is well.

What gives!?

Anyone have any thoughts or ideas about what's going on here?

Many thanks --

Win XP
Vegas 8.0c
Magic Bullet Looks 1.3

James Binder · July 21st, 2009, 03:31 PM

wow -- nobody else ever experience this? I feel so lonely...

Jeff Harper · July 21st, 2009, 09:31 PM

Nested files are not, and never have been a favorite way of working for me. It is simpler for Vegas to simply open a project and copy all the files to a timeline in another project.

Nested files can and do work, but take longer to render and to customize. Yours is a classic case in point. Just copy items on the timeline and paste to the other project and your problems are over.

July 17th, 2009, 12:27 PM	#1
James Binder Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NY, NYC Posts: 367	Project won't open - Magic Bullet Looks .dll problem/conflict? Here's my issue with MB Looks 1.2 and Vegas 8.0c (build 260): I have a Vegas project where on the timeline I have HDV clips and nested veg files. Within the nested veg files, I have applied MB to various clips (within the veg file(s), not on my maser timeline). Big problem -- the project freezes upon opening (stays stuck at 0%). My workaround: - I have to close the stuck project (actually, closing in task manager) - Then rename the LooksDX.dll file (I name it 'LooksDY.dll,' thus disabling Magic Bullet) - Open back up the 'stuck project' (It now opens without MB applied to any clips or nested veg files) - Close the stuck project (without saving) - Rename 'LooksDY.dll' back to it's original name (LooksDX.dll) - Reopen the stuck project - it now finally opens (with MB applied) and all is well. What gives!? Anyone have any thoughts or ideas about what's going on here? Many thanks -- Win XP Vegas 8.0c Magic Bullet Looks 1.3

July 21st, 2009, 03:31 PM	#2
James Binder Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NY, NYC Posts: 367	wow -- nobody else ever experience this? I feel so lonely...

July 21st, 2009, 09:31 PM	#3
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Nested files are not, and never have been a favorite way of working for me. It is simpler for Vegas to simply open a project and copy all the files to a timeline in another project. Nested files can and do work, but take longer to render and to customize. Yours is a classic case in point. Just copy items on the timeline and paste to the other project and your problems are over.