Edward wrote:

>>>>and just capture normally via firewire.

Edward, is this approach lossless?

Brian

You're starting with MPEG2 - you've already lost. So the question is: do you capture standard or try locating some software that will convert it for you by uncompressing each frame from MPEG2 and recompressing to DV-AVI. You could probably argue that either method is better. I usually opt for the "easy" way out and connect the DVD player to my deck, hit capture on the computer, and hit play on the DVD player.

Export to Flv from Vegas Possible?
 

Is it Possible to Render out FLV in Vegas?


Thanks

I don't believe you can do so directly. You should be able to frameserve to another application that can, though.

This is what I thought. Thank you for clearing it up..Thanks

All you need to do to use the clips in vegas is to change the .vob extension to .mpg, then you should be able to import them directly into vegas

Just Load the Vob file into VirtualDubmod and save out the AC3 to Wav then load that into Vegas,Vegas will import Vobs just not the AC3 Muxed with it..

That's basically what I said up above. However, there's really no reason to change the extension - you can just drag the VOB straight to the Vegas timeline. But it's STILL not a good format for editing. And AC3 audio won't be imported.

I use SWISHmax with the Typewriter effect when I need to do this. Just drop the SWF file in Vegas and you have an instant typewriter title. It even has a cursor that follows the typing.

~jr

>>Removing a hum sound from a bad mic connection
 

I have an interview that has a constant hum sound in it from a bad connection.

What techniques can I use to remove this or make it sound better?


thanks DVI!

Sony make a noise reduction module--if anything can do it it should. It isn't cheap--I think 199--but its an excellent investment.

for a beta/digibeta do NOT use the mpeg (DVD) .. use the avi ..
you can get anything transferred for $$$$ ... if you want to save $$ .. find a place that has either beta or digibeta machines hooked up to their NLE .. if they use avid then you would go to avids site and download their CODEC (meridian ?) if they use FCP or other NLE with decklink then go to decklink and download their blackmagic codec ... you have to render out at 720x486 (not 720x480) using the codec that matches their NLE to beta/digibeta deck ... you deliver to them a external 1394 drive and they'll transfer the files to their HD's then onto beta or digibeta. figure around 200hr .. if 30 min piece figure 45 min ... if you do not render it out to their NLE/hardware card codec then figure another 1-2 hr of rendering time on their avid/fcp at 200hr ... also note that the new rendered file will be approx 60-65gigs

Face Blur
 

What is the easiest way to blur a face or a product brand using Sony Vegas 5

Look at Vol 1 #12 of my newsletters. I have an article in that issue about blurring faces. Check the link under my name.

Brent,
Something you can try:

Use a comb filter.
http://www.dv.com/news/news_item.jht.../2002/rose0902 dv.com requires registration.
Multi-tap delay filter in Vegas should do the delay for you.

Or you could try using a bunch of parametric filters.