Vegas Video discussions from 2005 (Q3Q4)

[John Rofrano]

You would have to route the output of the Keyrig to one of the Mona outputs that is not being used to monitor the mix (i.e., not channel 1 or 2 assuming this is a stereo mix). Then physically attach a 1/4" patch cable from that output back into one of the analog inputs. Finally record that analog input in Vegas 5.

I don’t have a Mona so I don’t know if this type of routing is possible right within the Mona’s software control panel, but I have an M-Audio Firewire 410 and this is the only way I’ve found to do this with the FW410.

~jr

[John Rofrano]

It is hard to put back what was not recorded, but I would start with using the Track EQ and boosting the bass and see what you get. You might also try and add some compression via the Track Compressor to make what is there sound fuller. Then get a better microphone for next time. ;-)

~jr

[Bill Grant]

Ok,
So this latest project I am delivering tommorrow goes to a guy with a plasma HD tv. Is there a way for me to render a standard aspet project shot with standard aspect that will look decent on a widescreen? If this is a stupid question just check my status (New Boot) that will tell you how much I know...

Bill Grant
www.grantphotovideo.com

[Edward Troxel]

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=48689

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=46361

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=39395

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=35105

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=50579

You can simply do a search on "widescreen" for many more hits.

[Michael Liebergot]

How do I use track compression in Vegas 6?
Can I compress the audio in Soundofrge 6?

[Edward Troxel]

Originally Posted by Michael Liebergot

How do I use track compression in Vegas 6?

The audio track header should already have a compressor effect on it. Just open the dialog, pick one of the presets, and make any other adjustments as needed. If you have other compressors installed, they can be used.

Originally Posted by Michael Liebergot

Can I compress the audio in Soundofrge 6?

Yes

[Bill Grant]

Sorry, I knew as soon as I posted that I should have searched first. Thanks, that was perfect...

Bill

[Michael Liebergot]

I am going to be either picking up a Sony A1U or an FX1 to shoot weddings with along with my VX2100, and Canon GL1 (CYA cam). The HDV cam would trun into my primary cam and the VX2100 would be secondary wide angle cutaway cam.

I would shoot in HD and downconvert (using GearShift) to either a proxy or intermediary codec (Cineform) for editing in Sony Veags 6c.

My question is, when I am mixing both HDV (Proxy of Cineform) and DV footage on the same timeline, which project setting should I be using for the editing (DV template for DVD, which would be the final destination or HDV template)?
Keeping in mind that my final destination for this will be standard MPEG2 for DVD.

I would like to take full advantage of the added resolution from the HDV footage to zoom in a cop the picture even better. I do know that doing this would unfortuantely add considerably to my render time.

Eventually, once there is a mainstream delivery format for DVD and editing and delivery can be done in less time, I will only be shoting with HDV cams of the same brand at least.
So if I get an A1U then I would get the same or at least an FX1. I would still keep my VX2100 for emergencies, but obviously sell my GL1 for funds to purchase the new HDV camera.

Thanks for the feedback
Michael

[John Wheeler]

I'm trying to import an image that is roughly 7,000 X 5,000. I need that resolution because i will be zooming in very close to image. When I try to render the video, it has an error and says something like "your system is low on memory"

is there a limit to the size of an image that vegas can handle and/or is there a trick to bring in large images?

thanks

j.

[Edward Troxel]

What version of Vegas are you running?

I don't know of a specified limit within the documentation but I do know others have had the same problem with larger files.

[John Wheeler]

Originally Posted by Edward Troxel

What version of Vegas are you running?

I don't know of a specified limit within the documentation but I do know others have had the same problem with larger files.

It's the latest version 6c

j

[Dan Barnhill]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the suggestions.

John, you made my friggin day man. Works perfectly. Mona 5/6s outs to the Mona 1/2 ins.

Thanks.

Dan

[Edward Troxel]

Anything you can do to reduce the size will help. You can also try reducing the RAM Preview amount if you've changed that back to the default.

[Ian Stark]

John, this may not be the effect you're after but I had a similar problem a while back with a large image.

To overcome the issue I created a lower res version of the entire image and placed that on one track. I then created an image at full res from just the section I wanted to enlarge, placed that on a second (higher) track and sized it so that it looked as though it was part of the full image.

At the point where I wanted to zoom I moved the focus to the full res image to fill the screen and continued to zoom in until I hit the desired point in the picture. I also slightly defocused the lower res image and the edges of the higher res portion as I panned, which helped with the illusion.

It worked reasonably well but obviously wasn't a replacement for simply zooming in on a single picture. If you have multiple points to zoom to I suspect it would also be a bit complicated!

I have been looking for the veg file but for some reason I can't find it (I lost a 250gb external drive earlier this year - sigh - I suspect that's where it is).

[John Rofrano]

You’re welcome. Sometimes we get so focused on doing everything in the computer, we forget that a simple patch cable might be the solution. ;-)

~jr