Output help fro Newbie.... at DVinfo.net

Diane Fields · October 8th, 2009, 12:43 PM

totally new to video, long time still photographer using PS and lots of other graphics apps. I'm working my way through learning the beginnings of Vegas Studio Platinum (still on demo), but having trouble with output. My test looks fine in Vegas--as it was shot, but after rendering and I get the message 'play', (forgot to say "I'm a PC" LOL), it opens in Media Player and is very dark. I've googled and found this isn't unusual--and I can adjust, but I would like to view (I save to disk and will upload to maybe Vimeo or Youtube) as it will look on those sites. Am I doing something wrong with my output--or is there another viewer to try? Or--assume that my output will look as the preview (at best/full) in Vegas when uploaded???

I'm having my issues figuring out what to upload from Vimeo's FAQs but will work my way through. AND--I will buy a book that has been recommended--I understand that there is no 9 version out yet so will buy the 8 version that was suggested (on another forum).

Thanks for any help, tips. I'm using the 'show me' tips now and the basics for working with it are making sense (if you are a long time PS user, it helps I suspect LOL), but lots and LOTS to learn. The output, though, is my first real problem.

Diane

Michael Hutson · October 8th, 2009, 04:36 PM

Hi Diane,

This link may help you.

Eugenia's Rants and Thoughts Blog Archive Exporting with Vegas for Vimeo HD

Diane Fields · October 8th, 2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Hutson

Hi Diane,

This link may help you.

Eugenia's Rants and Thoughts Blog Archive Exporting with Vegas for Vimeo HD

Thank you. That's very helpful. Update:---my output is fine. Evidently is an MS Media Player issue (and I did read quite a bit about it on the web). I only wanted to use it for a 'pre' viewer, but now I'll trust the Vegas preview.

Diane

Rick Diaz · October 11th, 2009, 06:12 PM

Diane, don't waste your money on the book, it is very skimpy on the subject of output. As for WMP, ditch that and download the free VLC Player software. Handles more formats and has more flexibility, like allowing you to pick bob or linear deinterlacing during playback.

Steve Renouf · October 12th, 2009, 12:43 PM

VLC also does a shed-load of other stuff too - like streaming and pvr...

The only thing it can't do is play Cineform files due to licensing issues.

October 8th, 2009, 12:43 PM	#1
Diane Fields Tourist Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 4	Output help fro Newbie.... totally new to video, long time still photographer using PS and lots of other graphics apps. I'm working my way through learning the beginnings of Vegas Studio Platinum (still on demo), but having trouble with output. My test looks fine in Vegas--as it was shot, but after rendering and I get the message 'play', (forgot to say "I'm a PC" LOL), it opens in Media Player and is very dark. I've googled and found this isn't unusual--and I can adjust, but I would like to view (I save to disk and will upload to maybe Vimeo or Youtube) as it will look on those sites. Am I doing something wrong with my output--or is there another viewer to try? Or--assume that my output will look as the preview (at best/full) in Vegas when uploaded??? I'm having my issues figuring out what to upload from Vimeo's FAQs but will work my way through. AND--I will buy a book that has been recommended--I understand that there is no 9 version out yet so will buy the 8 version that was suggested (on another forum). Thanks for any help, tips. I'm using the 'show me' tips now and the basics for working with it are making sense (if you are a long time PS user, it helps I suspect LOL), but lots and LOTS to learn. The output, though, is my first real problem. Diane

October 8th, 2009, 04:36 PM	#2
Michael Hutson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 249	Hi Diane, This link may help you. Eugenia's Rants and Thoughts Blog Archive Exporting with Vegas for Vimeo HD

October 11th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#4
Rick Diaz Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 146	Diane, don't waste your money on the book, it is very skimpy on the subject of output. As for WMP, ditch that and download the free VLC Player software. Handles more formats and has more flexibility, like allowing you to pick bob or linear deinterlacing during playback.

October 12th, 2009, 12:43 PM	#5
Steve Renouf Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jersey, GB Posts: 182	VLC also does a shed-load of other stuff too - like streaming and pvr... The only thing it can't do is play Cineform files due to licensing issues.