Vegas Timeline Misreads at DVinfo.net

David Rice · March 1st, 2011, 09:05 AM

I'm using Pro 8.c.

When I drop a 30p video onto the time line, Vegas tells me it's not progressive. When I set properties based upon the original file footage, properties tell me that it's not progressive. Field order=upper first in both cases.

I have tried all kinds of different file formats in 30p. The end result is the same.

Help...

Mike Kujbida · March 1st, 2011, 09:18 AM

What model was the camera that the footage came from?
I'm asking this because certain models (Canon HV series?) incorrectly report this as you've found out.
It's been discussed here before so I'm sure a search would turn up a discussion or two.

David Rice · March 1st, 2011, 09:39 AM

It doesn't matter. Any 30p footage that I have from Sony's, Canon Hv 20, 30, 40, Xh-a1 cameras.

Also, when I drop the 30p on a 8.1 timeline it says: field order=unknown.

?

Stan Harkleroad · March 1st, 2011, 09:43 AM

When I import 30p footage from the HV40 and match media properties it shows as lower field first. I just set it to progressive and go. If the footage is progressive then it shouldn't matter what Vegas says at first. Just make sure you set the properties correctly and output as progressive.

Edward Troxel · March 1st, 2011, 09:58 AM

Try this...

Add the clip to the timeline. Right-click the clip and choose properties. Now change it to Progressive. Now that it matches, click on the little "save" icon. The next time you add that type of clip, it should now default to Progessive.

David Rice · March 1st, 2011, 10:34 AM

Yes, I do that.

However, when I bring the rendered 30p clip back into Vegas 8.c, it still does not say progressive. I guess it would be, but this hole situation makes me a little paranoid as to whether it is 30p or not.

Oh well....

March 1st, 2011, 09:05 AM	#1
David Rice Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sitka Alaska Posts: 470	Vegas Timeline Misreads I'm using Pro 8.c. When I drop a 30p video onto the time line, Vegas tells me it's not progressive. When I set properties based upon the original file footage, properties tell me that it's not progressive. Field order=upper first in both cases. I have tried all kinds of different file formats in 30p. The end result is the same. Help...

March 1st, 2011, 09:18 AM	#2
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Re: Vegas Timeline Misreads What model was the camera that the footage came from? I'm asking this because certain models (Canon HV series?) incorrectly report this as you've found out. It's been discussed here before so I'm sure a search would turn up a discussion or two.

March 1st, 2011, 09:39 AM	#3
David Rice Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sitka Alaska Posts: 470	Re: Vegas Timeline Misreads It doesn't matter. Any 30p footage that I have from Sony's, Canon Hv 20, 30, 40, Xh-a1 cameras. Also, when I drop the 30p on a 8.1 timeline it says: field order=unknown. ?

March 1st, 2011, 09:43 AM	#4
Stan Harkleroad Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gautier, MS Posts: 175	Re: Vegas Timeline Misreads When I import 30p footage from the HV40 and match media properties it shows as lower field first. I just set it to progressive and go. If the footage is progressive then it shouldn't matter what Vegas says at first. Just make sure you set the properties correctly and output as progressive.

March 1st, 2011, 09:58 AM	#5
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Re: Vegas Timeline Misreads Try this... Add the clip to the timeline. Right-click the clip and choose properties. Now change it to Progressive. Now that it matches, click on the little "save" icon. The next time you add that type of clip, it should now default to Progessive. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

March 1st, 2011, 10:34 AM	#6
David Rice Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sitka Alaska Posts: 470	Re: Vegas Timeline Misreads Yes, I do that. However, when I bring the rendered 30p clip back into Vegas 8.c, it still does not say progressive. I guess it would be, but this hole situation makes me a little paranoid as to whether it is 30p or not. Oh well....