Vegas 6 worth the upgrade from Vegas 5 at DVinfo.net

Isaac Kim · February 10th, 2006, 05:02 AM

Hi Guys,

I'm getting a new editing/rendering computer soon. I was just wondering form those of you who have been using Vegas 6.0, is it worth it to upgrade from Vegas 5.0. I've been using Vegas 5.0 for about 1 1/2 years now and am pretty happy with it. I've heard 6.0 renders faster, but are there other major differences that make the upgrade worth it.
BTW, I'm not planning on doing any HD in the future.

Thanks,
Isaac

Mike Kujbida · February 10th, 2006, 05:37 AM

I'd wait until NAB (mid April) as that's when Sony generally releases the newest version and there's usually a discounted upgrade price.

Edward Troxel · February 10th, 2006, 08:30 AM

Take a look at Vol 3 #2 of my newsletters. It talks about the major differences added to Vegas 6 and DVDA 3. Then you can make a decision based upon whether or not those features would help you. There were some additional features added in later releases too. For example, 6.0c added the ability to import from a DVD including DVDs with AC3 audio.

John Hartney · February 10th, 2006, 10:31 PM

I'm still using version 5... there wasn't much in 6 to sway me to upgrade.

Barry Rivadue · February 26th, 2006, 07:14 PM

Just wondering, what are the odds of a Vegas 7.0 this year?

David Jimerson · February 26th, 2006, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry Rivadue

Just wondering, what are the odds of a Vegas 7.0 this year?

If history is any guide, pretty good.

Barry Rivadue · February 26th, 2006, 08:52 PM

Thanks; following the usual history then, if it's announced in April, when would it be available? I'm kind of in a tricky situation where I might need to get 6.0 this spring, but I only would do so if I can then upgrade to 7.0 at nominal cost compared to the usual upgrade price, having bought it so soon near its release. Within what timeframe could the purchase of 6.0 work out like this?

Rob Lohman · February 27th, 2006, 06:22 AM

As always wait with the buy until you need it (or need to learn it), see what's available then (and proven to be stable for production work). It's all speculation at this point anyway.

Dionyssios Chalkias · February 27th, 2006, 06:37 AM

Given that this thread is in the DV Vegas forum, I wouldn't expect major changes concerning SD format from a version 7. But considering that a simple letter update from 6.0c to 6.0d incorporates the Mainconcept AVC/AAC H.264 encoder and the transition period we are in, it wouldn't surprise me to see a 6.0g and beyond update before Vegas 7 shows up.

Michael McGruder · February 27th, 2006, 11:23 AM

I made the switch to V6 because I wanted to have the nested capability of pulling in numerous veg files into the timeline... Along with several other upgrades, I found the $200 upgrade price to be nominal for what I was getting in return -- but everyone's take on upgrades are different and it's ultimately up to you if you feel it's worth it.

You can download a trial of Vegas 6 to see if it's worth your time. In another forum I'm apart of, the scuttlebutt is that Sony is poised to make another announcement at NAB. Some have intepreted this as being a major Vegas announcement while others believe it's news concerning Acid and other software packages.

When V6 was announced, to be honest - I didn't see that much of a price drop of V5 until many months *after* the announcement - but I may remember that incorrectly....

Regards,
-Michael

Emre Safak · February 27th, 2006, 12:19 PM

The inclusion of the Mainconcept H264 encoder is quite notable.

Barry Rivadue · February 27th, 2006, 06:33 PM

I'll rephrase my question slightly--if I buy Vegas 6.0 now, and Sony happens to announce 7.0 in mid-April, would I qualify for a free (?) upgrade to 7.0, based on past history?

Decisions! Decisions! :D

Edward Troxel · February 27th, 2006, 08:44 PM

Barry, the answer is simple:

If you need the features in Vegas 6 - buy it now and don't worry about when a new upgrade may be available. If you don't need those features now, you can either buy now or buy later or not at all or wait for a future version. No one can tell you when the next version will be released nor can they tell you what period of time may get a free upgrade.

Barry Rivadue · March 1st, 2006, 08:35 PM

All good advice, and thus I decided >yes<, it makes sense to move forward with 6.0, so I returned to the Sony website where the upgrade was going for $209. But today I found out it's back up to $249! ARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!! I didn't know it was a limited time sale, which probably ended on 2/28. This is swell. Anyone know when the next sale will be?

Edward Troxel · March 1st, 2006, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry Rivadue

This is swell. Anyone know when the next sale will be?

Umm.... same answer as before.

February 10th, 2006, 05:02 AM	#1
Isaac Kim New Boot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 20	Vegas 6 worth the upgrade from Vegas 5 Hi Guys, I'm getting a new editing/rendering computer soon. I was just wondering form those of you who have been using Vegas 6.0, is it worth it to upgrade from Vegas 5.0. I've been using Vegas 5.0 for about 1 1/2 years now and am pretty happy with it. I've heard 6.0 renders faster, but are there other major differences that make the upgrade worth it. BTW, I'm not planning on doing any HD in the future. Thanks, Isaac

February 10th, 2006, 08:30 AM	#3
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Take a look at Vol 3 #2 of my newsletters. It talks about the major differences added to Vegas 6 and DVDA 3. Then you can make a decision based upon whether or not those features would help you. There were some additional features added in later releases too. For example, 6.0c added the ability to import from a DVD including DVDs with AC3 audio. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

February 10th, 2006, 10:31 PM	#4
John Hartney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Elgin, Illinois Posts: 206	I'm still using version 5... there wasn't much in 6 to sway me to upgrade. __________________ John Hartney Elgin, Illinois USA 847.742.9321

February 27th, 2006, 06:22 AM	#8
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	As always wait with the buy until you need it (or need to learn it), see what's available then (and proven to be stable for production work). It's all speculation at this point anyway. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 27th, 2006, 08:44 PM	#13
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Barry, the answer is simple: If you need the features in Vegas 6 - buy it now and don't worry about when a new upgrade may be available. If you don't need those features now, you can either buy now or buy later or not at all or wait for a future version. No one can tell you when the next version will be released nor can they tell you what period of time may get a free upgrade. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

February 10th, 2006, 05:37 AM	#2
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	I'd wait until NAB (mid April) as that's when Sony generally releases the newest version and there's usually a discounted upgrade price.

February 26th, 2006, 07:14 PM	#5
Barry Rivadue Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 508	Just wondering, what are the odds of a Vegas 7.0 this year?

February 26th, 2006, 08:52 PM	#7
Barry Rivadue Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 508	Thanks; following the usual history then, if it's announced in April, when would it be available? I'm kind of in a tricky situation where I might need to get 6.0 this spring, but I only would do so if I can then upgrade to 7.0 at nominal cost compared to the usual upgrade price, having bought it so soon near its release. Within what timeframe could the purchase of 6.0 work out like this?

February 27th, 2006, 06:37 AM	#9
Dionyssios Chalkias Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 64	Given that this thread is in the DV Vegas forum, I wouldn't expect major changes concerning SD format from a version 7. But considering that a simple letter update from 6.0c to 6.0d incorporates the Mainconcept AVC/AAC H.264 encoder and the transition period we are in, it wouldn't surprise me to see a 6.0g and beyond update before Vegas 7 shows up.

February 27th, 2006, 11:23 AM	#10
Michael McGruder Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 61	I made the switch to V6 because I wanted to have the nested capability of pulling in numerous veg files into the timeline... Along with several other upgrades, I found the $200 upgrade price to be nominal for what I was getting in return -- but everyone's take on upgrades are different and it's ultimately up to you if you feel it's worth it. You can download a trial of Vegas 6 to see if it's worth your time. In another forum I'm apart of, the scuttlebutt is that Sony is poised to make another announcement at NAB. Some have intepreted this as being a major Vegas announcement while others believe it's news concerning Acid and other software packages. When V6 was announced, to be honest - I didn't see that much of a price drop of V5 until many months after the announcement - but I may remember that incorrectly.... Regards, -Michael

February 27th, 2006, 12:19 PM	#11
Emre Safak Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brookline, MA Posts: 1,447	The inclusion of the Mainconcept H264 encoder is quite notable.

February 27th, 2006, 06:33 PM	#12
Barry Rivadue Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 508	I'll rephrase my question slightly--if I buy Vegas 6.0 now, and Sony happens to announce 7.0 in mid-April, would I qualify for a free (?) upgrade to 7.0, based on past history? Decisions! Decisions! :D

March 1st, 2006, 08:35 PM	#14
Barry Rivadue Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 508	All good advice, and thus I decided >yes<, it makes sense to move forward with 6.0, so I returned to the Sony website where the upgrade was going for $209. But today I found out it's back up to $249! ARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!! I didn't know it was a limited time sale, which probably ended on 2/28. This is swell. Anyone know when the next sale will be?