Vegas Video discussions from 2004 (Q3Q4)

Graham Bernard · September 27th, 2004, 09:18 AM

Hey guys . . try this and just see where in Oz the Veg Heads are . . AND GIT yerself on the map - NOW!

http://www.vegasusers.com/whereareyou/

Grazie

Steven Andrus · September 27th, 2004, 11:54 AM

is there a 3rd party plug that does this?

Steve Crisdale · September 27th, 2004, 05:13 PM

I use Vegas to edit my HD10u video.....don't know that I've got tricks etc. to share, but who knows!!!

I'm in the lovely Blue Mountains. Katoomba to be precise.

Hugh DiMauro · September 28th, 2004, 01:51 PM

What about just rendering to 30p instead of interlace 60i?

OH and another thing...

Can I render out MPEG-2 to mini DV tape or must I use AVI for Windows like I always do? In other words, is MPEG-2 only for when I make a DVD?

Brad Higerd · September 29th, 2004, 05:56 AM

The statement that SP2 cannot be deleted from some computers is true. We have 3 PCs at the office and 3 PCs at home, and all our office machines became dysfunctional when using network loaded plug-ins (example: SurvCADD). The removal of SP2 was successful in 2 of the 3 office machines. One still has it and the plug-in no longer works.

As far as Vegas, no problems observed so far.

Wayne Starick · September 29th, 2004, 07:17 AM

kick it to me... kick it to me...

In Adelaide!!

Steven Andrus · September 29th, 2004, 09:03 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Allan Phan : Very smooth, no problem here -->>>

David Jasany · September 29th, 2004, 09:07 AM

Thanks for the replies. It's good to see people are having success with Vegas and SP2. Since I'm starting with a fresh new PC, I decided to take the plunge and go with SP2. Some people have said that they've seen fewer problems when SP2 is installed on a fresh system rather than upgrade an existing system with SP1 and applications. Or maybe it's another internet myth.

Glen Elliott · September 29th, 2004, 06:52 PM

Finally dug into DVDA2 for the first time tonight. Trying to finish up a wedding on DVD and just wanted to do a simple static menu. With a chapter selections page(s), and "extras".

Anyway firt off DVDA2 will NOT preview on external monitor. I have absolutly no problems what so ever with Vegas 5 in this respect but for some reason DVDA2 will not do it.
Earlier in the night I went back to Vegas just to make sure it wasn't something wrong with my DV camera I'm using...nope worked fine. Went back into DVDA2....boom it was working all of the sudden.

I figure ok...just a minor glitch...it didn't detect it at first. No problem.... I do some more work in DVDA2 then save and close out to go back into photoshop for some more graphic work. Go BACK into DVDA2 about 20 minutes later and I cannot get it to preview to external monitor again. Now it won't do it no matter what I do....even going to Vegas and back like I did originally doesn't fix it. GRRRRR!

2nd Problem- I right click on the media in my project and choose "insert" sceen selection menu. By default it makes links with images and text. I just want text so I delete the thumbnails. I label all the links with text and use the align tools to line them up. I chose "underline" to be my highlight style and when I go to "preview" the menu all the text buttons aren't aligned. Even though when I'm NOT in preview mode they are perfect. I'm thinking it has something to do with the text box that surround the text but I haven't figured out how to fix it so they all align perfectly! Doh! Never thought DVDA2 would be such a pain.

Andre Andreev · September 29th, 2004, 06:53 PM

I just finished 2 large projects which involved using Vegas Video, DVD Architect, Photoshop, AfterEffects and Soundforge.

For the larger one (10+ hours of raw footage) I rendered each scene in a separate file and then created a "final cut" project (the equivalent of nested timelines I guess).

My less than perfectly planned approach resulted in more than 100 files in one folder.

My intent is to create a universal structure for the files of future projects which will accomodate the "nested timeline" approach and allow for easy backup and restore process.

Restoring will include recapturing of the raw files and naming them in exactly the same way, and making sure they were captured perfectly, or have a plan for dealing with misaligned footage.

As this is a multiple question request, feel free to supply one or more parts.

Experienced Vegas users, what is your approach?

Thank you!
-- Andre

Michael Wisniewski · September 29th, 2004, 07:48 PM

These are the basic folders I use on every project:

media - original video & sound files + Excel log
dvd - anything to do with DVD creation
nle - Vegas project files
web - Vegas project file with settings for the web

Depending on the project, I'll add more sub-sub-folders to help manage the mess. The Excel log file in the media directory is usually where I store the details on how & from where the original files were created.

Andre Andreev · September 29th, 2004, 08:04 PM

Michael, thank you for the reply.

What is the structure of the excel file?

Please post the column names and an examle row if possible.

Thanks.
-- Andre

Edward Troxel · September 29th, 2004, 08:40 PM

The preview problem is an know problem. The basic solution is to go into the properties, change it to widescreen, and then change it back. That should let the preview start working.

The alignment tools work for me. However, I *DO* have to make sure they are all left or right justified (not centered) depending on the side I'm wanting to align.

p.s. I, too, wish there was a way to specify text only when creating the menu entries.

Glen Elliott · September 29th, 2004, 08:46 PM

p.s. I, too, wish there was a way to specify text only when creating the menu entries. -->>>

Hmmm Sony...are you listening. Maybe for 2.0b perhaps? :)

Thanks Edward I'll give it a shot!

Michael Wisniewski · September 29th, 2004, 11:37 PM

September 27th, 2004, 09:18 AM	#961
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Vegas Takes Over the World! - Oz-VeggieMates . . ! Hey guys . . try this and just see where in Oz the Veg Heads are . . AND GIT yerself on the map - NOW! http://www.vegasusers.com/whereareyou/ Grazie

September 27th, 2004, 11:54 AM	#962
Steven Andrus Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 48	animatte for vegas? is there a 3rd party plug that does this? __________________ www.supafraud.com

September 28th, 2004, 01:51 PM	#964
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,207	Film Look What about just rendering to 30p instead of interlace 60i? OH and another thing... Can I render out MPEG-2 to mini DV tape or must I use AVI for Windows like I always do? In other words, is MPEG-2 only for when I make a DVD? __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

September 29th, 2004, 07:17 AM	#966
Wayne Starick Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 66	kick it to me... kick it to me... In Adelaide!! __________________ Wayne If there's no Internet in Heaven, I'm not going!

September 29th, 2004, 09:03 AM	#967
Steven Andrus Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 48	<<<-- Originally posted by Allan Phan : Very smooth, no problem here -->>> __________________ www.supafraud.com

September 27th, 2004, 05:13 PM	#963
Steve Crisdale Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Katoomba NSW Australia Posts: 635	I use Vegas to edit my HD10u video.....don't know that I've got tricks etc. to share, but who knows!!! I'm in the lovely Blue Mountains. Katoomba to be precise.

September 29th, 2004, 05:56 AM	#965
Brad Higerd Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 186	The statement that SP2 cannot be deleted from some computers is true. We have 3 PCs at the office and 3 PCs at home, and all our office machines became dysfunctional when using network loaded plug-ins (example: SurvCADD). The removal of SP2 was successful in 2 of the 3 office machines. One still has it and the plug-in no longer works. As far as Vegas, no problems observed so far.

September 29th, 2004, 09:07 AM	#968
David Jasany Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 313	Thanks for the replies. It's good to see people are having success with Vegas and SP2. Since I'm starting with a fresh new PC, I decided to take the plunge and go with SP2. Some people have said that they've seen fewer problems when SP2 is installed on a fresh system rather than upgrade an existing system with SP1 and applications. Or maybe it's another internet myth.

September 29th, 2004, 06:52 PM	#969
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	DVDA2 Frustrations.... Finally dug into DVDA2 for the first time tonight. Trying to finish up a wedding on DVD and just wanted to do a simple static menu. With a chapter selections page(s), and "extras". Anyway firt off DVDA2 will NOT preview on external monitor. I have absolutly no problems what so ever with Vegas 5 in this respect but for some reason DVDA2 will not do it. Earlier in the night I went back to Vegas just to make sure it wasn't something wrong with my DV camera I'm using...nope worked fine. Went back into DVDA2....boom it was working all of the sudden. I figure ok...just a minor glitch...it didn't detect it at first. No problem.... I do some more work in DVDA2 then save and close out to go back into photoshop for some more graphic work. Go BACK into DVDA2 about 20 minutes later and I cannot get it to preview to external monitor again. Now it won't do it no matter what I do....even going to Vegas and back like I did originally doesn't fix it. GRRRRR! 2nd Problem- I right click on the media in my project and choose "insert" sceen selection menu. By default it makes links with images and text. I just want text so I delete the thumbnails. I label all the links with text and use the align tools to line them up. I chose "underline" to be my highlight style and when I go to "preview" the menu all the text buttons aren't aligned. Even though when I'm NOT in preview mode they are perfect. I'm thinking it has something to do with the text box that surround the text but I haven't figured out how to fix it so they all align perfectly! Doh! Never thought DVDA2 would be such a pain.

September 29th, 2004, 06:53 PM	#970
Andre Andreev Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 98	Complex projects folder structure and archiving strategies I just finished 2 large projects which involved using Vegas Video, DVD Architect, Photoshop, AfterEffects and Soundforge. For the larger one (10+ hours of raw footage) I rendered each scene in a separate file and then created a "final cut" project (the equivalent of nested timelines I guess). My less than perfectly planned approach resulted in more than 100 files in one folder. My intent is to create a universal structure for the files of future projects which will accomodate the "nested timeline" approach and allow for easy backup and restore process. Restoring will include recapturing of the raw files and naming them in exactly the same way, and making sure they were captured perfectly, or have a plan for dealing with misaligned footage. As this is a multiple question request, feel free to supply one or more parts. Experienced Vegas users, what is your approach? Thank you! -- Andre

September 29th, 2004, 07:48 PM	#971
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	These are the basic folders I use on every project: media - original video & sound files + Excel log dvd - anything to do with DVD creation nle - Vegas project files web - Vegas project file with settings for the web Depending on the project, I'll add more sub-sub-folders to help manage the mess. The Excel log file in the media directory is usually where I store the details on how & from where the original files were created.

September 29th, 2004, 08:04 PM	#972
Andre Andreev Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 98	What does the log look like? Michael, thank you for the reply. What is the structure of the excel file? Please post the column names and an examle row if possible. Thanks. -- Andre

September 29th, 2004, 08:40 PM	#973
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	The preview problem is an know problem. The basic solution is to go into the properties, change it to widescreen, and then change it back. That should let the preview start working. The alignment tools work for me. However, I DO have to make sure they are all left or right justified (not centered) depending on the side I'm wanting to align. p.s. I, too, wish there was a way to specify text only when creating the menu entries. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

September 29th, 2004, 08:46 PM	#974
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	p.s. I, too, wish there was a way to specify text only when creating the menu entries. -->>> Hmmm Sony...are you listening. Maybe for 2.0b perhaps? :) Thanks Edward I'll give it a shot!

September 29th, 2004, 11:37 PM	#975
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Nothing fancy, please excuse the formatting. Filename \| Source \| Length \| Notes --------------------------------------------- mdv003-clip02.avi \| mdv003* \| 5:42 \| anna running down street score01.wav \| acid* \| 1:30 \| intro to project 3 logo.jpg \| photoshop \| n/a \| company bug/logo fire.avi \| cool 3d studio \| 0:30 \| magic blast etc. * mdv003 refers to a particular tape. I usually put acid, photoshop, and other project files in the nle folder ---------------------------------------------