Thanks, David. Any thoughts on the "FASST Start Vegas" and
"Vegas Pro 8: Features Revealed" discs? I'll get the Protype and DVDA discs, just deciding between those other two versus the compositing disc (have you seen the compositing disc?).

Thanks!

volumes 1 and 2 in the Absolute Series go much more in depth with Vegas than either of these two titles I believe. (FASST and Features Revealed). The basics in Vegas don't change much from version to version. I believe the idea is that the two you mention would cover primarily what is new about those versions, while the volumes 1 and 2 are in depth training on the core product.

I have not seen the compositing disc but I imagine it builds even further on what is in volumes 1 and 2.

Thanks! I see they offer volumes 1-3 in a bundle now. So now I'm even more confused. :-)

I appreciate the input!

If it were me, I'd get the DJ deal, and just tack on the compositing DVD.

you spend a bit more, but for the money the deal can't be beat.

Compositing DVD is good, well worth it if you are unfamiliar with compositing in Vegas, and want to start doing more of it.

Vegas Volumes 1 and 2 are a bit older but more in-depth, so if you aren't already very familiar with Vegas you should get something like the Fasst start Vegas to guide you in your learning.

Be aware that I do some contract work for VASST, so my view may not be entirely impartial, but I'm a 5+ year vegas vet, and I'm honest, and like to help people :)


Dave

I keep getting errors then a "diagnose connection poroblems" screen in the VASST store. My connection is fine. I would like to take a look at the ProType Titler DVD and the Advanced DVDA. Anybody else having this problem?

Dave, I've used Vegas quite a bit, but am very much a noob. I bought V Pro 8 a few years ago, and upgraded to 9 in 12/2009, so that's the limit of my work in it.

BTW, regardless of which dvds I buy, I'm buying the Ultimate S Lite addon, primarily because I like to create slideshows for our Scouts Troop (for instance, we just completed Philmont again this summer, and I'm tasked with creating slideshows). I usually use Memories On TV, but I like how I can use markers in Ultimate S Lite to sync with the music, the only thing missing from MOTV.

As for the dvds, I was all set to buy these, until I read your comment :-)
the volumes 1-3 bundle, which includes dvda basics;
volume 9 for the protype titler stuff
perhaps the advanced dvda disc
perhaps the compositing disc (vol 10), although it could wait

I figured those would help me understand parent-child compositing and other items. Then I could see whether I still need disc 10.

However, I think you're saying that the two discs (FASST Start and Volume 8) would be as good as volumes 1 and 2?

Thanks again.

reberclark, I'm not having that problem at this time, but I remember running into it a few months ago

I can't remember, but I don't think parent child is discussed in too much detail in anything but the Vol. 10 DVD.

Vol. 1-3 bundle plus 9 and 10 are a good set to get, especially at this pricing, and I'd do it, but add in Fasst start Vegas if it were me.

anyway, that's just my thoughts on the matter. then you can hang on DVDA advanced till you see if it's necessary. if you order soon, the sale might even be going on by the time you get it and you can still order vol. 6 before the sale ends.

Dave

Dave, sorry to be dense, but I really appreciate the opinions of anyone who has actually used these.

So, you'd recommend I get volumes 9 (protype) and 10 (compositing). Then it's down to either
(a) vol 1-3 bundle plus Fasst Start; or
(b) the DJ bundle, which is vol 3 (basic dvda), vol 6 (advanced dvda), vol 8 (new features of Pro 8), and Fasst Start

Option (b) would be a little less expensive, since it includes Fasst Start and volume 9. In addition, it included both dvda discs. However, if volumes 1-2 are deeper than volume 8, then perhaps option a is better?

Having never used any of these, it's hard to know whether to go with vols 1-2 (plus Fasst?) or vol 8 and Fasst.

Thanks again, everyone. :-)