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johnmeyer wrote on 7/27/2003, 10:33 AM
It sounds like you may have created a keyframe so that color correction is not applying equally for the entire clip.

Vegas lets you create keyframes at any point in an event (clip). You set the effects for that exact moment in time. The default is for the effect to linearly change, frame by frame, to the setting you put at the next keyframe in the event. The killer is that if you happen to have the timeline cursor in the middle of the event when you add the color correction, there will be no color correction for the first frame, and then, frame by frame, the color correction will increase to the value you set, until it gets to the keyframe location.

Keyframes can be visually seen at the bottom of the dialog box where you set the effect. I recommend that you click on the event in question, then click on the little button on the far right side of the event. This should bring up the dialog where you have set your color correction. I suspect that you will find, on the timeline at the bottom of this dialog, a series of one or more diamonds. These are the keyframes. For now, I recommend that you right click on each one and select "delete." Then, click at the far left of this timeline to move Vegas to this point in time. Now, set the color correction you wish. Close this dialog box. That color correction should now apply evenly across the entire event.

Beware of keyframes! They are very powerful, but Vegas' default of adding a keyframe at whatever timeline point you happen to be when you revisit the effects dialog box can get you into lots of trouble if you aren't watching carefully.
BillyBoy wrote on 7/27/2003, 11:13 AM
John gave some good advice. While you can use keyframes, until you get use to the finer points to use them to advantage you may find that spliting into multiple events makes it easier to apply different strengths for the various filters. Generally it is also a good idea to get in the habit of setting a first keyframe at the very beginning of each event you apply a filter to so it is evenly applied across an event. Once you understand the concept, then you can add key frames to effect the strength of the filter
within the event. It is assumed you already know how and have locked sync cursor which will make your keyframe events sync to the main timeline.

While a little confusing until you do it a few times filters can be applied in three main way.

1. Dragging and dropping on the Preview window effects the ENTIRE project.
2. Dragging and dropping on the track header area (extreme left) effects the whole track.
3. Dragging and dropping on timeline only effects the event the filter was dropped on.

You can tell which by looking for the appropriate FX icon to turn green. One word of caution. You can easily attempt to drag and drop some filter on the timeline and if the drop doesn't take for the 'event' you desired the filter instead probably got applied to the entire track. Again, by watching the color cue you can see what the filter is effecting.

Also, by observing the filter work area you can drag filters in the plug-in chain. Some filters can dramatically change your video in a more profound way if their order in the plug-in chain is altered. This is covered in the full manual.
craftech wrote on 7/27/2003, 11:32 AM
Splitting it is the easiest, then color correct each section.

After you color correct you should save it, preferably with a name you will recognize. Give it a name and click on the little floppy disc icon at the top.

John
pjam wrote on 7/27/2003, 12:15 PM
Thanks guy's three really useful reply's I'm sure this will cure all my problems.
Cheers
Philip