Editing just a part of the event in Vegas 4

donp wrote on 7/1/2003, 10:34 PM
Hi I'm new to Vegas and need simple help. I have a project that is part black and white stills and part movie from an old VHS tape. When Itry to select the movie part and edit the color balance etc, Vegas also grabs the black and white stuff too. I need to figure out a way to edit just a part of the project and not the rest. I came from Pinnacle Studio 7 and was able to that there, so I know Vegas 4 can do it too but I'm a little lost.
Thanks very much.

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Chienworks wrote on 7/1/2003, 11:36 PM
It sounds like you're trying to adjust the colors for the entire track. You can do it this way by using keyframes in the color adjustment window so that the adjustment is zero in some parts and whatever you want in others. However, if you're only trying to adjust one event, you can apply the effect to that event only instead of to the entire timeline. Instead of clicking the Effects chain button in the track header (at the left edge of the screen), click on the one that's in the event itself. This will apply the effect to that event only.
MUTTLEY wrote on 7/2/2003, 12:41 PM
Like he said, keyframes are one method if it's all on one track. I usualy just split the track and apply the effect to either that one section that I want it on or move it to another track that has the effect applied to it. Looks seemless to me. If you want to move the section to another track the easiest way without risking loosing its place is to use the number 8 on your Numbered keypad ( whatever its called ) to move it up one track, or the number 2 to move it down.

- Ray

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donp wrote on 7/2/2003, 9:32 PM
OK, Muttley, I tried that and it worked great.

Chienworks, what you said also did it too.

Thanks very much now I have two tricks to do the same.
MUTTLEY wrote on 7/6/2003, 2:16 AM
lol, glad ta help. =)

For as much as I take from these forums, its a nice change to have some little tidbit ta offer.

- Ray

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