Grazie Goes Vegas!

Grazie wrote on 12/13/2002, 12:51 AM

Okay Guys 'n Gals, if UPS get it correct and deliver it to me today I should have Vegas Video in my hands in the next 8 hours [now 7:00am GMT Friday 13th - Oooer! Friday 13th - do you think I should be installing it today?].

What I need are some "MUST-do's" and "MUST not's" prior to installing it. Any ideas?

I've cut my teeth on Video Factory and also want to know if I leave VF on the system or will it create problems? Do I need to remove it? I hope not - as at least it is stable - yes?

I've got a Canon XM2 PAL=UK [US=GL2]. I've read on the Vegas KB that Canons hold the BUS and can create a problem. Any feedback on that? I will add that I tested the capture procedure in VF while I was in the camcorder shop - it work. I've also Captured with VF at home now - no problems. Does Vegas have a particular issue with a Canon cammy?

Best regards

Grazie

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jetdv wrote on 12/14/2002, 9:59 AM

Ed - [ might I call you that?] - your advise helped me through the night!

Actually, to my friends, it's Edward

YES - I do have VV 3.0c

Great - you don't need the download!

Q1: What is SMPTE? How would it relate to PAL? I've just plumped for 25fps in the Timeline. Yes?

I'm in NTSC land - you're in PAL. Choose the settings appropriate for you.

Q2: "Quantize to Frames" - WHo he? What does it do?

Make sure Quantize to Frames is ON. This will make sure your video frames start on a perfect frame. Previously (or with this turned off) it was easy to accidentally place video 1/2 frame, 1/4 frame off of where it needed to be. This setting helps eliminate that possibility.

Q3: I've got 256 RAM maximum in menu said 157 ? But a default of 64 appeared so I stayed with that. Yes?

Depends on whether you are going to use the RAM preview function and how much "time" you want to give to the RAM preview function. The more memory, the more time it can use. This is not a frequently used option for me.

Q4: Audio rate was defaulted to 44,100. Left it at that. Yes? What does the 48,000 do to performance? I suspect the higher the Audio rate the better the Audio quality.

Standard DV is 48,000. I would switch it to 48,000. Vegas Video has its' roots in Vegas Audio. Standard CD audio is 44,100. If you want to use video, 48,000 is the better choice.

Q5: What is the Batch Convertor that came on the INstall disc? Yeah, I know I can RTFM - but please just give me a "nod" in the right direction.

It is used to convert files between various formats. You can set up many conversions and it will process them all, one at a time, until all are completed. I have never used it.

OOooohhhh where to start.

Just play with it and ask questions until you reach your destination.

Edward

Grazie wrote on 12/14/2002, 11:59 AM

Johnny & Jetdv - Thank you very much. Truly comprehensive replies. And , I understood it too. You both took some time in putting an answer together for me - very grateful.

Grazie

JohnnyRoy wrote on 12/15/2002, 11:13 AM

Grazie,

You’re welcome. I find that people on these forums, in general, do take the time to help each other and I’m just trying to give something back for all the answers I found while searching others posts. Glad I could help.

~jr