Multiple project render

mikeysbistro wrote on 6/30/2004, 11:57 PM

Is there a new script that works with Vegas 5?

Notes: I was using GUI_Multiple_Batch_Render, but it won't run in V5. I checked out RenderQueue, but I don't know enough to make it render using two templates (DVDA MPEG2 and DVDA AC3)

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jetdv wrote on 7/1/2004, 4:50 AM

Open the script file in notepad, change the line that reads:

import SonicFoundry.Vegas;

to read

import Sony.Vegas;

johnmeyer wrote on 7/1/2004, 5:17 AM

The Batch GUI script won't work in V5.0b because of a bug in 5.0b. If you are using this version of Vegas and need a fix, let me know and I'll either email it to you or post a patched version that gets around the bug in Vegas. The change that jetdv describes WILL let you use the script with 5.0a.

jetdv wrote on 7/1/2004, 5:44 AM

If you open the File - Render As screen, pick the MPEG2 and/or MPEG1 file types, and then press on Cancel, the script should still work OK in 5.0b as-is.

rcampbel wrote on 7/1/2004, 7:31 AM

I just released a beta version yesterday of a MultiRender script that will work in Vegas4 and Vegas5. For more details go to:

http://www.peachrock.com/software/veggie-toolkit.html#MultiRender

It works well for me and I would like to get some feedback from others.

Randall Campbell

mikeysbistro wrote on 7/3/2004, 6:30 AM

Thanks for the replies.

Randall double thanks, your MultiRender script is the best one I've used. It is exactly what I was hoping somebody would finally get around to writing. Sony should include it with Vegas already. I'll have to check out your other scripts when I get a chance. Are you going to sell it when you're done? How much? Totally worth it for me.

I like that you can save re-usable jobs. Great for DVDA templates that I've already setup. I just re-render using the same generic file names. Also the installer for V5 is great.

Some notes after using it:
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1. I'd like the "renderer" and "template" options to stay the same after I add a job. Everytime I added a job to the queue, those two selections defaulted to the top selection in the combo box - not a big deal, just kinda cool to do.

2. Autofill the "Job Name" when a Vegas project is open and you start MultiRender. It autofills fine when Vegas is empty and you browse to a project.

3. Turn the MultiRender window opaque when it finishes rendering - it stayed transparent after it was done, which is a little confusing. ** The MultiRender window turned transparent when it started rendering, is it supposed to do that? It's a cool effect and I like it. Stops people from using the computer during the render. A check box to make it say "Do Not Touch, rendering in progress" would be cool too.

4. Lastly, add a check-box to use Network Rendering to speed up the encoding.

But those are all minor points, it is a very useful script, it saves a ton of time, and makes Vegas very user friendly. Thanks again.

rcampbel wrote on 7/3/2004, 1:00 PM

Thanks! As we discussed on the DV Info forum, I will be making some of these enhancements for Beta 2, which should be out next week.