OT: Free DaVinci Resolve 12 Editing Class
wwaag
wrote on 11/13/2015, 12:41 PM
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FPP
wrote on 11/14/2015, 2:55 PM
I don't mean any offense, but are we not trying to allow this Forum to be in the Sony Vegas Pro arena?
Occasionally if I see some free plugins or add-ons from other publishers I would mention here within.. But I am still learning Vegas Pro.. That's why I come here.
Again... No offense intended.
Peace my friend.
Occasionally if I see some free plugins or add-ons from other publishers I would mention here within.. But I am still learning Vegas Pro.. That's why I come here.
Again... No offense intended.
Peace my friend.
ushere
wrote on 11/14/2015, 4:51 PM
i don't see any harm in waag's posting - i appreciated it.
i use a variety of software in any one project - vegas as the base for it's speed and simplicity, ps to create graphics, ae for motion graphics, and resolve for cc and chromakeying.
IF there was one program that did all of this perfectly i'd be very happy, but in the meantime any info regarding how to produce a better product is most welcome here or on any other forum.
and i certainly don't take offence at your post...
i use a variety of software in any one project - vegas as the base for it's speed and simplicity, ps to create graphics, ae for motion graphics, and resolve for cc and chromakeying.
IF there was one program that did all of this perfectly i'd be very happy, but in the meantime any info regarding how to produce a better product is most welcome here or on any other forum.
and i certainly don't take offence at your post...
wwaag
wrote on 11/14/2015, 4:54 PM
No offense taken. I only posted it since I've read quite a few threads where others are using Resolve, usually for color grading, in addition to Vegas. Since Resolve apparently (I have no idea, just what I've read.) has a pretty steep learning curve, perhaps this could be of use to others.
ushere
wrote on 11/14/2015, 6:22 PM
resolve certainly does have a steep earning curve (relatively to vegas), but it's well worth it.
FPP
wrote on 11/14/2015, 9:00 PM
Once again my twisted logic is dismissed.. I hear you guys though.. What ever gets the job done. I just want to make sure that Sony doesn't pull the rug on us.. Maybe someday it will be a "One Stop Shop" NLE.
The more I learn how to use it, the less I see a need to jump ship.
This is an awesome NLE. I guess I can't see past my own skill level.
The more I learn how to use it, the less I see a need to jump ship.
This is an awesome NLE. I guess I can't see past my own skill level.
wwaag
wrote on 11/14/2015, 9:09 PM
I just want to make sure that Sony doesn't pull the rug on us.
Maybe you missed this thread. http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/forums/showmessage.asp?messageid=931815 Maybe they will. Maybe they won't. Maybe, they've already done it and we just don't know. Personally, I'm not worried, but apparently others are.
Maybe you missed this thread. http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/forums/showmessage.asp?messageid=931815 Maybe they will. Maybe they won't. Maybe, they've already done it and we just don't know. Personally, I'm not worried, but apparently others are.
Serena Steuart
wrote on 11/14/2015, 9:32 PM
Thanks wwaaq, that is a useful seminar. Film making involves many tools because no single tool does everything you want, or if they do then some will do it better than others. As a long term user of Vegas I like its functionality, but Resolve is superior in a number of areas. If we were to limit our discussions to Vegas Pro, we would never, for example, mention Handbrake or PhotoShop.
John222
wrote on 11/15/2015, 8:21 AM
Waag,
That's for the link, I've been interested in Resolve but needed a nice tutorial to get started.
FPP
Vegas is far from one stop shopping. I'm frequently jumping to Mocha Pro for stabilization, inserts and removes and over to Fusion for composites. And some times I just do some tracking and effects in Hitfilm and then bring them back to Vegas.
That's for the link, I've been interested in Resolve but needed a nice tutorial to get started.
FPP
Vegas is far from one stop shopping. I'm frequently jumping to Mocha Pro for stabilization, inserts and removes and over to Fusion for composites. And some times I just do some tracking and effects in Hitfilm and then bring them back to Vegas.
FPP
wrote on 11/15/2015, 4:35 PM
I'm not saying there is anything wrong with pointing out other software that enables an editor to enhance his or her Vegas Pro workflow.. I've done that myself here.. But to come to this forum and be directed to another NLE as a better or superior tool may give the impression that Vegas is lacking the power to complete a job.
I have RedGiant , New Blue and other such add-ons just as a way to spice up an already satisfactory job/jobs that I have completed with 95 percent Sony Vegas Pro.
As I mentioned before, I am still learning Vegas Pro and I stand by it and it's awesome professional character.
In fact , if it were not for Vegas' user friendly interface and comprehensive usability overall, I would never have considered myself a professional.
This was a door that was wide open for me and I walked in and after all these years of me trying, I found my passion on a whole new level.
And again I have to say that this forum played a very important role in that quest.
I have RedGiant , New Blue and other such add-ons just as a way to spice up an already satisfactory job/jobs that I have completed with 95 percent Sony Vegas Pro.
As I mentioned before, I am still learning Vegas Pro and I stand by it and it's awesome professional character.
In fact , if it were not for Vegas' user friendly interface and comprehensive usability overall, I would never have considered myself a professional.
This was a door that was wide open for me and I walked in and after all these years of me trying, I found my passion on a whole new level.
And again I have to say that this forum played a very important role in that quest.
ushere
wrote on 11/15/2015, 5:46 PM
whilst i agree with nearly everything you wrote i think I would never have considered myself a professional. rather limits your horizons.
vegas is a splendid piece of software (even with it's bugs, etc.,), and most certainly one of the easiest and fastest nle's to learn, HOWEVER, in order to truly be a 'professional' one has to look further afield than what one already knows. (i say this without meaning any disrespect). being a professional means knowing your business to the best of your abilities, and making a serious living from it means ever increasing that knowledge to offer your clients a fuller and more productive service.
and, as much as i am attached to vegas i never cease looking (and trying to learn) whatever other software might be available to help me become more efficient, creative, even if it is at the expense of my existing tool kit.
/pontification
vegas is a splendid piece of software (even with it's bugs, etc.,), and most certainly one of the easiest and fastest nle's to learn, HOWEVER, in order to truly be a 'professional' one has to look further afield than what one already knows. (i say this without meaning any disrespect). being a professional means knowing your business to the best of your abilities, and making a serious living from it means ever increasing that knowledge to offer your clients a fuller and more productive service.
and, as much as i am attached to vegas i never cease looking (and trying to learn) whatever other software might be available to help me become more efficient, creative, even if it is at the expense of my existing tool kit.
/pontification
Terje
wrote on 11/17/2015, 6:11 PM
>> if it were not for Vegas' user friendly interface and comprehensive usability
>> overall, I would never have considered myself a professional
I love Vegas (and have therefore been a critical voice over the years), but the tool doesn't make the man. The above is a little bit like a carpenter saying that he could not do his job without DeWALT. A tool is a tool, every tool (of note) will get you there. Learning how is the only thing. Sure, I prefer the Vegas work-flow over the Premiere work-flow, but Premiere works and works and works (for my projects). So I use Premiere.
>> overall, I would never have considered myself a professional
I love Vegas (and have therefore been a critical voice over the years), but the tool doesn't make the man. The above is a little bit like a carpenter saying that he could not do his job without DeWALT. A tool is a tool, every tool (of note) will get you there. Learning how is the only thing. Sure, I prefer the Vegas work-flow over the Premiere work-flow, but Premiere works and works and works (for my projects). So I use Premiere.
set
wrote on 11/18/2015, 2:05 AM
Thanks for sharing.
Very good tutorial for new Resolve users to begin with.
Still, Vegas Pro is a fast tool, but Resolve has a very deep capability.
Besides of the Resolve tool we are learning, I also have a better understanding about those 'Input/Timeline/Output Color Space'.
Just a bit curious, in order to simulate this in Vegas using Resolve's term:
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'Timeline' color space:
File>Project Properties> Pixel Format :32-bit floating point (full range)
View transform : ACES RRT (sRGB PC Monitor preview)
Compositing Gamma : for this one, which do you prefer for general video? 2.222 (Video) or 1.000 (Linear) ?
'Input' Color space:
Right Click on media>Properties>'Media' tab>Color Space: Sony S-Log2 if you are shooting with S-Log2 profile, but keep default if you are using other... (or ACES RRT: Rec709?)
'Output' Color Space:
Leave default.
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Am I correct with the above settings (only PC monitoring, render output DVD / Youtube media) ?
Set
Very good tutorial for new Resolve users to begin with.
Still, Vegas Pro is a fast tool, but Resolve has a very deep capability.
Besides of the Resolve tool we are learning, I also have a better understanding about those 'Input/Timeline/Output Color Space'.
Just a bit curious, in order to simulate this in Vegas using Resolve's term:
---------------------------------
'Timeline' color space:
File>Project Properties> Pixel Format :32-bit floating point (full range)
View transform : ACES RRT (sRGB PC Monitor preview)
Compositing Gamma : for this one, which do you prefer for general video? 2.222 (Video) or 1.000 (Linear) ?
'Input' Color space:
Right Click on media>Properties>'Media' tab>Color Space: Sony S-Log2 if you are shooting with S-Log2 profile, but keep default if you are using other... (or ACES RRT: Rec709?)
'Output' Color Space:
Leave default.
----------------------------------
Am I correct with the above settings (only PC monitoring, render output DVD / Youtube media) ?
Set