[Release] VEGAS Pro 16 – Powerful video production & audio editing

VEGAS_CommunityManager wrote on 8/27/2018, 1:37 AM

Dear community

Today is the day: VEGAS Pro 16 is here!

We believe in VEGAS Pro. That's why, over the past year, we have released six free updates which have included more than 20 new features and 100 bug fixes.

We want VEGAS Pro to be the best video editing software ever. As you can see from this year's patch notes, we are continuing to invest heavily in VEGAS Pro and we will keep updating the software to make it better and better!

We are particularly proud of our highlights this year:

Motion Tracking
Storyboarding
HDR support

We read and collect user feedback. We always keep an eye on the community and we appreciate all of the feedback we get. So, please tell us what you think about the new version!

Finally, in the upcoming weeks, look for more VEGAS Pro tutorials on our YouTube Channel.

Here the full list of new features & bug fixes:

New Features

Video stabilization has been completely redeveloped in house to provide far better stabilization results
Motion tracking enables the user to follow the motion of on-screen objects and apply video FX and filters to the moving area
Bezier Masking OFX plug-in provides complete flexibility in creating multiple masks with simple to complex shapes, apply masks to the media or video FX, and use a motion track to have the mask follow selected objects in the video
Project Media thumbnails now feature hover scrub so you can easily review media files without first adding them to the timeline or Trimmer
The user can mark in and out points on each clip in the Project Media window, then preview just the material between the two points and add just that material to the timeline
In and out points can be marked separately on the same media in different bins–especially important in the new storyboard bins
Project Media thumbnails can now be resized in order to see more detail in the thumbnail
You can now preview multiple files sequentially in the Project Media window (including the new storyboard bins) either by selecting no files (in which case they will all preview one after the other) or by selecting specific files (in which case, just those files will preview)
Significant workflow improvements have been added to the Project Media bin system in the Project Media window
You can now drag a project media bin (including the new Storyboard bins) to the timeline to add all of the contents of that bin sequentially to the timeline
More logically centralized tools for adding media to your project through the Project Media window
Quick Start dashboard provides quick access to major workflow operations
Added color swatches to the Device Preferences to provide a visual indication of the Interface Type preference
Tiny Planet OFX plug-in for creative treatment of regular and 360 footage
You can now easily add a missing audio or video stream back to your project automatically synchronized and grouped with its partner stream
A button has been added to the Render As dialog box to instantly set the render to location to match the project file location
Robust auto-save and backup options have been added so the user can specify how often they want their project saved or backups created
The user can generate automatic subtitle events on a new subtitle track from TXT and CSV files, including support for timecode in and out information in a CSV file so that the subtitles end up in the exact desired position
A new menu item allows the user to remove gaps between selected events
The user has an option to export HDR metadata in HEVC 32 bit projects which can then be ready by sites such as YouTube

Bug Fixes

Multiple project media bin bugs have been resolved
Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Y functionality has been restored in the tree view of the Project Media window
RAM usage is now managed properly and efficiently in complex projects
Double-clicking on a media generator thumbnail now properly adds the generator to the timeline
You can now properly directly access the context menu for Text parameter keyframes and keyframes properly receive focus in all click cases
A blank window no longer appears when the "Swap for" folder contains no compatible files
Non-functional Help button no longer appears in Edit Visible Button Set dialog box
VEGAS no longer crashes when a group track is removed via scripting
The Render As dialog has been refined so that it no longer shows incorrect options of some file formats
Export to Media Composer/Pro Tools AAF no longer fails when the video track contains a still image
Export to Davinci Resolve now delivers tracks in the proper order
The Video scopes now properly reflect ACES color-managed output
The Render As dialog no longer becomes hidden in certain circumstances
The Internet HD 720p 29.97 fps (AMD VCE) template for the MAGIX AVC/AAC MP4 file format now correctly renders at 29.97 fps as expected
For scripting, the ExpandTrackGroup method in the TrackGroup class no longer incorrectly collapses a group if it already expanded
The LUT filter and other OFX plug-ins now properly recognize special characters in folder names

Best Regards,
The VEGAS Pro team

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vkmast wrote on 9/8/2018, 5:48 AM

Related "Connects", older and newer.

FPP wrote on 9/8/2018, 1:04 PM

I am getting the impression that when a new version is released, the user has to realize they may have invested too soon in the current version they purchased only a few months ago.

I’ve been told to learn another NLE just in case I can’t tolerate the bugs that seem to come out of nowhere whenever it gets close to the time for another “Magical” release that will solve “Known” issues you have with the last version and sprinkled with a couple of “New” features.

I have so much time invested in Vegas Pro.. And I always try to understand that development of this software is very specialized.. But I have never really been able to finish even the simplest project edits without having to stop my workflow and solve a tech issue with the software.

I’m standing by Vegas until I can’t afford to anymore.

Vegas Pro 15 Suite (latest update).

windows 10 64bit 3.4ghz i7 7th gen

16g ram

nVidia GeForce series

thefordprefect wrote on 9/10/2018, 12:49 AM

hi, got free upgrade from 15 to 16, and latest bug fix.

Using the new video stabilisation 1 major problem

The zoom level reverts to 0 every time the programme is restarted (possibly finger trouble but I cannot find the answer)

less important

The new stabilisation does not seem to correct for "rotational wobble" The earlier simple one does. is it therefore a great improvement?

Also many crashes but I assume the crash reports sent will eventually be seen!

set wrote on 9/10/2018, 1:21 AM

The zoom level reset to 0 is known issue and will be fixed on the next 2nd update.

gavin-impett wrote on 9/10/2018, 11:54 PM

Double posting, but how do I find customer support's email? I purchased but no serials were sent.

set wrote on 9/11/2018, 2:04 AM

Double posting, but how do I find customer support's email? I purchased but no serials were sent.

Try check in the spam box... just in case... - should you need to contact support:

https://support2.magix.com/customer/en/vegas/form

frederick-wise wrote on 9/12/2018, 7:09 AM

Anyone able to try out the proDAD Vitascene Pro V3 as a trial for Vegas 16 Suite? I downloaded the suite and can't get the proDAD to open as it's asking for a serial number. I see the price difference between the 3 versions of an upgrade are basically based on the extra 3rd party goodies one gets. Based on the little video ads they show, I don't really see anything that exciting in proDad Vitascene Pro3 or that Boris "lights" thing. I think one can already do these things fairly well with what comes with Vegas. I rarely use these types of things as they look gimmicky and I already have several similar add-ons from NewBlue. Anyone think these add-ons are worthy of the extra cost?

...a day later... Support got back to me and said there is no way to try it other than as a stand-alone via proDAD. Nice marketing, NOT....

Greg-Kintz wrote on 9/23/2018, 11:28 PM

I purchased the Vegas 15 / 16 combo offer so when 16 became available I would then get that as well. (and is the primary reason I purchased 15) I still have not received upgrade info from Magix.

Is there a thread for this given issue?

set wrote on 9/23/2018, 11:35 PM

Have you tried checking the spam box, just in case?

https://support2.magix.com/customer/en/vegas/form

Greg-Kintz wrote on 9/24/2018, 12:53 AM

That was the first thing I did. Checked spam filters, junk mail etc.. nothing. And all other previous emails from Magix have always come through without issue.

Greg-Kintz wrote on 9/24/2018, 12:59 AM

btw: Thank you for the link, and have sent a request to Magix.

Greg-Kintz wrote on 9/26/2018, 3:37 PM

How long typically does it take a Magix representative to reply?

I don't mean that as rude, but just curious.

vkmast wrote on 9/26/2018, 3:52 PM

@Greg-Kintz Try going now to https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/us/support/ and see if you get a Let's Chat online pop-up.

Greg-Kintz wrote on 9/26/2018, 4:07 PM

Thanks!!

Dim-w wrote on 9/28/2018, 5:04 AM

Vegas 16 work very slowly, even on small projects. Even the elementary movement of several files on timelines terribly hangs. At the Vegas Pro 15 everything works perfectly. And all this for the tracker, storyboard and new stabilizer For example: https://dropmefiles.com/974960

set wrote on 9/28/2018, 5:49 AM

Vegas 16 work very slowly, even on small projects. Even the elementary movement of several files on timelines terribly hangs. At the Vegas Pro 15 everything works perfectly. And all this for the tracker, storyboard and new stabilizer For example: https://dropmefiles.com/974960

Known issue - had the same trouble too here...

Turd wrote on 9/28/2018, 9:26 AM

Disclaimer: I admit that I sing the praises of all things Vegas to everyone who listens to me, and I don't doubt that some users are having problems with 16 -- some pretty major -- but in all fairness, I feel like I should weigh in with my experience so far.

I don't have anything special at all when it comes to hardware and I've had zero problems with 16. Not one. Even the demo project that's let many people down plays flawlessly for me. I've not really pushed Vegas to its limits, and I've not yet tried all the toys, but I'm getting there. I do know there are some known issues that are being worked on, but I haven't done any editing yet that exposes those problems to me.

I write the above as just a plain ol' regular user. I'm receiving no compensation whatsoever from anyone regarding what I wrote above. I've never worked for Sonic Foundry, Sony or Magix nor have I ever had any contact -- directly or indirectly -- with anyone who does. I guess this is a classic case of YMMV. For me, my mileage is pretty gosh-darn awesome and I say Vegas Pro 16 (Build 261) is an amazing product that gets the job done for me every day. I think it's important for everyone to know about problems to watch for, and I personally thank everyone who's written about their issues, but I also think it's important for everyone to know that the problems don't happen to everyone.

HLBVideo wrote on 10/2/2018, 5:00 PM

I was just building a wedding into and Vegas 16 crashed. I lost all my work. This product is not stable.Very frustrating

Turd wrote on 10/3/2018, 10:04 AM

I was just building a wedding into and Vegas 16 crashed. I lost all my work. This product is not stable.Very frustrating

I understand you're frustrated, but it would help a great deal if you could provide some specifics about what you were doing when the crash happened along with some of the project conditions prior to the crash.

Here's a real-life example of what I'm talking about:

One thing that's caused previous versions of Vegas Pro to immediately shut down on me with no warning is when I add a clip that's somehow corrupted to a timeline -- even when the clip appears perfectly normal in every way prior to dragging it onto the timeline. It's rather rare, but it does happen, and it's happened to me often enough on important enough projects to teach me to save my projects often while I edit. It's become second-nature and I don't even think about it anymore. When that problem happens I simply run the offending clip through a converter, replace the offending clip with the newly converted clip in the project, pick up editing right where I left off, and Bob's your Uncle. Not to say the same problem won't ever happen in V16, I've not seen it happen yet.

gary-rebholz wrote on 10/3/2018, 11:05 AM

Thanks Nick. Plus the new auto-save/backup feature is meant to help protect you against exactly the kind of weird, unpredictable behavior Nick is talking about. I'm not saying we don't want to get to the bottom of the problem, but as Nick also mentions, details are needed before we can even begin to consider what might have happened.

Turd wrote on 10/3/2018, 11:45 AM

Thanks Nick. Plus the new auto-save/backup feature is meant to help protect you against exactly the kind of weird, unpredictable behavior Nick is talking about. I'm not saying we don't want to get to the bottom of the problem, but as Nick also mentions, details are needed before we can even begin to consider what might have happened.

Hello Gary! Just to be clear, are you calling me "Nick"?

vkmast wrote on 10/3/2018, 11:57 AM

Well, would you call someone a "****" here?

gary-rebholz wrote on 10/3/2018, 12:52 PM

@Turd

Hello Gary! Just to be clear, are you calling me "Nick"?

Not on purpose. I was confused about who's comment I was responding to. Sorry about that.

Turd wrote on 10/3/2018, 1:08 PM

Well, would you call someone a "****" here?

I don't take myself seriously, so I wear my "Turd" moniker proudly!

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