Trial version seems very buggy

vkmast wrote on 5/15/2020, 6:22 PM

Try and use the Power User Mode and use Add Media... (not Dashboard). It may be a bit more familiar to you. The trial and paid versions are practically similar. You might want to try the Platinum version instead though..

RLaw wrote on 5/15/2020, 7:09 PM

Thanks for the feedback.
I am already using the PowerUser mode.

How do I just remove the dashboard completely?

Ryan

EricLNZ wrote on 5/15/2020, 7:23 PM

Click its X in bottom left to remove it. Then save the window layout - View/Windows Layouts. You will need to give your layout a name.

RLaw wrote on 5/15/2020, 10:42 PM

There is no 'X' button at the bottom left. (see attached screenshot)

This is why I'm wondering if the Trial version is different than the paid version.

vkmast wrote on 5/15/2020, 11:20 PM

As I said above, the trial and paid versions are practically similar. You're right about the Dashboard. The option to remove Dashboard that Eric refers to is only in the Platinum version. The basic version is rather restricted.

EricLNZ wrote on 5/15/2020, 11:25 PM

Yes, after playing around and checking the image Ryan posted I realised he's using the Basic version.

@RLaw Give the Platinum version a try. If you decide to purchase, the extra few dollars for Platinum is, in my opinion, well worthwhile.

vkmast wrote on 5/16/2020, 2:49 AM

--- Platinum is, in my opinion, well worthwhile.

+10

RLaw wrote on 5/16/2020, 12:04 PM

OK, I've purchased the Platinum version because I could not render a movie longer than 2 minutes with the Trial version. Now I'm overwhelmed with the variety of output files and templates available in the 'Render As' window! ha ha

Which file format & template would you recommend from Vegas as a "catch-all" for most regular family purposes? (i.e not professional level movies) To start with, I'll simply be streaming home movies on a smart TV through my WiFI or from a USB stick or maybe sharing with friends on a DVD, for example.

Thanks again

j-v wrote on 5/16/2020, 12:10 PM

The best is mp4 but it is dependend on your hardware which codec for the mp4 can be used the best way.
So give here all your hardware specs and the type of sourcefiles and you get the best solution.

3POINT wrote on 5/17/2020, 6:16 AM

To make your choice quite easy, first try this render option for rendering playable renders for smart TV from USB stick, before diving into customizing render templates.