VEGAS Pro 15 build 177 General Discussion

NickHope wrote on 8/28/2017, 4:02 AM

VEGAS Pro 15 build 177 has been released.

General discussion in here please. Please make a new post or comment on an existing one for specific issues.

New Features

A new MAGIX AVC/AAC codec significantly accelerates encoding on machines that utilize Intel® Quick Sync Video (QSV) technology
A new MAGIX AVC/AAC codec significantly accelerates encoding on machines equipped with modern NVIDIA graphics card GPU technology
The user can now select from the list of attributes of a copied timeline clip event to specify which attributes will be pasted into a target event
ACES 1.0 support enable users to work with the expanded color spaces and dynamic range of modern cameras.
More efficient handling of AVC files on the timeline through Intel QSV technology
Picture-in-picture OFX plug-in enables the user to perform size and position adjustments of video at any of the four effects levels (including track and event) through parameter adjustment controls and direct interaction with the Video Preview window
Crop OFX plug-in enables the user to quickly crop out portions of a video at any of the four effects levels (including track and event) through parameter adjustment controls and direct interaction with the Video Preview window
The user can specify which track header buttons and controls appear on tracks and set these (separate for audio and video tracks) as project defaults for all new tracks in the current and new projects. Controls that have been hidden can be accessed through a new "hamburger button" menu
LUT Filter OFX plug-in enables the user to apply LUTs to their project at any of the four supported FX levels (event, track, media, and video bus)
Redesigned timeline clip events now contain headers to hold important information and buttons and can be customized through the hamburger button/menu system.
The user can specify which controls appear in the transport area of both the Trimmer Window and the Video Preview window as project defaults for the current and new projects. Controls that have been hidden can be accessed through a new "hamburger button" menu
A simple "one-click" option creates a freeze frame on all selected events touched by the timeline cursor
Users can specify one of four options for the shading of the VEGAS Pro interface ranging from very bright to a dark interface
Users can define the amount (strength) of color they want shown in their buttons
Modern controls enable logical docking and undocking of windows and maximizing windows within a dock
A user-friendly and intuitive Render As dialog box makes it easy to understand and specify render options
The Share Online option now provides direct render-and-upload operations for YouTube, FaceBook, and Vimeo
Optimized default user layout to reduce visual clutter
Non-selected timeline clip events are now the same color as the corresponding track header while selected events are white. This (while directly opposite previous behavior) reduces visual "clutter" and the harsh appearance of events, particularly in large projects
New layout option enables user to switch back to the VEGAS Pro 14 default layout, including revealing all buttons in the hamburger menu system
Updated button glyph for the Record and Arm for Record buttons clarifies the function of these buttons
The default Pan type has been changed to Constant Power which is the most logical and expected type
Audio notification alerts you when your render is complete for all format types

Plus (not officially announced)...

Panasonic GH5 10-bit 422 footage now opens correctly
The video stream of JVC YUV 4:2:2 footage now decodes correctly
iPhone/iPad footage now opens correctly (without requiring Quicktime)
"Enable Media Manager" was moved to an internal preference

Back to post

Comments

Former user wrote on 8/28/2017, 10:15 AM

Re: Mercalli that came with upgrade to VP14 ...

Just checked, Mercalli is DOA in v15, after re-installing it, the serial no. that came with it in ver. 14 is now regarded as invalid😩

Peter_P wrote on 8/28/2017, 10:18 AM

What version of the Mercalli v4 plug in are you running?

You definitely need to have the OFX-files at the new Vp15 location. Best practice is to reinstall Mercalli after loading the actual version from your proDAD account.

skyml wrote on 8/28/2017, 10:25 AM

This is a bit alarming, an upgrade to the Vegas Pro 15 suite is $350 until September 11? And all were getting is the new interface, a feature to make grabbing a still for a freeze frame which is a feature that was common back in the 90s with Ulead MediaStudio pro, a LUT plug-in and titler pro 5 from NewBlueFX? I already have tittler pro 5 with my Vegas pro 14 suite and I already have a LUT OFX plug-in for VP14. Oh, and we get PIP? Please tells me there's more for an Upgrade price of $350!

Jam_One wrote on 8/28/2017, 10:56 AM

...Then you do not need a $350 upgrade. You need $200 one...

arkadiusz-buchala wrote on 8/28/2017, 11:01 AM

Preview performance in VP15 doesn't seem to have improved much. A 4k file with only one magic bulletfx looks doesn't seem to play nicely, it's about the same as in VP14. My computer is a 36core/72threads dual cpu, Quadro K5000 and 192GB ram inside and all ssd pro's from samsung so it's probabely not the pc that is not up to the task :-). The whole pc even went blank when I closed VP15 and I had to restart, never happened in 14

Because your PC is too cool ;).

D7K wrote on 8/28/2017, 11:01 AM

So as I never burn BR or DVD, I went with just edit. My machine I7700 4200, 32 gig ram, Rx480 and 512 ssd boot, 6 gig fast HD. I have just played with some UHD stuff and the preview on my secondary 4K TV is like UN-believable smoooth. This is with color correction and a Hit Film filter added. I am just an hobbyist now, but I have about $20 K in camera gear and about 4K in audio stuff and just don't ever want to change my work flow.

If they had added a hook to Samplitude/Audio Studio it would have been better for me, but just the speed increase in render is worth the $200 bucks. I don't know about the other stuff, but I did get a crash after install until I rebooted. I do plan on continuing to do stock but very little edit there. While I like 14 for Mercalli PRO since I have the standalone and batch process will not miss it in Vegas.

Will report back after doing some serious editing but for me just the speed increase in preview is well worth the dollars to remove the frustration.

wsd wrote on 8/28/2017, 11:32 AM

I haven't installed VP15 yet, but there's nothing in the press release about adding support Panasonic's new UltraAVC codecs (well, new - it's been a while). So I'm guessing that's still not working?

I do like the look of the interface at first glance. As features were fine as far as I'm concerned, the darker interface is important and adding LUT workflow. Overall it seems very similar - which is a good thing.

NickHope wrote on 8/28/2017, 11:40 AM

I haven't installed VP15 yet, but there's nothing in the press release about adding support Panasonic's new UltraAVC codecs (well, new - it's been a while). So I'm guessing that's still not working?

It's working.

D7K wrote on 8/28/2017, 11:40 AM

Ok, what I do most is down rez 4K to 1080P for the internet. With two files (1:30 total) and only CC I get one to one rendering now. With CC and red spotlight on both files, I am at 1.6 rendering. In 14 I was about 3.5 times file length rendering. For my particular needs and systems the update appears to be worth the money. This is using the AVC codec.

fhu wrote on 8/28/2017, 11:56 AM

First, I applaud the Vegas team for their work -- this is a welcome release. Purchased.

However, I do think nested sequences is a must in today's NLE world.

And... a solid stabilizer. Does anyone have a third party recommendation?

Banduck wrote on 8/28/2017, 11:57 AM

Does nobody notice the new "Magix AVC" Codec which supports new NVidia GPUs? The thing everyone wanted! I think it's worth the money :)

1 Minute 720p Video (unedited)

Sony AVC: 40 seconds

Magix AVC: 16 Seconds

Former user wrote on 8/28/2017, 12:16 PM

What version of the Mercalli v4 plug in are you running?

You definitely need to have the OFX-files at the new Vp15 location. Best practice is to reinstall Mercalli after loading the actual version from your proDAD account.

Hi Peter_P .. The Mercalli that came with VP14 ... 4.4.0.471.1.

As I already mentioned I have re-installed it and it doesn't accept the serial number, it may be tied/limited to VP14. If anyone else has the same setup maybe they can confirm, thanks.

Paul-Fierlinger wrote on 8/28/2017, 12:24 PM

I can't figure out the first basic thing for setting up a custom GUI:

OK, nothing has changed. I was just grabbing the windows in the wrong spot (new GUI confused me). I like the GUI a lot: All I changed was to switch from dark to medium, which gave me a very nice warm, dark gray. All the icons I find easy to define and all the text in the drop down menus are easy to read as well. So far so good for me.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I also used the Icon color strength slider to 43% which is what created the lighter text in the drop down menus)

KarmaMole wrote on 8/28/2017, 12:30 PM

Seriously? $349 for an upgrade after I just paid for another Upgrade from Vegas 13 to Vegas 14 just a year ago? This isn't an upgrade, this is a masked $349 / Year Subscription plan. The upgrade should cost far less for users of Vegas Suite 14 users since the last upgrade offered so few new features that we were essentially just paying to move from Sony to Magix. I am not willing to pay $349 / Year just to have my Vegas software up to date. No wonder people resort to piracy :(

Richvideo wrote on 8/28/2017, 12:32 PM

Does PluralEyes 4.1 work with 15 at this time?

leonardo-borges wrote on 8/28/2017, 12:51 PM

My source video has two audio tracks, but in VP15 appear 4... Why?

NickHope wrote on 8/28/2017, 1:01 PM

My source video has two audio tracks, but in VP15 appear 4... Why?

Please, on a new thread for this specific issue:

Tell us how your source media was generated (i.e. what camera or program) and what format/codec was used (if you know).
Post the MediaInfo text report of your source media.
Post the VEGAS Files Propertes of your source media (the MediaInfo guide linked above shows you how) so we know which decoder is being used.
If the media is not too large you could post a link to a sample of it, for example on Google Drive or Dropbox.

Kraznet_UK wrote on 8/28/2017, 2:09 PM

My source video has two audio tracks, but in VP15 appear 4... Why?

I noticed exactly the same.

Cornico wrote on 8/28/2017, 2:17 PM

What version of the Mercalli v4 plug in are you running?

You definitely need to have the OFX-files at the new Vp15 location. Best practice is to reinstall Mercalli after loading the actual version from your proDAD account.

I uninstalled the version that came with pro 14 and installed it again, now also as plugin for Vegas Pro 15.
It is version: mercalli-40-sony64bit 9658 kb

Had to insert again for VPRo 14 the reg code, which was succesfull.

The same code for VPro 15 was code is not valid

3POINT wrote on 8/28/2017, 2:29 PM

What version of the Mercalli v4 plug in are you running?

You definitely need to have the OFX-files at the new Vp15 location. Best practice is to reinstall Mercalli after loading the actual version from your proDAD account.

I uninstalled the version that came with pro 14 and installed it again, now also as plugin for Vegas Pro 15.
It is version: mercalli-40-sony64bit 9658 kb

Had to insert again for VPRo 14 the reg code, which was succesfull.

The same code for VPro 15 was code is not valid

Probably your VegasPro 15 is still in trial mode. Mercalli 4 is not part of a trial of VegasPro. As soon as you have bought and registered VegasPro 15 you will be able to activate Mercalli.

altarvic wrote on 8/28/2017, 2:32 PM

As soon as you bought VegasPro 15 you will be able to activate Mercalli.

unlikely

Marco. wrote on 8/28/2017, 2:36 PM

I have same problem with Mercalli and my registered version of VP15. I don't know what the cause is.

3POINT wrote on 8/28/2017, 2:58 PM

I use Mercalli 4 plugin that came with VegasPro 14 also in VegasMovieStudio 14, that is no problem. My VegasPro 15 is still in trial mode, so I thought that was the reason.

JJKizak wrote on 8/28/2017, 3:18 PM

While Vegas 15 has not provided everything we desired (I wanted one auto button to read my mind to edit videos) maybe we should cut them some slack to get the obvious stuff fixed which always occurs. Then get the hammers out.

JJK

1 … 3 4 5 … 16

of 16