Video shows negative in the preview window & renders that way.

Paul-Tardieu wrote on 11/10/2018, 9:49 PM

Good Evening,

I am an amateur and very inexperienced with the software terminology, so please bare with me as I try my best to explain the issues I'm having. I'm using Vegas 15 Pro (Build 177)

I am importing GoPro 3 video into Vegas 15. When I do this it brings the video in correctly. I drop the video in the editing timeline and it shows it in correct color as shot. However, in the preview window it shows the video in a negative type color effect. It renders out in that negative color also.

I have attached a screenshot to help explain what I am certainly not describing correctly.

I bought a beefed up computer for video & music editing so I would have no issues.
Here are the stats: HP Envy 360, 16gb of RAM DDR4, AMD Ryzen 5 2500U w/ Radeon Vega Mobile GFX, 2.00GHz processor, Windows 10 64bit

I appreciate any help in correcting this issue.

Thanks.

Comments

NickHope wrote on 11/10/2018, 9:57 PM

Update to build 387, then test again.

Then if there's still a problem, read this: https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/faq-why-won-t-vegas-open-my-file-correctly-codecs-converters-etc--104572/

Then if there's still a problem, please provide full information as detailed in this post: https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/important-information-required-to-help-you--110457/

EricLNZ wrote on 11/11/2018, 2:55 AM

Having just made a video where I made some scenes negative I wonder if an Invert FX has been applied somewhere? Cannot check the track as the FX icon isn't currently displayed. Also the Split Screen View button is activated. What in its drop down list is it selected to show?

Kinvermark wrote on 11/12/2018, 6:54 PM

@Paul-Tardieu

Haven't seen this before, but I wonder if you might have success converting the Gopro mp4 to cineform format using Gopro studio (you can find a link to this software on the movie studio zen website - just search).

Do try to eliminate the possibility of "pilot error" as EricLNZ has suggested. Also, try footage from other Gopro cameras, and/or your footage on a different computer to see if you can isolate the problem.

Musicvid wrote on 11/12/2018, 7:56 PM

This can rarely happen from a mixed-up fourcc. Post MediaInfo details per Nick's third link.

A quick workaround might be to re-encode in Handbrake.

Paul-Tardieu wrote on 11/12/2018, 8:11 PM

Hey Guys,

No invert fx added to the track. It previews and renders that way.

Here is the media info:

Computer info:

HP Envy 360, 16gb of RAM DDR4, AMD Ryzen 5 2500U w/ Radeon Vega Mobile GFX, 2.00GHz processor, Windows 10 64bit

Thanks.

Marco. wrote on 11/12/2018, 8:17 PM

Did you already update to build 387 as Nick suggested?

EricLNZ wrote on 11/12/2018, 8:18 PM

Thanks Paul but you've missed out the most important part - media info on your source clips i.e MediaInfo details.

Paul-Tardieu wrote on 11/12/2018, 8:29 PM

Hey Guys, I just solved it. (pure click luck)

I did upgrade as Nick Suggested, that didn't do it. I looked at the preferences I sent to you and tried turning off the "GPU Acceleration"... that corrected it. I clicked it as a hunch. I honestly don't know what it does and why it would adjust the colors. Any reason why that you guys would know?

OldSmoke wrote on 11/12/2018, 8:35 PM

@Paul-Tardieu I believe that “was” an issue with earlier versions of VP15 and AMD Vega cards. Is your driver the latest too?

Proud owner of Sony Vegas Pro 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 and now Magix VP15&16.

System Spec.:
Motherboard: ASUS X299 Prime-A

Ram: G.Skill 4x8GB DDR4 2666 XMP

CPU: i7-9800x @ 4.6GHz (custom water cooling system)
GPU: 1x AMD Vega Pro Frontier Edition (water cooled)
Hard drives: System Samsung 970Pro NVME, AV-Projects 1TB (4x Intel P7600 512GB VROC), 4x 2.5" Hotswap bays, 1x 3.5" Hotswap Bay, 1x LG BluRay Burner

PSU: Corsair 1200W
Monitor: 2x Dell Ultrasharp U2713HM (2560x1440)

NickHope wrote on 11/12/2018, 10:14 PM

+1 OldSmoke.

This thread discusses that issue. @Paul-Tardieu Please let us know what your current GPU driver version is. If you choose to update the driver, please tell us what the new driver version is and whether it fixes this issue.

Paul-Tardieu wrote on 11/13/2018, 4:38 PM

I checked Device Manager and apparently the most recent driver is installed.

 

OldSmoke wrote on 11/13/2018, 6:48 PM

@Paul-Tardieu This looks like a Microsoft Driver and not an AMD driver. If you haven’t done already, install the latest AMD Catalyst Drivers from the AMD website.

Proud owner of Sony Vegas Pro 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 and now Magix VP15&16.

System Spec.:
Motherboard: ASUS X299 Prime-A

Ram: G.Skill 4x8GB DDR4 2666 XMP

CPU: i7-9800x @ 4.6GHz (custom water cooling system)
GPU: 1x AMD Vega Pro Frontier Edition (water cooled)
Hard drives: System Samsung 970Pro NVME, AV-Projects 1TB (4x Intel P7600 512GB VROC), 4x 2.5" Hotswap bays, 1x 3.5" Hotswap Bay, 1x LG BluRay Burner

PSU: Corsair 1200W
Monitor: 2x Dell Ultrasharp U2713HM (2560x1440)

Paul-Tardieu wrote on 11/13/2018, 8:05 PM

I downloaded a driver updater from AMD's website and it said it's current.

Paul-Tardieu wrote on 11/13/2018, 8:09 PM

I guess I just can't use the "GPU Acceleration" function with my processor right now.

 

NickHope wrote on 11/13/2018, 8:29 PM

I would have a go at installing one of the 18.X drivers, despite what the updater is telling you: https://www.amd.com/en/support/graphics/radeon-rx-vega-series/radeon-rx-vega-series/radeon-rx-vega-64

Paul-Tardieu wrote on 11/13/2018, 8:49 PM

I can give it a try. Is the GPU Acceleration feature important or can one edit and render normally without it?

OldSmoke wrote on 11/13/2018, 10:00 PM

I would have a go at installing one of the 18.X drivers, despite what the updater is telling you: https://www.amd.com/en/support/graphics/radeon-rx-vega-series/radeon-rx-vega-series/radeon-rx-vega-64

I believe the problem might be that the OP seems to have a AMD with an iGPU, it a dedicated one. I am not sure if Vegas developers are even aware of an issue with Vega Series of iGPUs.

Proud owner of Sony Vegas Pro 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 and now Magix VP15&16.

System Spec.:
Motherboard: ASUS X299 Prime-A

Ram: G.Skill 4x8GB DDR4 2666 XMP

CPU: i7-9800x @ 4.6GHz (custom water cooling system)
GPU: 1x AMD Vega Pro Frontier Edition (water cooled)
Hard drives: System Samsung 970Pro NVME, AV-Projects 1TB (4x Intel P7600 512GB VROC), 4x 2.5" Hotswap bays, 1x 3.5" Hotswap Bay, 1x LG BluRay Burner

PSU: Corsair 1200W
Monitor: 2x Dell Ultrasharp U2713HM (2560x1440)

NickHope wrote on 11/13/2018, 10:30 PM

I can give it a try. Is the GPU Acceleration feature important or can one edit and render normally without it?

You should be able to edit and render normally without it. I never have it on.