which file

bartli wrote on 11/18/2014, 10:40 AM

I am using blackmagix hyperdeck shuttle and would like to know which of this (audio and video) files is possible to import to vegas pro 13?

- uncompressed 10 Bit Quicktime?
- apple proRes 422 (HO) Quicktime?
- Avid DNxHD Quicktime?
- Avid DNxHD MXF?

Some can only load audio but not video!!!

Comments

videoITguy wrote on 11/18/2014, 11:11 AM

I know for a fact that YOU have NO NEED of the ProRES422 or 10bit files...

BUT - here's the deal you should have far more options than what you are stating.
AVID DNxHD thru Quicktime will be suitable - but keep in mind there are many variations in this codec setting - so you have to tune in.

Check your other options which are much more preferable than above - including 8bit formats.

bartli wrote on 11/18/2014, 11:41 AM

Thank you for your fast reply
I am vey sorry but I am a old (70) amateur and do not understand your mail.
Since I am living in Switzerland my English has also some difficulties. I will ask one of my friends if he understands what you mean

OldSmoke wrote on 11/18/2014, 12:48 PM

Peter

Avid DNxHD is the only reasonable format that will work with Vegas. I had a Shuttle for a while but gave up on it. Use 8-bit only unless you are doing chroma keying and have the hardware to support 10bit. If you have many clips, you may need to transcode the DNxHD files to something else. DNxHD requires Quicktime and that causes a lot of problems. If you have small projects, you should be fine.

bartli wrote on 11/18/2014, 2:42 PM

OldSmoke

Thank you for your information. Did you ever tried ProRes 422 with your Shuttle?

OldSmoke wrote on 11/18/2014, 3:21 PM

No point. You can get into Vegas but not out; you can't render to ProRes from vegas. Also the files are rather large and I used the recorder together with my Z5U. There is only so much you can get from that kind of camera that it doesn't make sense to use such a high end codec.