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Vegas Movie Studio (up to ver. 17)on 4/27/2020
video card
Vegas Pro 17 Specifications for GPU: AMD/ATI AMD/ATI® Radeon with 4 GB and VCE 3.0 or higher (Radeon Pro series with 8 GB for HDR and 32 bit projects) Vegas Movie Studio Platinum/Suite 17 Specifications for GPU: AMD/ATI AMD/ATI® Radeon with 4GB and VCE 3.0 or higher Taken straight from the Product Page of each. Oh, and the specifications are the same for both products of version 16.
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Offtopicon 4/15/2020
OBS (25.0.4 64-Bit) Settings for Recording
Yeah, I've seen the "extra muxer settings", but I am not even close enough to be dangerous, to really "Bork Up" my computer. Get the hardware going, no problem...make something work via command line - there's a reason I never tried to work at a Nuclear Plant after retiring from the Navy! 😏 Also the reason why I took my time and continually had to go over Wayne's instructions when installing HOS, plus following that quick little tutorial Joelson Forte put up, mainly about the DeBug FrameServer first run. Thanks Guys! But, should you have something for me to try, I am game! 🎲
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Offtopicon 4/14/2020
OBS (25.0.4 64-Bit) Settings for Recording
@Musicvid I think I did this right...utvideo. First time I've tried this Google Drive sharing. I just ran this executable like the Grass Valley, Avid, etc., and it shows up, provided the application using ffmpeg or avidub accept it. Example: the HQX from Grass Valley shows up in Vegas Pro/Movie Studio, but not in DaVinci Resolve or OBS. I do not see specifically UT 422, though there is a "yuv4". They have "huffyuv" natively, which I tried with about the same results. I do keep trying different ways to record via OBS, on the hopes I'll find that good combo setting of size and quality. Might just have to go through their (OBS) entire list of encoders over a week(end). Watched some of "EposVox" tutorials on YouTube, but most of his revolves around "Streaming", which I don't do. And the one thing I have noticed about OBS, is if you do record using their recommendation of .mkv, then remux afterwards, their version seems to always output an .mp4 with variable frame rate. Please let me know if you were able to access the file. Like I said, this is the first time I've tried this, not quite as easy as logging in remotely to my server and accessing a file! But if anything, with this "Lockdown", have plenty of time for testing, right? Yet best news is seeing that Grazie is at home with the Mrs., so there is always hope! Thank you for your assistance.
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Offtopicon 4/14/2020
OBS (25.0.4 64-Bit) Settings for Recording
@Musicvid Thank you. Was afraid of that! Did try using utvideo, and depending on what I was doing for capturing, about the same. And, OBS does not support HQX (Grass Valley) as one of the CODECS. Guess will have to wait for some really large, AND CHEAP PCI-e SSD's! 😢
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Videoon 4/1/2020
Problems with both v16 and v17 and AMD
Actually did try the "New" pro driver the day after it was released. Did not see any difference in performance, for my work, but changed back to the WHQL 20.2.2 because that version is what is recommended for the Happy Otter Scripts that I use (based on the requirements put out by wwag). They've been pretty "steady" so far, and like I mentioned, have had more crashes when clicking on the "New Tab" for YouTube while watching videos, than from Vegas Products. I really do like the Radeon VII card, and it is a Beast for Vegas Pro and Movie Studio, sort of like the Frontier Edition that BruceUSA uses. I do not "Overclock" anymore since retiring, but do know the pros and cons. Like TheRhino above who has that i9-9900K "Smoking" for his work, he also found the "Sweet spot" and backed-off a tad, which so many people out there won't, then complain about their systems, or like this or the Magix forum - "The crappy software". I frequent the Magix forum as well since I have Audio Studio, Xara Graphics, and Music Maker, and see all the same type of complaints, with unfortunately so many of the Moderators who try to help, being excoriated by the masses, with most of the problems brought on them by themselves. Therefore, some of my "Replies" in the forums are a bit Blunt. Never one to back away from the Bullies. But, aside from that, having fun with my systems. That "elderly" X99 system is starting to act up more frequently now, so looking at how I want to upgrade that one. Who knows, maybe I'll try and go back to the "Main Stream" platform again!? If people would look at the "Minimum Requirements" for software, then plan their build, along with their finances, around those requirements, then go a notch or so above on the hardware side, even if having to wait one more pay-day, they would probably see fewer issues. See the same with all the Gamers out there trying to run the newest AAA title on close to 10 Year Old hardware. Ain't happening! Best example (or phrase I should say): "But, can it run Crysis?"
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Videoon 4/1/2020
Problems with both v16 and v17 and AMD
Ask, and ye' shall receive! Check my signature. I use Vegas Pro 17 (Edit - Bld. #421). My computer specs are in signature. Does Vegas Pro crash? Occasionally. So does Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 16 (Bld. # 175). But, with the funky-a$$ drivers AMD puts out for their GPU's, this computer has crashed more when clicking on a tab for YouTube videos. More so than either of the Vegas products! Oh, on an older MSI X99A Gaming 7 with i7-6800K running Vegas Pro Suite 15 (Bld. #416), using Gigabyte GTX 1080 Windforce 3 OC, 32 GB DDR-4 3200 Mhz, doing fine. Guess what? The machine crashes, rarely with Vegas Pro, but crashes more when playing Mass Effect Trilogy. And of course, my last machine with a 2920X on Asus X399 ROG Strix, RTX 2070 Founder's Edition, 64 GB RAM and only Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 16 (175), runs fine too. Biggest thing? Don't use the screwed up "Microsoft Downloadable" drivers, get them from the manufacturer's site. Plus, if you are using AMD newer chipsets (AM4, X399, TRX40), you also need to go to AMD's site and download the updated chipset driver. Yeah, all three machines running Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit (1909), all with the latest Windows updates. Both computers running Vegas Pro also have the Happy Otter Scripts by wwag (1.0.2.71 - have not installed the 1.0.2.72 yet). Also, NO OVERCLOCKING! And, all three machines on Air Cooling. And, unlike the stupid gaming trend of "no one needs an external 5 1/4 Bay", or "cram all that into a small, air restrictive case", mine actually all have external bays, with Blu-Ray burners, and LOTS OF VENTILATION! Oh, the majority of my video is from a Sony FDR AX-33, Sony FDR AX-53, GoPro Hero 5 Black, GoPro Hero 6 Black, (2) GoPro Hero 7 Blacks' - all recording in 3840 x 2160 @ 30 or 60 fps, with the Sony's using the 100 Mbps 4K XAVC-s. Poor lonely Canon 80D can only do 1080, but I use the .mov ALL-I for the higher bit rate. All the machines handle the footage fine, whether H.264 or H.265 - just use either Proxy files, or transcode to AVI via Happy Otter Scripts - depending on what I am doing. Does that answer your request, sufficiently?
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Vegas Movie Studio (up to ver. 17)on 3/20/2020
DV Not Detected
@Matthew-Borcello Glad to see you finally got this situated out! And best part, it's Working! 😃 But little bit of advice: don't totally hate on Sony. You've got a great video camera in the AX-100, just like the two baby siblings in the AX-33 & AX-53 (which I have). From reviews that I keep track of, the newer AX-700 just adds to the great video these guys produce, including the newest addition of the AX-43. And don't forget, they've got some great mirror-less cameras that plenty of people enjoy and shoot with, photos & video alike. The software side of things, doubt you'll find much argument within this forum, myself included, as a lot of the users were tired of the lack of support SCS (Sony Creative Software) provided, including allowing all their products to go into dis-array and falling behind the competition. Sure is amazing how much they put into purchasing studios for releasing movies to the consumer, creating issues with production software (unless big "houses"), and other items to the detriment of the "End User". Happy Editing! Mike "The Chief" O'Sullivan
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Vegas Movie Studio (up to ver. 17)on 3/14/2020
DV Not Detected
Well, I have not used that capture device before, but according to the specifications, should work. Heck one of the pictures even shows a Sony Handycam connected. According to your computer drive listings, on both screen shots, the lower one is your actual hard drive. It is a SATA drive. The big problem, is there is only ONE Hard Drive. The shown specs make it look like it is for a Laptop. If so, you need to check the specifications and find out if you can add another hard drive. Using the same one for your OS, Applications, Editing, and future Capture, is really going to "BOG IT DOWN!". Nothing can help with that. Plus, you will run out of space quickly! Another thought for you to consider, is that you will need a program to capture the video file for future editing. The "EposVox" YouTube channel I linked earlier, check out his videos about using capture cards, OBS, X-Split Gamecaster (a new "Master Class" he is doing, as he calls them). It will help you tremendously. There is a reason his nick-name is "The Streaming Professor". Again, I have to remind you to slow down a bit, and do your homework. You said in a response to John EB this is to do a Birthday Video. Take your time and get the correct required items, practice, and have a great time doing that video. It will also look better, I'm sure, if you only slow down some. As some racers are fond of saying: "You have to go a little slow some times, to go Faster!" Chief
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Vegas Movie Studio (up to ver. 17)on 3/14/2020
DV Not Detected
Neither, are capture cards. They are Monitor adapters. And only transmit at 1080, not 4K. Check the link I posted for NewEgg above. That lists capture cards. I did not say "the external capture card I showed you will work fine"; I was referring to the HDMI cable you posted the link to, and I said "according to the specifications, should work fine". I have never used that cable before, so I cannot and will not make that claim. Take a look here. This is an external one, does require USB 3.0 on your computer, other specs you can check out on the manufacturer website. Also, you can check channel for his review of this very capture card. You might be able to find a better price elsewhere, I'm just trying to help you start at checking for the correct type of component. Of course, pay attention to the computer requirements. Like everything in technology, it moves and changes quickly.
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Vegas Movie Studio (up to ver. 17)on 3/14/2020
DV Not Detected
@Matthew-Borcello Please, do not confuse "Graphics Card" with "Capture Card". They are two, totally different "animals". In my First and Second posts, the "Highlighted Blue Colored Text" are actual links. Just "click" on one and it will take you to the page for the product mentioned. Sort of like how you copied the "Ebay" hyperlink and pasted in your last post, the little "paper-clip looking doo-dad icon" above the comment area is where you can do what I did. Just go to the site you want, copy the link, like you did, in your Commenting area, highlight some text that represents, click on that little icon, then paste the hyper-link in the box area. I personally do not shop or purchase from EBay, but did check your link. According to the specifications for the cable, it will support from the camera to the Capture Card. Now, about the capture card. Won't find anything "Cheap", and expect to have any quality. If you have to, save up and Buy a Quality capture card. The Blackmagic one I have, cost roughly $210.00 (USD), with tax, from B&H (had free shipping at time). Capture Card Link from Newegg! Click on link to left!!!!! As you can see, there are a variety of cards, Internal and External. Which one you prefer, is again, your choice. Reference earlier in paragraph about "cheap" - Basically, "Caveat Emptor" - Buyer Beware! This is where YOU do the homework for the item. Oh, and another thing about the cable. Be careful on the "Length", as it will start to lose "Integrity" of the signal after a certain distance (and component quality as well). Again, Wiki and the Internet are your friend. But as I mentioned above, the one you linked to, according to the specifications, should work fine. I know the one I linked to in my Second Post above, works fine, as that is the one I am personally using, along with the capture card linked to in my First Post. And don't forget about that Hard Drive/SSD!!!!!! Chief
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Vegas Movie Studio (up to ver. 17)on 3/14/2020
DV Not Detected
Guess the Coffee, Tea, or Cookie helped? Yes, that is what you would need, if you want to do the external PC route, and not have to open up your computer and install an internal card (afraid to go inside, lack of available and/or correct connections, etc. - don't worry, not being judged). I have heard of the bottom one shown, at least Manufacturer, Penga, but have never used one. Not sure about the top picture, or who makes it. You do have to remember, your AX-100 is a 4K camera, and if that is what you plan to capture, based on the images above, they would not support 4K. There are other brands, like Elgato, and yes, like a "Gaming" capture card, that do. I personally (Me, not someone else) prefer to have internal cards, as the computers I have built, I know they have the required PCI-e slot. I was going to link you to two Young "Elderly" fellows YouTube channels that have used the AX-53, but then I remembered they just shoot the video and bring it into their computers via the memory card and reader. In the link I provided in previous post for the internal card from Blackmagic, I use that one in my computer, attached to either the AX-33 or 53, along with the longer cable I linked to, and then use OBS to capture. I cannot comment on whether the new "Capture Video" in Vegas Pro 17 or Movie Studio 16 Platinum works with this setup, as I have not tried, and my current way (Camera - out via HDMI - in to Decklink internal card - recorded to PCI-e SSD - via OBS) is working fine. And since I capture the footage to an M.2 PCI-e SSD internally, the footage is easily moved around the computer to my editing drive, copied to my local server, etc. - Don't fix something that Ain't Broke! Plus, if you do want to Capture in 4K, I would recommend getting a capture card, if you want an external variety like you have shown, get a newer one that supports both USB 3.0 with the full size Type-A or Type-C port connection to the computer. DO NOT GET A USB 2.0/1.1 variant!!!!!! Elgato (now owned by Corsair) and Razer (I believe theirs is called "RipSaw") have them. And, make sure to have at least a SATA SSD to record to, or the very minimum, a 7200 rpm spinning rust platter Hard Drive (Western Digital Black, Seagate Barracuda - make sure you check as they now also sell them at 5900 rpm speeds, Toshiba, HGST, etc). That way, you know you are keeping the files Off of your Boot drive! Of course, if you only plan to capture in 1080 or less, one of the shown devices might work. Though again, I have never used them so I do not know if they will work sufficiently or not. This is where you, the Consumer, needs to do your due diligence, go to the manufacturer's site, read their manual(s) and specifications, and determine if it will meet Your Requirements. You have a great camera. Take the time to invest in its capabilities, and what is required. The Camera will be Happy, the Computer will be Happy, You will be Happy, and most of all: the Better-Half and kids/grand-kids will be Happy (insert Pets here if needed 😉 as well)! Chief
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Vegas Movie Studio (up to ver. 17)on 3/14/2020
DV Not Detected
O.K., slow down and read the information, ALL OF IT, before proceeding, from the replied posts of John EB and myself. Stop the skipping around. You CAN NOT connect the AX-100 using the HDMI cable directly to your computer. You NEED a capture card of some sort, either internal to the PC, or external. There are plenty out there. Which is best, I am not touching that argument. You CAN use the USB cable, as John has already posted, but it IS NOT for viewing directly. If you really don't want to mess around with any cables, cards, what does what, how does this connect, etc.: Just record to the internal card of the camera, when done, remove it and insert into the memory card reader of your choice, and COPY the recorded footage from the memory card to your computer for later editing. Simple, no? You are making this harder than you have to.
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Vegas Movie Studio (up to ver. 17)on 3/14/2020
DV Not Detected
@Matthew-Borcello Here is a link to an HDMI cable, the same one I purchased and use from the camera, to the aforementioned Recorder card. If you purchased this camera new, the required cables came with it, though quite a bit short for what most people need. Or, if you bought it used, hopefully they (seller) provided the original materials? Basically, the Micro-HDMI end (small one) connects to your camera, and the larger end would connect to the capture card, or your TV input, as shown in their (Sony's) product page. To record, you would need a capture card and some type of software to use, like OBS, X-Split Broadcaster, Blackmagic Video, etc. The USB cable is to "Transfer" the files from the camera You shot, to your PC, as noted by John EB. Or, just pull the memory card from the camera, insert into a card reader attached to your PC and transfer the footage as usual. Not mentioning MAC's, as since you are using a Win 7 computer and Vegas Movie Studio. Don't panic, slow down, have another cup of Coffee or Tea, relax, play with the kids/grand-kids, give the "Better-Half" a kiss, and once this frustration is gone, then come back and tackle it. Or, like the Matrix: "Have a cookie, you'll feel Right as Rain".
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Vegas Movie Studio (up to ver. 17)on 3/14/2020
DV Not Detected
@Matthew-Borcello To go along with what @john-baker said, I have the AX-53 and AX-33 (both are the siblings to your AX-100), and you can use the HDMI out on your camera. But, I am suspecting that you are trying to go from the camera to your PC via either the HDMI "OUT" on the motherboard, or your dedicated graphics card. These "ARE NOT" for that purpose - the signal goes out from them to a display device. And the extremely very few and rare motherboards that do list having an HDMI "In" on the motherboard, are for use to ensure getting a signal that is then utilized in association with Thunderbolt, NOT a "Live Video In Feed". What you would need is something like those "Gamer" capture cards installed from Elgato or Avermedia, or like what I use which is the Blackmagic Design Decklink Mini 4K Recorder as shown here; Magewell has some as well. You would then connect to the HDMI port from the camera to the associated port on the listed cards, and using their software to "capture" the footage, or your PC via the card like in OBS (or Vegas Pro 17/Movie Studio 16 capture program - not sure as I use OBS and have not had luck with the Magix Capture as of yet). I use mine like, the one I connect to the PC at least, more like a "Super Web-Cam", record to the PC, then bring the footage into Vegas Pro or Movie Studio, since the recording is done via OBS, as mentioned earlier. I also have that Sony Stereo Mic for mine as well, like John EB, and does a great job, both inside and out. I cannot comment on how well using the Sony Play Memories Home and camera connection, and tie in to the PC is, as I have not used the software. There are a few other forum members I have seen making posts regarding this software as well for these (AX-33/53/100) cameras, but more for troubleshooting issues with broken links on the files, issues with importing, etc. Hope this helps in addition to John's! Happy Editing! Mike "The Chief" O'Sullivan
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Videoon 3/10/2020
GPU: Cuda cores or Stream Processors?
Try these articles: Techgage Puget Systems #1 Puget Systems #2 If none of the above satisfy you, and you can't find within these "Forum Halls of Wisdom" from all of the contributing members, then time to do your own testing. Oh, and here is some Bench-marking results from the actual members in this forum, thanks to @JN- for keeping it "fresh & updated" :).
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Videoon 2/29/2020
Constant crashes, system lockups, triple monitor issues, GPU resets.
Well, first thought, Mine naturally, would be you should "Undo" the overclock on your system, as video editing is one of the more "extreme" processes a computer needs to undertake, and as a previous IT guy (hardware related issues), sounds like you got something over-heating or incorrectly set on your system. Second, as was mentioned by @Musicvid is to install the Studio Drivers, foregoing those "gamer" drivers; current Studio is 442.19, which I am running for my Founder's Edition RTX 2070, and also my GTX 1080. Oh, and exactly which system are you having the issue(s) with? The post noted above concerning this had you using a i7-8700K and Vega 64. Now, you have an i7-6950x with a 1080Ti. Or, is it both systems? I actually have an i7-6800K cooled by a beQuiet Dark Rock 4 Air Cooler with the aforementioned GTX 1080, only running MAGIX Vegas Movie Studio 16, and have had no issues from either of my 2 GoPro Hero Black 7's & Hero 6 Black (with 4K 60p HEVC), Hero 5 Black , Sony FDR AX-53 & AX-33 (XAVC-S 4K 29.970p @100 Mbps) and either prior Transcoding to Cineform or Grass Valley (either using Movie Studio or DaVinci Resolve 16), or using the included proxies within Movie Studio or MAGIX Vegas Pro 17 (421) or versions 14/15 Suites prior. And even on either of my two ThreadRipper systems (1950x & 2920x), I still transcode any of the aforementioned cameras' footage, as since my eyes are a bit old these days, Proxies are tough to view. My main rig is the one listed in signature. And all three of my systems are running Windows 10 Pro (1909), with the OS and Applications on a PCI-e drive, with source footage on separate PCI-e SSD's (except the i7-6800K - Samsung 850 EVO SATA III), including a separate drive for any Pre-Renders/Scratch as set in the Preferences or Project Properties. Oh, lets not forget a drive dedicated for Renders as well. The only camera footage I don't have to mess with now is from my Canon 80D, and that I pretty much shoot using the ALL-I .mov container, which would be either 1080p24 or 1080p30, with the bit rate around 90Mbps. Proxies or Transcoding is your friend!
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Videoon 2/26/2020
Crashes hard importing GoPro Hero Black clips
Well, I am the person being referred to about the "Two Cents Worth"... Yes, the GoPro Hero's will adjust themselves to a VFR, even if MediaInfo does not show that. Where it really comes into play, is when you have the Shutter set at Auto, and continuously go into varying degrees of "needed exposure" for the camera's small sensor. It has been like this since the GoPro Hero 3+ Black, though that 4K video was shot in a frame rate of 14.985 (if I remember correctly - possibly not), so close enough to call it 15 fps. It took a lot of searching on why using that old GoPro looked so bad movement-wise, even compared to a Panasonic consumer camcorder that the best it shot was 1080i @ 29.97fps. The pure problem with the GoPro's has always been it's extreme "Heavy-Handedness" on compression, both in AVC (H.264) and HEVC (H.265). But from what I have experienced, in Vegas Pro (15 & 17), Vegas Movie Studio (14, 15, & 16), AND DaVinci Resolve (Basic) (12, 12.5, 14, 15, & 16) with the GoPro's, is that all the programs have had issues with the GoPros', especially since they went with using HEVC. Though, I am sure that there are quite a few out there, after installing Vegas Pro/Movie Studio, and start dropping footage into their Media Bins and on the timeline, that they forget to actually "Activate" various codecs like HEVC, AAC, and others, as well as not having say the HEVC codec on their machine (DaVinci big problem with this!) for Windows 10. Yeah, just do the search for Barnacles Nerdgasm on YouTube for Windows 10 HEVC download. Those that use either the Intel or AMD HEDT platforms, and the AMD Mainstream (I do not know about the APU variants, as they have never been enticing to me) with Windows 10, do not have the HEVC within the iGPU like Intel's mainstream processors. I have never used Adobe Premiere Pro/After Effects, Final Cut Pro (any version)/iMovie, and the host of many other editors out there. Though Hitfilm Express has had the same issues (I've been using that since first using Movie Studio 10, from Sony, shortly after retiring from the service in 2001). But, watching that fantastic video about Hitfilm Express by Mike Miller of Hitfilm University YouTube Channel about transcoding/proxies, along with the associated links to other helpful tools, has helped me tremendously. Whether proxy or intermediate, it still helps with these GoPro's (I would imagine the same with the highly compressed drone footage or other action cams). Plus, when Sony first started putting in that XAVC variant in their consumer products, it was difficult as well. And if all you use is Movie Studio, getting the free Sony Catalyst Browse to Transcode that XAVC file, unfortunately, Movie Studio does not accept that XAVC-I .mxf format - great for Vegas Pro though! But, not all is lost. As one of the nice things about DaVinci Resolve, even the Basic version (or free, not paid, whatever you want to call it), is that you can do some very fast transcoding to Cineform, or Grass Valley (install the codec first), and even the DNxHD/R files for use in Vegas Pro/Movie Studio. You may or may not get the "Quicktime plug-in..." prompt, depending on version of Vegas Pro/Movie Studio. Go to the MovieStudioZen website and you can search Dr. Zen's tutorial on "rendering to DNxHD/R" to help. So, yeah, this may seem a bit "Defensive", of which I am, but it is "bred" from all the "Growing Pains" I have had trying to learn things about photography/videography and the "What the Heck was/is this?" type of stuff. I do not listen to any one person on YouTube, forums, etc., but try to get an idea from what has been said/shown, then go and "Trial and Error" myself. Though, I seem to always be in the Error part, and occasionally, like a broken clock, am right once a day (retired military & military brat - so use the 24 Hour clock!). An example: there are a lot of YouTubers who do tutorials about recording in OBS, who "recommend" using the .mkv container, so when you have a loss of your recording or other problem, the file can be "restored" up to that point. Okay, then you do the "Muxing" within OBS afterwards to get a "video editing" compatible .mp4. Yet when you check out the MediaInfo for that "Muxed" file, it is VFR. Nobody says anything about that, but complain when they put that file into their NLE of choice. As listed earlier in this paragraph, retired military, of which I was an Engineer working with Boilers and Turbines, Air Conditioning, Heating Systems, Hydraulics, etc. I went from that to working in IT, with a big push towards TeleCommunications. So I do not have any "Formal" background at all in Photo or Video (start at basics of light and work your way through creating that Story, to "capturing it, to putting it out to the world to see), and have done all my learning through "Hands-On". Just wish @Musicvid, @john_dennis, @Joelson, @waag, and others would stop having links to so many great articles and informational Wiki sites as my browser folders are getting full with the links! :) Thanks! So, people can interpret as they may, but I am NOT trying to say I am correct on things, but still learning as well, just like so many others. And the Mediainfo I posted, I do know that it showed a "Constant Frame Rate", but it also shows that I owned the product, and not some "Cut-Copy-Paste" from the Internet. The video shows that my skills as an editor and videographer have a lot to be desired, but I try. And, if wrong, then learn from it (provided the Irish/German in me doesn't get too stubborn! :) )
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Videoon 2/25/2020
Crashes hard importing GoPro Hero Black clips
Here's my "Two Cents Worth": "From GoPro Hero 7 Black" GeneralComplete name : G:\Large OBS Files for Transcoding\GoPro\GX010016.MP4Format : MPEG-4Format profile : Base Media / Version 1Codec ID : mp41 (mp41)File size : 486 MiBDuration : 1 min 8 sOverall bit rate : 59.8 Mb/sEncoded date : UTC 2020-02-25 21:45:18Tagged date : UTC 2020-02-25 21:45:18 VideoID : 1Format : HEVCFormat/Info : High Efficiency Video CodingFormat profile : Main@L5.1@MainCodec ID : hvc1Codec ID/Info : High Efficiency Video CodingDuration : 1 min 8 sBit rate : 59.5 Mb/sWidth : 3 840 pixelsHeight : 2 160 pixelsDisplay aspect ratio : 16:9Frame rate mode : ConstantFrame rate : 29.970 (30000/1001) FPSColor space : YUVChroma subsampling : 4:2:0Bit depth : 8 bitsBits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.239Stream size : 484 MiB (100%)Title : GoPro H.265Language : EnglishEncoded date : UTC 2020-02-25 21:45:18Tagged date : UTC 2020-02-25 21:45:18Color range : FullColor primaries : BT.709Transfer characteristics : BT.709Matrix coefficients : BT.709Codec configuration box : hvcC Don't need to add the audio. Using Vegas Pro 17 Edit (421). Computer specs in signature. This was "thrown" on the timeline as is, cut down a little bit, some Color Corrector, Brightness & Contrast, Saturation, then rendered with Default Magix HEVC 4K 29.970 (AMD VCE) template. Settings on GoPro were: ISO Min: 100, ISO Max: 400, W/B: 5000K, Resolution: 4K, Frame Rate: 30, Shutter: 60, Audio: Off, Color: Flat Oh, and if you use the "Auto" shutter, it will adjust the ISO and/or the Shutter Speed on your GoPro as needed. So yes, if you do set your GoPro like that, you can end up with a "Variable Frame Rate" like a smartphone, or a capture card recording, or from nVidia ShadowPlay/Radeon Re-Live, etc.
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Videoon 2/12/2020
Magix Vegas 17 Pro Build 387 AVCHD rendering error
Plain and simple. Click "YES"! The newer versions of both Vegas Pro and Movie Studio require you to accept the download for various "CODECS", including video and audio. Such as the issue you are having. Get a GoPro Hero 6/7/8 HEVC file and add to the media bin...it will also require accepting to install the HEVC codec. Nothing new.
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Vegas Movie Studio (up to ver. 17)on 2/9/2020
File details is incorect
In your screenshot, for what you are "pointing to", it is only the size of the "Video" stream. Go down to the Audio portion, take that "File Size" and add to the Video File Size. Presto! They should now "Equal" the file size in the "General" section.
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Videoon 1/12/2020
Q: Intermediates & alpha channels
@Former user Try this link from Derek Moran's (Dr. Zen - MovieStudioZen.com) tutorial. I believe he even updated the location for the GoPro Studio software, which should be something like (2.5.3.xxx or 2.5.9.2658). Watch AND read his tutorial. At his site, he also has a tutorial on installation of DNxHD/DNxHR with the QuickTime installer.
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Videoon 1/11/2020
AMD Radeon Vll or Nvidia 2070 Super?
Well, I would have to agree for the most part with @TheRhino with his assessment. I have a Radeon VII paired to a 1950X (Stock), 64GB RAM (DDR4-2667), Intel 750 800GB NVME PCI-E for OS/Apps, 2-1TB Samsung Evo's (960 & 970) and an Intel 660p 2TB for all storage, with another 660p for all Scratch, and a WD Red 2TB for renders; and a second machine with the RTX 2070 nVidia Founder's Edition paired to a 2920X, 32GB RAM, and storage equivalent to first system. Both have Magix Movie Studio 16 Platinum, and honestly, can't tell the difference using either system. (Just purchased Vegas Pro 17 Edit - already have enough DVD Architect copies, and I don't use a lot of Plug-ins). I have 4 GoPro Heros' (5, 6, & 2-7's), Canon 80D, and Sony AX-53 (baby kin to your AX 700). Throwing any of the footage from these cameras on a 4K timeline (sans 80D as it is 1080 only), and since most of the footage is definitely longer than a few seconds, and typically a combination of all the cameras, it can make editing TOUGH! Hence, I have the extra drives and just Transcode out to either Cineform or Grass Valley HQX (both have worked fine for my needs). I would use the inbuilt Proxy for Vegas Pro/Movie Studio, but since only having 28 inch 4K screens, my eyes are not that good to view the timeline for what I need. So, Transcoding it is. And on either computer, doesn't really take as long as it used to. Plus, makes you get up, stretch those legs, and get some more coffee - that's the real benefit!😀 I have not tried Vegas Pro 17 on the second machine with the RTX 2070, so not sure how well it does on the editing timeline, yet. Like you, more worried about the actual editing to CREATE that story, then how fast to render. When I do have to render, I just refer to the previous paragraph! For the first system, Vegas Pro 17 and the Radeon VII does wonderful on the timeline, and would think if you want to use "Rhino's" approach of either the Vega 56/64, you can't go wrong. I typically don't use the Hardware render, so not concerned AMD hasn't gotten off their butts to provide the necessary support for Content Creators/Editors and such. So render time is not much a concern, and I now have all the James Bond movies on disc in my collection of Blu-Ray/DVD, so there is always that!
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Videoon 12/24/2019
NVMe drive is loading video files extremely slow in Vegas...
Sorry, you both posted while I was still typing. 🙂
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Videoon 12/24/2019
NVMe drive is loading video files extremely slow in Vegas...
+1 Frosty! OP needs to look "DOWN" to see that all his Audio Peaks are being created. There is no problem with his drives, processor, GPU...it is the AUDIO being DE-COMPRESSED so you can see all those "wonderful & glorious" waveform peaks that help us to ensure our Audio/Video is synchronized. I have two ThreadRipper systems, one with an AMD 1950x/Radeon VII, the other AMD 2920X/RTX 2070 FE. When I "slap" any of my GoPro's or AX-53 straight to the timeline, just like the OP's video, I Have To Wait! Been like that since using Movie Studio Platinum 12 Suite, 13, 14, 15, and now 16 Suite; did it with Vegas Pro 12 Suite, 13, 14, and 15 Suite (no Vegas Pro installed since rebuilding 1950x system due to PSU & Motherboard issue from leaking AIO). Did that when I was on Intel platforms, with 3930K, 5820, 5930K, 6800K. So it is not inherently limited to only certain "Brands". @Bryan-Vahey Just be patient! Nothing wrong with your drives/CPU/GPU. It will be "faster" opening project and media on second and subsequent loads. Remember though, if you add another file of the type you showed the first time to the Media Bin, it will do the same thing.
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