6/2/2010 2:08:21 PM With the most powerful audio support of any NLE out of the box, Vegas Pro has a very strong audio toolset, and this video will help you to get a good handle on using it…Read More..
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3/26/2010 4:23:15 AM Take your video to the next level with this FASST Tip... This basic compositing technique can be used in Vegas Movie Studio or Vegas Pro software.Read More..
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3/26/2010 4:14:10 AM The Looping tool helps make editing decisions easier, see how in this posts video…Read More..
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2/10/2010 3:40:24 AM Learn how to use various volume controls in Vegas software, both Vegas Movie Studio and Vegas Pro Software…Read More..
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2/9/2010 2:02:53 PM Technorati Tags: Color Correction , Vegas , Vegas Pro , Vegas Movie Studio , Coloring With this FASST Tip, you will be ready to expand your editing repertoire to include color correction as well…Read More..
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12/14/2009 4:29:39 PM You’ve asked for it and we’ve delivered. Training for the new Ultimate S Lite is here. This training is applicable to Ultimate S Lite and Ultimate S Pro 4. Below Training is available on Photomontage, Markers, Film Looks, Lower Thirds, DVD, and Setup Tabs…Read More..
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11/18/2009 2:31:52 PM Today’s FASST Tip: How to move footage back and forth between Vegas and Final Cut…Read More..
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11/12/2009 2:17:32 PM Today’s FASST Tip: Using the Secondary Color Corrector in Sony Vegas ( Applicable in Movie Studio and Pro ) to apply color correction to a specific color range…Read More..
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9/11/2009 2:10:00 PM TrakPaks in Action By Jeffrey P. Fisher VASST TrakPaks are modular royalty-free music packages. Each volume includes themes and variations that you can quickly and easily mix and match to build custom soundtracks. Whether you need music for radio/TV, film, video, podcasts, and more, TrakPaks bring versatility and flexibility right out of the box. Every volume works with Apple Soundtrack... Read More..
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9/1/2009 2:45:00 PM It’s been said that an artist never finishes a work, he abandons it. I’ve found over the years that this statement is invariably more often true than not for anyone who cares about what they’re working on. In the pursuit of one day not having to abandon a project due to a deadline or another project looming, I find myself looking for all the help I can get. As we all know, it pays to have the rig... Read More..
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9/1/2009 1:34:00 PM With the addition of native .r3d file handling with Vegas Pro. There are some new workflows and tools that Sony Vegas Pro has added on. This video will show you how to use and work with native .r3d files from the Red cameras gaining so much popularity in the film world today.Read More..
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12/14/2008 1:10:00 PM
GoPro Hero “It May Not be the Incredible Hulk, But It’s Super Cool!”
Last week GoPro sent me one of their new Hero cameras to test in a variety of environments. I’m somewhat of a snob when it comes to cheap camcorders, and the people at GoPro knew this going in. In fairness, this is the least expensive camera/camcorder I've ever reviewed, and not expecting to be impressed.
The camera arr... Read More..
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12/13/2008 1:09:00 PM
When I first received an email about the Hood-Pro HP35, I was a bit flummoxed by the description of the product, as explained in the email. It seemed as though it was a competitor to other hood-covering/light-restrictive devices. When the Hood-Pro actually arrived, it was immediately clear as to how this product can benefit video camera operators at many levels in the industry.Originally con... Read More..
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11/13/2008 12:59:00 PM After a lengthy period of time spend in the dark recesses of square viewing in a world of wide screen, YouTube has finally joined the norm of the modern era.
However, in light of the numerous tutorials and books published on how to upload aspect-correct images to YouTube, this tutorial should help you be up to speed right away with YouTube.
In this image, you can see the filled YouTu... Read More..
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5/21/2008 12:38:00 PM Sony Vegas has always had a credit roll generator, yet the feature is fairly weak in how it allows users to create credit rolls. The release of Vegas Pro 8 brought a new titling tool (ProType Titler) that offers significantly greater power for credit roll creation. This tutorial will help readers understand how easily and quickly they can create titles using the ProType Title tool and a word-proc... Read More..
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5/3/2008 12:27:00 PM
Sony Vegas 7 is a great tool for working with 24p; Vegas was the first NLE to support low-cost 24p at any point with the release of Vegas 4 several years ago. Vegas 7 provides support for 24p acquired with the HVR-V1U camcorder, automatically removing pulldown from the media recorded in the camcorder. View the workflow for Apple Final Cut Pro by clicking HERE.{http://www.vasst.com/resource.a... Read More..
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3/4/2008 12:17:00 PM
HD is taking over the video production world faster than many camera owners can keep up with. Now in its 5th generation, HDV cameras offer a broad range of choices from full-size broadcast cameras to small format palmcorders. The most recent addition to the lineup of HDV camcorders is the Sony HDR-HC9, available from Sony Electronics.
The HC9 records interlaced images in a 1440 x 1080 s... Read More..
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2/21/2008 12:33:00 PM Following the much-anticipated release of the HVR V1 camcorder, filmmakers and videographers alike have been enjoying progressive-scan recording at 24p and 30p. Like the DVX100 and XL2 series of cameras, Sony packages the progressive signal into an interlace stream, ie, you’re seeing the 24p or 30p “look,” but it’s playing back at 60i, or 29.97 fps. The pulldown must be removed using software t... Read More..
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1/9/2008 12:13:00 PM The Protype Titler, found in Sony Vegas Pro 8 software, has some very deep features along with some features that simply are well-hidden. One of these hidden features allows users to create animated lower third plates. Creating the lower third plates is quite easy, once the secret has been revealed.
Open a new project in Vegas (CTRL+N)
Create a new video track (CTRL+SHIFT+Q), create a selec... Read More..
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11/21/2007 11:12:00 AM
Never before has the video industry seen such an explosion of formats as we're experiencing today, and along with the plethora of formats comes confusion about what HD is and what it isn't. Rarely does a day go by that we don't hear the phrase "True HD" or "Full HD" in the context of comparing camcorders and/or formats.
An H... Read More..
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11/21/2007 10:59:00 AM It’s always a fun moment when as an editor or writer, the opportunity is found to simplify a complex subject, and share the knowledge with readers of the website. I’m a little disappointed that Sony Broadcast Professional has stolen that opportunity away when it comes to the XDCAM EX camcorder. This system is so easy, it’ll take you far longer to read this article than it takes to Xfer the media ... Read More..
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10/10/2007 10:40:00 AM
bebob , well known for their gadgets and tools for professional videographers, has released yet another handy-dandy tool that makes the lives of camera operators just a little bit easier.
Users of the Sony HVR-DR60 hard disk recorder have struggled with mounting the unit to the cold shoe on the top of various camcorders. Raising the profile of the camera more than 6 inches, on some... Read More..
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9/26/2007 11:48:00 AM
This new plug-in pack from VelvetMatter has made me happy and it’s time to share the joy. Light Rays can give your text that dynamic look or make a unique transition or even “re-light” a scene, and Velvet Matter has come out with a plug-in for Sony Vegas® that can add that extra punch to any project. First off, Lets start with the meat and potatoes... Read More..
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6/25/2007 12:41:00 PM hooting and editing video is easy, right?
After all, everyone is doing it, plans on doing it, or wants to do it. So what's the problem? Why are there so many poor videos out there? YouTube, GoogleVideo, Liveleak, and other websites have loads of them. You'll find them on DVDs, and even on some television broadcasts. Why is this happening?
Because basic rules of editing are often violated... Read More..
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4/5/2007 11:53:00 AM Learn to make great keys in Sony Vegas Movie Studio or Sony Vegas using garbage mattes/animated masks. Fast, easy, and powerful, this is also a cool way to get introduced to compositing in your NLE. This technique is applicable to all NLE applications. Garbage mattes are wonderful for cleaning up spill and green found on ears, hair, and other spilled areas.
There is a downloadable project... Read More..
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3/13/2007 11:45:00 AM
Difference Masking Unmasked
Dave Hadden
©2006 Sundance Media Group
" I need to make a Chroma Key, but I don't have a green screen, and I already ... Read More..
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3/3/2007 11:43:00 AM The trailer for “Brokeback Mountain” puts a new spin on an old technique. Here’s how you can create that title style in Sony Vegas Movie Studio or Sony Vegas software.
This is a good masking-starting point for newcomers to either software. Download the media and accompanying VMS project file to open in either Sony Vegas Movie Studio or in Sony Vegas software.
The background media is free fo... Read More..
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2/15/2007 12:24:00 PM
Livin’ on the Edge… Literally.
About 2500' feet above the floor of the Grand Canyon.
Tied in with 5/8 rope, bits of aluminum and steel cable holding five cameramen in place on sheets of ice/soggy snow, we're shooting the Performance Design Factory Team (PDFT) as they become the first terrain swoopers in the world flying in... Read More..
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2/13/2007 12:16:00 PM This tutorial shows you how to change the pivot point of a frame in Vegas 5 using 3D Track Motion. Changing the pivot point is quite simple. It’s done by turning off Editing in Object Space and then moving the pivot point. Here is how its done:
Click on Track Motion for the track you want to pivot in 3D space
In the Track Motion dialog, select 3D Source Alpha ... Read More..
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1/11/2007 12:02:00 PM
I know this is a bit late in coming, but the year has been a little hectic. I wanted to use the camera for a review here and Jan Crittenden Livingston of Panasonic was more than happy to loan me a unit to test run. Thanks to everyone at Panasonic for their help, VASST, and Chris Hurd for the support. Lastly, before I begin, familiarize yourself with information on the camera at www.p2in... Read More..
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1/11/2007 11:57:00 AM
Crashing swords, destructive lasers, intimidating helicopters, whispered words of love, jubilant screams of joy, and wheels that go round and round are all part of any good story in today’s visual medium. But so many films seem to overlook this most important aspect of a production.
Why?
I believe it is due in gr... Read More..
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12/2/2006 12:06:00 PM
4:3 to Widescreen, easily!
With widescreen display becoming the norm in US and other cultural societies, and hours of tape that have been acquired in 4:3 modes, editors/producers are faced with a few new choices as to how to make their existing SD footage fit in the world of HD. There are several courses of action that may be taken... Read More..
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10/7/2006 12:09:00 PM
I turn towards the coffee urn looking for the breakfast, having given up on the champions. I still have six minutes and change for a bagel with schmear and a first cuppa, and because I’m that sort, I make a mental list of all the things that have g... Read More..
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9/23/2006 11:50:00 AM
A Cut Above the Rest:
Stock20 Music
Douglas Spotted Eagle/VASST Instructor
©2006 Sundance Media Group
It's rare... Read More..
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7/26/2006 11:52:00 AM
The Deadly Analog to DV Audio Level
FEBRUARY 17, 2003
Without going into a history lesson, dB levels were established in the early days of telephone and radio. In fact, the deci-‘bel’ was named after Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of many things including the telephone. The early... Read More..
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6/10/2005 11:31:00 AM
Lights, Camera, Action
(Actually... Lights, Masks, Motion)
Gary Gowman
©2005 Sundance Media Group
Try putting some light sweeps on top of your titles, graphics and logos in Vegas Video... Read More..
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4/5/2005 11:27:00 AM In other articles, we’ve talked a lot about compositing. Here is a fun technique that can be uses to hide text, moving objects, or just sections of objects, and it’s very fast to do. The technique we’ll use in this tutorial is very well suited for credits in a movie introduction, and is used very frequently in Hollywood. It’s also a great way to hide portions of an object on a screen. You can use... Read More..
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3/27/2005 11:23:00 AM Gain a better understanding of ChromaBlur in Sony Vegas software, and learn how to become a power user of Sony Vegas Chromakey tools. This tutorial is written for both educators and video editors alike.
Keith Kolbo
VASST Instructor ©2005 Sundance Media Group
As budgets have become tighter and tighter, and the technology has improved, chroma keying in video has become com... Read More..
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