-
ASF files in Vegas
hello all,
I regularly download large ASF files in both video and audio that I edit in Vegas 7.0 to be streamed on our company’s server. I am using windows media encoder to change the file from asf to WMV.
QUESTION: is there a faster way than using the windows Media encoder to change the file from asf to wmv? At times it takes quite while and I would like to lose this step in my workflow.
I don’t need to do this for audio only programs, just the video ones.any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks!
Tom -
6 Replies
-
Why aren’t you just putting the .asf on the Vegas timeline?
Douglas Spotted Eagle
VASST
Aerial Camera/Instructor
Certified Sony Vegas Trainer -
When I put the ASF file on the timeline I can hear audio, but not see the video. Is this a setting that I need to change?
-
what is the source of the .asf file? If it’s protected, Vegas won’t open it, but it’s curious that WME will convert it?
Douglas Spotted Eagle
VASST
Aerial Camera/Instructor
Certified Sony Vegas Trainer -
I just did a test, I tried 10 different asf files from different vendors. it turns out that most of them will open on the timeline but 1 won’t. I plan on talking to our tech guys on Monday to see what is different from those particular files.
I am new at this position and I was told to convert all asf files in WME to be able to view in Vegas. That appears to be (mostly) untrue? has anyone else had a ASF file that won’t open on the timeline?
Thanks for tolerating a newbie question.
Tom -
I’ve had .asf’s not open, but this is because it was a protected file.
No, you do not need WME to convert them in most cases…and will end up with a lesser quality file for having done so.Douglas Spotted Eagle
VASST
Aerial Camera/Instructor
Certified Sony Vegas Trainer -
Thanks!
I agree that this would drop quality, We recieve educational material from many different sources that we add to our server to stream on demand. it always runs in 320×240 and I am told that the audio is more important than the Video. However, I was hired to raise the standards of the dept. and I am now in the process of questioning the workflow. (in addition to learning vegas on the fly) My background is primarily freelance corporate video production, I haven’t used Vegas much prior to this, are there any good online tutorial sites (besides this forum of course) where I can get training in flying this software higher?
Again,Thanks!
Tom
Reply to this Discussion! Login or Sign Up