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Issues with AVCHD (Vegas 9.0 64-bit)
Problem #1: I’ve just acquired a Canon HF20 and Vegas was handling the AVCHD files well until I attempted rendering them to 1280×720 WMV. It’s not just Vegas that’s crashing. My whole computer freezes. I was actually having this problem (very) occasionally with non-HD video files that had a lot of effects– but if I tried more than once, usually it would work. The file I am trying to render now is just a test– 1:40 long with transitions only. My computer crashes 30-70% into the render. I’m very green with this and I’m not sure what to try. Is there some way to change the file type to something more manageable before editing in Vegas? Would that help, or would I lose too much quality?
Problem #2: A new problem that has popped up is that Vegas is no longer recognizing the .mts files. I have opened them before and I don’t know what triggered the change. I can no longer even attempt rendering since my videos have disappeared!
Canon HF20
Intel quad-core 2.50 GHz
Sony Vegas 9.0 64-bit
Not sure what other information would be helpful to provide.
Thanks!
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I was having the same problem. Vista 64bit. Sony HR11. Vegas Pro 9.
Vegas Pro 9 will not accept .mts. I think this has been a problem since
ever!! It’s funny that with Cyberlink Power Director (<$150.00), you can drag and drop .mts files into it. The files on the camera are .mts format. Vegas requires .m2ts. If you have Sony Picture Motion software, it will convert the .mts into .m2ts, and Vegas will accept it. I don't understand this, but it's what I've found.... -
> Vegas Pro 9 will not accept .mts.
Sure it will. I have .mts files on my timeline right now. That’s all my Sony SX12 shoots and I have no problems with them. Your installation may be corrupt or you have some other software that is not allowing Vegas to process .mts files correctly.
~jr
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I can’t speak to your disappearing mts files, but I’m editing both mts & m2ts files with no problem (I switched from a Canon HDV tape camera to a Sony hard drive).
In terms of rendering, after weeks of pulling my hair out trying to use the Sony AVC codec running Vegas 8c and 9 under Vista 32 and even in desperation Windows 7, I switched to rendering with Main Concept and have nothing but smooth sailing. Not a single hiccup.Ian Schwartz
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Yes, it was definitely working before. The .mts files dropped right into my timeline. I don’t know why it changed! The computer crashed (for the twentieth time) and then the next time I opened Vegas, it said it could not locate the files that were on the timeline.
Vegas also will not recognize my device. If I go to Device Manager or Capture Video, it’s like no camera is connected at all. This is frustrating– I wish I was more familiar with this software.
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So you’re saying you can drag and drop a .mts clip into Vegas?
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> So you’re saying you can drag and drop a .mts clip into Vegas?
Yes. AVCHD 1920×1080 .mts files directly from my Sony HDR-SX12 to the Vegas Pro 9.0 & 8.0 timeline. No problems. I’ve even download .mts files from the internet from before I purchased my camera and they work fine too. They were 1440×1080. If your Vegas Pro can’t handle .mts files there may be some other software installed on your PC that is in conflict.
~jr
http://www.johnrofrano.com
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I checked the CPU usage as soon as I start rendering: 99% almost immediately. I guess that would be my problem and why my computer is crashing. How can I lower this?
I just tested VoltaicHD and it works well, but it lowers my final quality considerably as I convert it once to WMV and then render it again to WMV (with some changes) in Vegas.
So Confused,
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When I first got my Canon HF S10 i tried editing in a bunch of programs (including a Vegas 9 trial..albeit in XP 32bit) and came to the conclusion that it was time to upgrade my computer anyway.
now i have a bit of a monster (intel i7 920 with 12gb triple channel ddr 1600mhz ram; 2X 1.5tb 7200rpm hard drives; vista 64bit etc etc) and the ONLY other software i have put on it is the trial for vegas pro 9 64bit and dvd architect.
to my amazement… It doesn’t recognize the MTS files that the other vegas trial version did on my old computer. I don’t see how there can be a conflict with literally no other software installed after the OS except the Vegas stuff.
i am a little pissed at the moment. it took a LONG time and a LOT of reading to come to the conclusion that i was going to use VEGAS to edit on. I am so glad I did the trial again because I was just going to buy it based on having this great new computer and the fact that it played them before. even made a DVD that wasn’t half bad other than not being able to see proper edit points because the playback was horrible.
going to try something else and see if i can use it and if so goodbye Vegas. otherwise will try a fresh install.
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Importing thru the Device Explorer in Vegas usually works for these files and most cameras.
Connect your Camera to USB > Device Explorer > choose the files and import.
It will go into your Sony imported media folder but then you can move it where you wish.
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