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Need to learn film editing with one of Sony Vegas products!
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lol…Doesnt matter Robert, even at 60, you are still
young, dont let anyone tell you otherwise my friend (smile).Steve Rhoden
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Film Editor & Compositor.
Filmex Creative Media.
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[Robert Michaelson] “…physically I am 60 in the editing world I am about 3……LOL”
Regardless, we all learned to crawl before we could walk. Welcome to the community. I hope you’ll stick around and share your experiences with us so we can all grow more together. 😉
~jr
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[Steve Rhoden] “…even at 60, you are still young, dont let anyone tell you otherwise my friend (smile).”
Did someone say 60 was old? I must’a missed that. I plan to retire at 60 and REALLY start living! (and hopefully learn something new) 😀
~jr
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True…
Steve Rhoden
(Cow Leader)
Film Editor & Compositor.
Filmex Creative Media.
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John,
Your kind words have inspired me even more!
Is it appropiate to share a little bit of my life
so everyone can get to know me? I don’t have a website.
I did look at yours very impressive!
I feel like I have arrived in the right spot to stick it out as you said! In a weak moment I read a review and it was saying that Cyberlink was the #1 editing software. So I bought it. But you tout Vegas Pro and that’s what this forum is all about.You and Steve told me to concentrate on the story which I feel confident to do. My goal is to make a 1 to 2 minute trailer about my story…………this is where I shine…….but the technical is a challenge for me at the moment.
Replying to you will it also be seen by other members in this thread?
Robert -
Yes.. we are all watching! What John said about concentrating on telling the story is the core of good video making. Don’t let “effects” swamp your video. Look at the best film makers.. do they have swirling page turns and the like? Leave that to the music video guys.
And age? I’m pushing 70, and after a career in television I still am at it. Old firehorse syndrome maybe.
Enjoy your new venture.Windows 7 Pro64, 16GB RAM, SSD boot drive, GTX 570 Graphics, Vegas Pro 12
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Hello Everyone,
A quick update with my learning process and a couple technical questions.Grazie, you mentioned that VP9 worked well and you had trouble with the upgrades. Wondering why you’d upgrade if VP9 work well?
I am working with VP9 and have learned a couple of things by the you tube tutorials. So I can import media, turn on the audio for narration (this excites me). That’s it for now. I am wondering how to trim a video in the trim window. I do not see any tools to do that. Trim means shorten the length right? Lastly where are the transition buttons for fads and disolves?
I’ve been holding off asking simple questions and trying to figure it out myself but now I am stumped.
Thanks everyone
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[Robert Michaelson] “I am wondering how to trim a video in the trim window. I do not see any tools to do that.”
You want to right-click on the media file in the Project Media window and select Open in Trimmer. then make a timeline selection in the trimmer between the in and out point that you want to place on the timeline, then just drag and drop the selection onto the timeline or use one of the various insert buttons. Like this:
[Robert Michaelson] “Trim means shorten the length right?”
Yes, you can trim multiple selections from a single piece of media.
[Robert Michaelson] “Lastly where are the transition buttons for fads and disolves?”
To create a transition you move the edge of one event over the other. This creates the basic Crossfade. You can then go to the Transitions tab and drop any transition you want over this fade and that transition will be applied.
[Robert Michaelson] “I’ve been holding off asking simple questions and trying to figure it out myself but now I am stumped.”
If you have all the time in the world to search for free tutorials that may or may not teach you the right way to do things, then that’s fine. If you really want to learn Vegas Pro quickly from the professionals, we have our VASST Absolute Training for Vegas + DVD Beginner Bundle where people like myself and Douglas Spotted Eagle will teach you everything you need to know to be productive in Vegas Pro very quickly.
~jr
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That sounds like a good idea. I have VP 9 will that be ok? The example you posted is that the format / are there videos that I can start and stop to copy what I see? How many dvds are there and where are they mailed from. Mail here in Thailand can be iffy unless in a priority box
Any chance I may view one tutorial to be sure i understand what’s being presented? I have a slight learning disability
Thank you so much
Robert
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Hi John
In your last post to me you suggested that I purchase your DVD tutorials. You said it would get me up and running faster. I thought it was a good idea. I replied back with a few questions about the product but never heard back. Perhaps I did not reply correctly. Again here are my concerns.
Can the information be downloaded vs mailed as I live in Thailand and that could be an issue.
Is the format in a video form so I can stop and start it as I go along? I learn best by watching an example not by reading.
If these are in a video form is it possible to see an example to be sure I can understand and be able to do it?
I assume if I get stuck I can post my question to the forum for clarification?
Thanks John
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