[Codyjarrett]

dakkar,
thanks for the idea. I got this file message as per your suggestion:

FileMgr::StartLogFiles: Operating system error 2(The system cannot find the file specified.) occurred while creating or opening file ‘C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\Sony Media Libraries\Default_log.LDF’. Diagnose and correct the operating system error, and retry the operation.

Anything I can do about this?
thanks so much for your help!

[Codyjarrett]

thanks, rob – that is definitely helpful. I’m just looking for ways to make vv run smoother, faster and crash less…

[Codyjarrett]

How about Vista?

Is it worth it upgrading to Vista in order to utilize 4 GB of physical memory – and thus, make Vegas run a bit smoother?

Is there any way to use more within XP??

thanks,
cody

[Codyjarrett]

Juan,

Those are all excellent questions.

I have been using Vegas for a number of years now on my home computer and it has been terrific. It is fast, flexible and after editing commercials professionally on Avid, I have found that Vegas provides a great, great home-system alternative.

Two things.

One, Vegas has a bunch of terrific features, but most of them require a fast computer. It makes a huge difference.

Two, I have just installed another 2 GB of memory to my system, bringing it up to 4GB. I think Vegas requires at least 2 and is much better with 4. The memory in your video card is important as well.

I think you can go to Vegas Pro simply because Vegas is also an easy system to learn and it’s very flexible. If you’re used to editing a certain way, it’s likely Vegas will allow you to continue to edit in a way you’re used to.

I’d say go for it.

Cody

[Codyjarrett]

Same here.

Lots of problems trying to play DVDs made on DVDA on a home player. Many people who have tried to view the DVD said the same thing…it would either not play at all, or not play properly…

Not sure why that is.

How does one prepare on DVDA and then burn on another program? And is Clone DVD simply a better DVD authoring program?

[Codyjarrett]

Thank you.
I will try re-formatting the drive and attempt another transfer of the file.
I appreciate your help.

[Codyjarrett]

Wile

Thanks for your interest and help.

I’m not sure, but it seems that DVDA always compresses my MPEG-2 files. Is there something on DVDA that I can turn off, like a preference so it does’t automatically compress the file when burning to DVD?

thanks again,
Cody