Eleanor Trezise
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I’ve just had this issue myself.
Try updating to 9.0e if you haven’t already and essentially re-install. You can also try taking the VEG file’s corresponding BAK file and renaming it so that it now has a VEG extension. Then move at least one of the project media files from their current location, so that when Vegas attempts to open the project it should ask you where it’s gone. Now try opening it.
If that doesn’t work you could do what I did: import the VEG file into a blank project. You won’t get the individual clips back but you won’t have lost the progress you had made so far. At least you don’t start from scratch.
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I personally always use WMV or AVI, WMV being my preference. I never have any problems. If you convert the clips, giving them the same names as the mp4 files won’t work for replacing them because the extension is different; however, move the mp4 files from their current location(s) so that Vegas asks where they are. Then use the option to find the files yourself and simply select the wmv/avi files instead.
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I have a heart transition but it doesn’t consist of little hearts; it’s one big heart that “pumps” the second clip through the first. I believe it’s… not NewBlueFX. I will have to check it again when I get home and respond again.
In the meantime I suggest you search YouTube for custom transitions that people make available for download in their videos’ desciptions. It’s how I got many of mine. UniversalFX collect custom-made transitions and effects that were made for companies that then get dumped after they’ve lost use, for example.
Though can’t you just ask your friends?
Also – I’d love to have that transition or at least see what it looks like, so respond if you do find it so I can have it too!
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Processor looks good; though you will probably want more RAM than that, say 6 or 8GB? It will make a big difference when editing and rendering large projects using 1080p clips.
A 1GB graphics card would also be better.
I mean, I’m sure that laptop will be able to do it, but with the upgrades I mentioned it will be much faster and there will be less of a stress on the computer when you start adding effects, making longer videos etc.
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It’s via the pan/crop tool. I don’t know if you have it however since I’ve never used Movie Studio. I would have thought you would.
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My laptop isn’t as powerful as your new Asus… at all. However I work with HD clips a lot with little problems despite the huge amount of heat that’s generated.
One thing is to make sure the laptop has good air circulation around its bottom. I do this by suspending it on books (but not blocking the fan) and sometimes standing the laptop on its side and leaving it for a bit. And that’s another thing – if the laptop is getting slow and it feels hot give it a break! Shut down and leave it for a bit. Otherwise you may cause damage to components.
If you’re previewing videos you’ve rendered while Vegas is still open then use VLC media player since it’s one of the most efficient and will cause your laptop less grief and therefore less heat.
Also, when previewing the project within Vegas itself (pre-rendered) set the quality to “preview” or even “draft” as opposed to “normal” or “best”. Also add effects last just before you render.
Hope that helps and I’m jealous of your new laptop!
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Render your video so that it’s the same resolution, ratio and frame rate as the source files. The same applies to audio. You can change all this by clicking “Customise” when you’re about to save/render your project to a folder.
I personally render to .wmv format always since it’s compact but still great quality and YouTube likes it, too.
If you want a nicer image to look at: Up the contrast, saturation and gamma slightly. You can apply these effects to the entire project if you click the media FX button of each video timeline.
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I used to have this problem. I fixed it by converting the video file I was using (that was turning red) to a .wmv file keeping all other characteristics the same. It’s no longer a problem as a result.
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More simply you need to render the video in a 16:9 ratio resolution, for example 1280×270 (720p). And make sure the video files of your project are 16:9, even if that means cutting out some of the footage.
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Use masking for something like that. Go to the pan/crop tool and click the bottom timeline of the clip. Then click on the fountain pen-looking icon on the left of the window. You can then draw a shape around that person by plotting points.
To stop it looking so jagged once you do this I recommend setting the feather to 5-30% (try different values to get an idea of what looks best) and *something I can’t look up right now and can’t remember* to “Both”.
Hope that helps.