[Peter Abbott]

Well, the file was originally a Vegas 8 file, with no “offline media” issues, but when the file was unable to render (despite having 4 GB of memory, I kept running into “low memory” issues because the file consisted of clips from over 150 full-length movies), I figured an upgraded Sony Vegas 9 would be able to successfully render the video.

When I opened the Vegas 8 file in Vegas 9, however, I ran into this “media offline” issue for the video portion of the clips and was never asked to “search for the missing files.” I was thankful when I saw that I was finally able to render the video, but disappointed when I realized only the audio was rendering.

Additionally, I also have a few video clips that are saved onto the laptop itself (as opposed to the external), and those videos show up fine in the Vegas 9 file… so clearly it is just an issue with Vegas 9 reading the videos from the external HD (although for some reason it can still read the audio from these videos on the external!)

And yes, when I’m looking at the timeline, only the audio appears as online. The video portions all have the (Media Offline) within each clip. If the problem is, in fact, a lack of codecs, do you have any idea which ones would suffice? Maybe K-lite?

Thanks Jay!

[Peter Abbott]

I tried playing an offline event and all I see is a black screen in the preview screen; in fact, I’ve tried rendering the offline events as well, but all that renders is the audio… no video (again, black screen).

I know of the pop-up box to which you’re referring, and I never clicked “ignore missing files…” because that box never appeared… even when I first opened the file.

NAS? I’m not familiar with that. The media is on a Wetern Digital external HD. Mapped drive? As long as the computer reads the HD, then I assume Sony Vegas can, no? Either way, if the audio is being picked up, then Vegas is obviously seeing the HD, but for some reason only bringing in the audio.

[Peter Abbott]

Thanks for the response.

Anybody else have any suggestions?

[Peter Abbott]

Yes, I tried right clicking on the videos in project media and hitting “recapture offline media,” but nothing happens… nothing even pops up.

[Peter Abbott]

Great! Thanks for the response!

Although now I’ve run into another issue…

[Peter Abbott]

Thanks for the response.

I’m aware of the [process bar on the bottom left, but as you know that only shows when I’m first importing the clip. I’ve also tried checking off the 8-bit option, but that didn’t make any difference. And not sure if this matters, but it’s not a 60 minute clip, it’s 60 one-minute clips.

[Peter Abbott]

Thanks a bunch, Mike!

[Peter Abbott]

Great!

Thanks for the response. That seems to be working just fine.

One other thing… I’ve noticed when I simply output the file with the unadjusted settings, the picture is not all that clear (lines visible during action sequences, a bit rate problem).

The default is variable with a max of 9 mil, min of 120k, and an average of 6 mil. Only when I switched to constant bit rate of 9 mil do the lines not show, but now Vegas keeps on freezing on me at 18%. Am I not supposed to do that? Any suggestions?