Rick Shorrock
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No, the boot priority in BIOS is always set to boot from my “C”, i.e., system drive, which is SATA-connected to the motherboard. Even after I removed the external drive from its case and installed it in the computer as a secondary drive (also installed as a SATA-connected drive), and trying to connect to the other SATA ports, I still cannot get Windows to start correctly, and safe mode will also not start while the drive is in place, connected to the motherboard and powered. The drive in question is not bootable, as it does not have Windows installed on it. Maybe I should brush up on booting in EFI.
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I ended up using MPEG Streamclip as a workaround. I imported a clip, using the ‘Export to QT’ settings, I used the Avid DNxHD codec, changed the color space to RGB and rendered the file uncompressed. I was then able to drop the resulting clip in a track over my main video track in Vegas, and using track motion on the upper track and then picking ‘screen’ as the overlay method, which rendered the black background clear. These are mainly effects tracks like lighting, bokeh and flares that I’ll convert as I need to.
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Any free programs you might recommend to convert the files to something that will work in Vegas? Streamclip, perhaps?
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Thanks, John. I knew if anybody, you would know what’s going on!
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The link I mentioned trying is on Sony’s site. Why would they recommend an “unrecommended” version of the codec?
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I think the levels adjustment is what you want. Here’s some good tutorials about using the video scopes within Vegas to help with black levels:
https://www.sundancemediagroup.com/articles/glennchan/levels_in_sony_vegas_part_one.htm
https://www.sundancemediagroup.com/articles/glennchan/levels_in_sony_vegas_part_two.htm
https://www.sundancemediagroup.com/articles/glennchan/AggressiveExposure.htm
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In the project settings, did you conform the project template to the properties of your imported video? I’ve experienced a similar problem to yours, but did not conform the project settings to match the video that I imported. Also, does the video look lighter within Vegas’ timeline, or just after your render? If it looks lighter within the timeline, try changing the pixel format with the project properties tab from 8-bit to 32-bit full range. Most of my projects are 8-bit, but changing to 32-bit full range always darkens my footage.
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Or just get one of these puppies: https://www.amazon.com/ZTO-Capacitive-Multi-Touchscreen-Widescreen-N51/dp/B008RMEXME/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380050171&sr=8-1&keywords=zto+9+inch+tablet
I bought one back in March and am really happy with it. MP4 video looks stunning on it! -
I agree. When I bought mine earlier this year, I initially had the idea of using it in conjunction with my wife’s pet sitting business, which I help her with when she’s out of the house. Both of us are self-employed, and the times that I have to get out of the home office, which also houses my edit suite, because I have to sit with dogs that need nurturing, I can take the tablet out and still be creative, checking for answers to editing problems here or elsewhere, or sending and answering e-mails and such other creative tasks. I also put my demo reel of recent projects on the MicroSD card that’s in the tablet. I’m pretty much constantly updating the reel when new projects are completed.
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Yes…but only if you can find a long enough mini USB cable! However, the newest version of DSLR controller lets you use two tablets. If you have one hooked up to the camera via the miniUSB cable and there’s WiFi available where you’re shooting, a second tablet running the DSLR Controller app can be used wirelessly while tethered through WiFi to the tablet that’s connected to the camera!