[Wayne Waag]

Thanks Francois for reminding me of this thread. Your link leads to a 404. Here’s the correct link. https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/killvegas-2-simple-apps-for-killing-vegas-processes–116086/?page=1
I also changed the download links in that thread to the HOS library.

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[Wayne Waag]

This is not a new issue and has been around quite awhile for some users. https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/vegas-remains-in-memory-like-a-bad-smell–115656/?page=1

I’ve written a couple of scripts, SaveCloseKill and KillAllVegas, that are available in the HappyOtterScripts Free Tool library for use by those having such problems until the underlying issue is fixed by Magix. Here is the link. https://tools4vegas.com/library/

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[Wayne Waag]

The problem with iPhone footage is that it is variable frame rate (vfr) which you can see from MediaInfo. The ImportAssist tool in HappyOtterScripts enables the user to “rewrap” one’s footage and convert to constant frame rate (cfr) video which works a lot better in Vegas. Rewrapping does not change the video stream so there is no loss in quality. The conversion to cfr changes the presentation time stamps to a constant frame rate which works reasonably well unless you really have very large changes in frame rate throughout the video. Actually, iPhone is pretty good in this regard. Another advantage of rewrapping is that it is very “quick” since it is only copying the videostream rather than re-rendering it.

Here’s a demo rewrapping some iPhone11 HEVC 4K 60fps video for use in V16.

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The alternative to rewrapping is transcoding which re-renders the footage to another format which Vegas can more easily decode. The ImportAssist tool also has options for transcoding to lossless formats such as MagicYUV or UtVideo as well as lossy MP4 formats.

Alternatively, lots of people use Handbrake which works very well although it was not designed for rendering high quality digital intermediates which are preferable. The advantage of Handbrake is that it is freeware. You could also consider using VirtualDub2 which is a lot better for producing intermediates in that it supports lossless formats as well as Cineform and other high quality formats such as GrassValley HQX. Again, this is freeware. Lots of options are available. Good luck.

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[Wayne Waag]

If you upload some sample footage that can be downloaded, I will take a look just to confirm.

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[Wayne Waag]

The problem is V14. You can easily import this type of footage into later versions. I have some sample iPhone11 footage that is the same except UHD (3840×2160 at 60 fps) and it imports into V15-V17, so I assume that FHD (1920 x 1080) could also be imported. If you want to stay with V14, you should shoot using AVC rather than HEVC–in fact, use of AVC rather than HEVC is always recommended where possible. For $150, it’s well worth upgrading to V17. Moreover, you don’t need QuickTime installed for such footage even though it’s in an MOV container.

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[Wayne Waag]

What type of iPhone footage are you trying to import? avc or hevc? What’s the frame size and frame rate?

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[Wayne Waag]

Assuming that you are using Vegas Pro 14. Most likely, you have the IgnoreEventGrouping button depressed as shown on the bottom taskbar. Make sure that it is off (no blue background).

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[Wayne Waag]

Like everything else, it’s pretty easy once you know how.

In Trimmer, first set your in and out point. Then click on “Create Subclip” which will add just the selected video to the Project window.

Then right-click on the newly created subclip and drag to the timeline while holding the mouse button down. Once you release the right mouse button the following dialog will appear allowing you to select audio or video as well as other options.

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[Wayne Waag]

The problem is that the Magix Intermediate does not support interlaced footage for SD material–as you have discovered. I’d suggest that you try a lossless VFW codec such as Magic YUV. Another lossless option would be UtVideo which is freeware. Although Magic YUV is a commercial codec ($9), they also have an older freeware version. Both would play very well on the Vegas timeline.

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[Wayne Waag]

New version 1.0.2.73 released. Change log may be found here. https://tools4vegas.com/wp-content/uploads/HappyOtter-Change-Log.pdf

Beta testing extended for another month to 15 May.

New version of Qsvencc

New Features

• Otter NavBar—enables timeline navigation and track/event selection from within most scripts
• Preview render option added to AviDub and RenderEvents
• AviDub—re-designed UI with added favorites options for VirtualDub render templates
• Option to lighten/darken dialog controls with user input such as drop down boxes and textboxes

Bug Fixes

• AudioTrim—soloing an audio track led to gain increase in rendered audio file—fixed
• FxAssist—crashed Vegas if launched with no project or no tracks–fixed

Here are screenshots of Otter NavBar and the new AviDub.

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