| Sony Vegas | Learning The Basics

[Saint Andrew]

Sony Vegas - Learning The Basics

 

1. Introduction
   
2. Features & File Formats
   
3. Importing Media
   
4. Editing
   
5. Producing & Rendering
   
6. Rendering
   
7. Credits
   

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Introduction

 

Before I begin; If you'd like a copy of any Version of Sony Veges, message me on the Forums! (Have Team Viewer Installed)

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Sony Vegas is a professional video editing software. The software was originally made for music but became an all round editor. Vegas features real-time multitrack video and audio editing on unlimited tracks, resolution-independent video sequencing, complex effects and and Dolby Digital surround sound mixing. It runs on Microsoft Windows XP , Vista and 7. Supports Hypercam and Camtasia (After converted) Recordings.

 

After 2007 There became 3 versions of Sony Vegas:

 

1. Regular
   
2. Platinum
   
3. Pro
   

 

What the Program should look like:

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Features & File Formats

 

Sony Vegas has many Features which used correctly, can be very effected. Audio Software and Edting Software are both installed and no need for Plug - Ins. I'm sure I've missed loads of Features but I'll update if I find them.

 

3D Track Motion

Spatial Arrangement

Plane Intersection

Keyframing (2D and 3D)

Bezier Adjustments

Multiple Keyframed Smooth Motion

Pro Tools (Audio effects)

Cubase (Audio effects)

Sonar (Audio effects)

Master Bus Track Automation Envelopes (Audio effects)

ProType Titling

Multicamera Editing Tools

Floating Point Video Processing

Customizable Wndow Layouts

HDV/SDI/XDCAM Support

AVCHD Support

Mixing Console Window

Video FX

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Importing Media

 

In the top-left corner of your workspace, you should see project or file, then go down and click Import Media. Or you can just drag and dropped the footage into the bottom frame.

 

I suggest only using .avi or .wmv for recordings and .jpeg for Pictures. This is because they are the best quality and faster to upload.

 

This is what it should look like by now:

 

 

Editing

 

Editing is the real reason people get this Program. You will not pick it up at first, but after a few days you'll be editing like a Pro.

 

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Pan & Crop

 

This, is the most simple on Sony Vegas, you'll pick it up in no time!

 

On the clip, there is a button which you can click to make your clip smaller or bigger.

 

 

Next, you want to take the corners of the clip and make them closer to the center. (Times can be edited on the timeline)

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Effects

 

Over 300 Effects on Sony Vegas, all working with no glitches. I will show you a little basic, I can't help you with all of them because I haven't used most of them.

 

Go to the effects tab and explore or Video FX (Depending on your version).

 

 

Drag and drop the effect onto the clip for it to work. A new tab will pop up telling you what you want to edit. From here, I can't help you, Get Experimenting!

 

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Transitions

 

Making transitions needs 2 clips so repeat the step on importing media. Place the clip on top of the other clip or next to it.

 

Go to the transitions tab.

 

Drag and drop the transition between the two clips and a little blue curse will appear on the clip. Next, a new tab will open letting you edit the Transition.

 

 

Experiement with the effects of the transition. If you want to go back to normal, click the down arrow on the drop down menu and click "Reset to normal" and that should do it.

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Editing Text

 

Adding Text is easy, simply Go to the Media Generators tab, Click on "text" in the side menu and drag and drop the text. Editing the Font, Text, Size and Color will be simple.

 

 

If you would like the text to go over the clip, just drag the text file under the Clip and ''Placements and put the Background Color ''0''.

 

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Rendering

 

Rendering is also very easy on Sony Vegas, but, you must have the following settings.

 

Save as Type: Sony AVC (*.mp4;*.m2ts;*.avc)

 

Template: I'd use Internet:

4:3 SD 25P (320P)

4:3 SD 30P (480P)

16:9 HD 25P (720P)

16:9 HD 30P (1080P)

 

Finally, go to file and clip on Render As..

 

[Sudo]

lol

[Xpnkrockemox]

Nice guide, i love sony vegas :P

[Mich-ae-l]

Very nice and detailed guide, hope more will come. :)

Keep up the great work Andrew.: )

[Easts Baws]

Nice guide, im still learning how to do stuff on sony vegas :D

[iRogues]

Nice guide

[Tom N Eto]

Great guide for a great program, easy and fast to use.

[I Anubis I]

Sony Vegas ftw.

[Seany]

Good little guide.

[ROLLY]

nice!

[DevanWentHAM]

great guide!

[urded now]

Nice guide. Sony Vegas is awesome :)

[`Asia]

Nice guide.