VideoLane.com » Sony Vegas Pro http://videolane.com Videography and Web Video Production Fri, 18 May 2012 09:40:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Render as DVD in Sony Vegas – Best Setting http://videolane.com/2012/02/render-as-dvd-in-sony-vegas-best-setting/ http://videolane.com/2012/02/render-as-dvd-in-sony-vegas-best-setting/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:32:41 +0000 AdrianLee http://videolane.com/?p=3623 Share on Facebook Retweet this Stumble this When creating DVDs, I like to use a combination of 2 programs, Sony Vegas and Corel VideoStudio. Sony Vegas renders DVD videos clean and sharp, especially when the footage was shot in HD. I use Sony Vegas to edit my video footage and create the DVD-compliant MPEG2 file. The MPEG2 file is then imported into Corel VideoStudio to create the physical disc. Corel ...]]> Share on Facebook Retweet this Stumble this

When creating DVDs, I like to use a combination of 2 programs, Sony Vegas and Corel VideoStudio.

Sony Vegas renders DVD videos clean and sharp, especially when the footage was shot in HD.

I use Sony Vegas to edit my video footage and create the DVD-compliant MPEG2 file.

The MPEG2 file is then imported into Corel VideoStudio to create the physical disc.

Corel VideoStudio does not RE-RENDER the video files, hence maintaining its original high quality.

Corel VideoStudio also makes authoring of motion menus fast and easy, unlike Sony’s DVD Architect.

With that being said, the correct setting is of utmost importance.

I experimented a variety of custom configurations and found the best.

Instead of describing in words, take a look at the screenshots of the setting I use.

First, Project Properties DO affect the quality of your final rendered video.

So set the Project Properties before you start editing.

Here is a screenshot of Sony Vegas Pro 11 customized Project Properties. Take note of the settings marked with red asterisks. They make a difference.
Render as DVD in Sony Vegas Pro 11 Project Properties

For older versions, this is the Sony Vegas Pro 8 customized Project Properties.
Render as DVD in Sony Vegas Pro 8 Project Properties

This is the custom render setting for best DVD MPEG2 quality in Sony Vegas Pro 11.
Render as DVD in Sony Vegas Pro 11 - 2

Here is the custom render setting for best DVD MPEG2 quality in the older Sony Vegas Pro 8.
Render as DVD in Sony Vegas Pro 8 - 3

Most DVD burning software tend to re-render files into DVD-MPEG2 files. What makes Corel VideoStudio great is that you can turn off the re-render process by checking “Do not convert MPEG files”.

By the way, Corel VideoStudio is a video editing software and I am using only the DVD burning section because it does the job well.

One more thing… The above setting is for PAL videos. Change the frame rate to 30fps if you are making NTSC videos.

So that’s how to create best quality DVDs in Sony Vegas. Do leave your comments below.

Adrian Lee
http://VideoLane.com
DVD and Web Video Production

]]> http://videolane.com/2012/02/render-as-dvd-in-sony-vegas-best-setting/feed/ 0 Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 – Part 5 – Choosing the Right Video Editing Computer and Accessories http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-5-choosing-the-right-video-editing-computer-and-accessories/ http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-5-choosing-the-right-video-editing-computer-and-accessories/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:59:46 +0000 AdrianLee http://videolane.com/?p=3555 Share on Facebook Retweet this Stumble this Sony Vegas Pro 11 Video Editing Course Part 5 discusses: What to look out for when getting a PC for efficient video editing? How to identify the correct processor (CPU)? Intel or AMD? How much memory (RAM) do you need so that your PC will not slow down? How large a space should your Hard Disk Drive be to store your huge video files? Be ...]]> Share on Facebook Retweet this Stumble this

Sony Vegas Pro 11 Video Editing Course Part 5 discusses:

  • What to look out for when getting a PC for efficient video editing?
  • How to identify the correct processor (CPU)? Intel or AMD?
  • How much memory (RAM) do you need so that your PC will not slow down?
  • How large a space should your Hard Disk Drive be to store your huge video files?
  • Be aware of the most overlooked Graphic Processor Unit (GPU). Shared or separate?

Get the complete online course here…

Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11
http://videolane.com/courses/SonyVegasPro11/

Stay tuned for Part 6.

Adrian Lee
http://VideoLane.com

PS:
This screen capture video was recorded in an actual live video editing class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sALZUtTtCRQ

]]> http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-5-choosing-the-right-video-editing-computer-and-accessories/feed/ 0 Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 – Part 4 – Tools for Video Editing http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-4-tools-for-video-editing/ http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-4-tools-for-video-editing/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:59:36 +0000 AdrianLee http://videolane.com/?p=3543 Share on Facebook Retweet this Stumble this Sony Vegas Pro 11 Video Editing Course Part 4 includes: What are the 3 essential tools for video editing? When do we use Firewire ports and cables? What is 1 easy way to speed up video editing time? Get the complete online course here… Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 http://videolane.com/courses/SonyVegasPro11/ Stay tuned for Part 5. Adrian Lee http://VideoLane.com PS: This screen capture video was recorded in an actual live video editing ...]]> Share on Facebook Retweet this Stumble this

Sony Vegas Pro 11 Video Editing Course Part 4 includes:

  • What are the 3 essential tools for video editing?
  • When do we use Firewire ports and cables?
  • What is 1 easy way to speed up video editing time?

Get the complete online course here…

Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11
http://videolane.com/courses/SonyVegasPro11/

Stay tuned for Part 5.

Adrian Lee
http://VideoLane.com

PS:
This screen capture video was recorded in an actual live video editing class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWOlvwDOfgY

]]> http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-4-tools-for-video-editing/feed/ 0 Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 – Part 3 – Video Editing Process http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-3-video-editing-process/ http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-3-video-editing-process/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:43:05 +0000 AdrianLee http://videolane.com/?p=3438 Share on Facebook Retweet this Stumble this Part 3 of our online course on Sony Vegas Pro 11 Video Editing Software. This video quickly explains what takes place during a video editing process from raw footage to the finished product. Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 http://videolane.com/courses/SonyVegasPro11/ Stay tuned for Part 4. Adrian Lee http://VideoLane.com PS: This screen capture video was recorded in an actual live video editing class. ]]> Share on Facebook Retweet this Stumble this

Part 3 of our online course on Sony Vegas Pro 11 Video Editing Software.
This video quickly explains what takes place during a video editing process from raw footage to the finished product.

Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11
http://videolane.com/courses/SonyVegasPro11/

Stay tuned for Part 4.

Adrian Lee
http://VideoLane.com

PS:
This screen capture video was recorded in an actual live video editing class.

]]> http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-3-video-editing-process/feed/ 0 Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 – Part 2 – Introduction to Video Editing Techniques http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-2-introduction-to-video-editing-techniques/ http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-2-introduction-to-video-editing-techniques/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:45:13 +0000 AdrianLee http://videolane.com/?p=3422 Share on Facebook Retweet this Stumble this This video is Part 2 of our upcoming online course on Sony Vegas Pro 11 Video Editing Software… Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 http://videolane.com/courses/SonyVegasPro11/ This is a quick introduction to the topics I will be covering under Video Editing Techniques: Video Editing Process Video Editing Computer Video Editing Software Most importantly, TAKE NOTE of the beginning where I stress the ultimate goal of video editing beyond just ...]]> Share on Facebook Retweet this Stumble this

This video is Part 2 of our upcoming online course on Sony Vegas Pro 11 Video Editing Software…

Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11
http://videolane.com/courses/SonyVegasPro11/

This is a quick introduction to the topics I will be covering under Video Editing Techniques:

  • Video Editing Process
  • Video Editing Computer
  • Video Editing Software

Most importantly, TAKE NOTE of the beginning where I stress the ultimate goal of video editing beyond just making  videos for memory.

Stay tuned for Part 3.

Adrian Lee
http://VideoLane.com

PS:
This screen capture video was recorded in an actual live video editing class.

PPS:
In case we are from different parts of the globe, just so you know, I am speaking with a Singapore English accent.

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