New to Vegas and already developing bad habits!

Mr. Hector

Mr. Hector

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I have just started using Vegas and have edited a couple of home movies using almost every tool, transition, colour correction etc.. at my disposal, and have been pleased with the speed in which I have grasped it,

BUT....

I think I am already developing a bad workflow. essentially I drag the media into the timeline and edit it on the timeline, normalize the audio and colour correct then, where appropriate make the transition with the previous clip.

I have NEVER used the Trimmer, should I? what is the advantage?

If I do not get some direction soon, I think I will develop some bad habits.


Workflow tips appreciated.
 
I think it's a throwback (and one of Vegas's rare examples of one) to the old days of source/record editing decks. Just not necessary anymore.
 
I don't use the trimmer either, but I really like the idea that I *could* use it if I was used to working that way. I really enjoy how flexible the vegas workflow can be...
 
I never use the the trimmer

I edit all over the damn place with the second to Top Track as my Final Edit (so to speak). I save the Top for Titles and such ...
 
I normally edit everything on the timeline, but sometimes I will use the trimmer to do break a clip down into specific subclips. I only find use from it when there are specific things I want to try out. If I'm editing a lot of clips on a timeline I might use it once or twice in a 3 hour editing session.

-Jeremy
 
I never figured out how to use the trimmer...it didn't seem worth the effort. I like the idea of keeping track one for titles though. Thanks.
 
I only use the trimmer when I'm working on one large m2t file. But that only happens when I capture HDV using the Vegas' internal capture tool (currently doesn't support split scenes during capture). HDVsplit is highly recommended.

But yeah, I developed a lot of "bad habits" with Vegas because there are just too many ways to be creative. My FCP and Avid editor friends are so disciplined, they only edit a certain style and workflow (log and batch capture. make notes, edit video before adding music, trim video, etc). With Vegas you can be FREE to do anything you want!!!
 
Sometimes I use the trimmer

Sometimes I use the trimmer

I sometimes use the trimmer to breakup 2 or 3 clips out of the same long scene..but setting up in/out marks and saving takes a lot more steps than just editing it on the timeline. But I do use the audio editng tool frequently to really master the dialog.
 
Wow! I feel a lot better now. If David, Barry and John do not use it then it is not too important.

Thanks guys
 
**blush**

I use the trimmer.


It's useful for long shots, because you can press "m" (I think), and drop a marker, or press "r" and create a region (and give it a name) so you can find it later.

If you edit audio in Sound Forge (like narration), you can also create regions and markers in Sound Forge, and they're there for you when you open it up in the trimmer. This is great for finding specific parts of narration tracks, and interviews.

It also comes in handy to quick cuts out of larger segments, so you don't muss-up your pretty work area.
 
pmark23 said:
**blush**

I use the trimmer.


It's useful for long shots, because you can press "m" (I think), and drop a marker, or press "r" and create a region (and give it a name) so you can find it later.
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I thought you could add markers in the timeline (not that I have used markers yet)
 
HorseFilms said:
You can. The M key will do that on the timeline, too.
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Markers on the timeline applies to the whole project whereas markers or region in the trimmer applies only to a specific clip.
Trimmer is good if you don't want to clutter up your timeline to add/slice a clip especially when you have like 5 or more video layers in a project.
 
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