stephenvv
Well-known member
I'm finally getting to the point I want my mixes to be pro-quality but have some questions:
(1) When I've created a 5.1 mix, on previewing or rendering out a stereo version, I get clipping at the loudest points as if Vegas is just summing channels. The downmix function only affects monitoring (where I can hear the distortion) and Vegas lacks any sort of intelligence in creating a stereo file out of 5.1 project.
That makes it seem like you actually need to create a stereo mix in separate file and thus what's the point of a downmix function in Vegas? Don't home DVD players intelligent create a stereo playback and not just summing channels? The Vegas documentation says nothing about all of this.
(2) The AC-3 surround templates have all sorts of settings in the custom area for levels, dialog, center channel, surround mix level etc. Any need or advantage to change this stuff? Has anyone documented not just what the settings are but why they are available or useful?
(3) Film Style vs. Constant Power - any opinions on which panner is better for DVD? Any good tutorials on them?
thanks,
(1) When I've created a 5.1 mix, on previewing or rendering out a stereo version, I get clipping at the loudest points as if Vegas is just summing channels. The downmix function only affects monitoring (where I can hear the distortion) and Vegas lacks any sort of intelligence in creating a stereo file out of 5.1 project.
That makes it seem like you actually need to create a stereo mix in separate file and thus what's the point of a downmix function in Vegas? Don't home DVD players intelligent create a stereo playback and not just summing channels? The Vegas documentation says nothing about all of this.
(2) The AC-3 surround templates have all sorts of settings in the custom area for levels, dialog, center channel, surround mix level etc. Any need or advantage to change this stuff? Has anyone documented not just what the settings are but why they are available or useful?
(3) Film Style vs. Constant Power - any opinions on which panner is better for DVD? Any good tutorials on them?
thanks,