Vegas 7 Release Announcement

Preview seems to be a lot faster for gaussian blur... and potentially other filters.

The clips now show you when you've snapped to something. Snapping also occurs between tracks. This is like FCP style snapping.
 
Unless you guys are snagging it from a different link than the one listed under Trials and Demo's on Sony's site, the only Vegas 7 available there is the consumer version trial of Vegas Movie Studio + DVD Platinum Edition v7. Not Vegas+DVD v7 Production Suite. I'm not sure how much of the Vegas 7 updates actually made it into the Movie Studio version... Supposedly we'll see the actual Production trial version placed online tomorrow.

I remember that a while ago, the Movie Studio version was the previous Production version with some of the advanced features of the current Production version. I don't know if Sony is still using this formula for the Movie Studio bundle.
 
It's a link to a trialversion I obtained at the IBC, SMS gave away demo cd's with their software on it. So I just put up the demo installation files on my server.
 
There seem to have been some less than enthusiastic responses in the Vegas community out there to the new feature set in Vegas 7. Thanks to Peter I have had the chance to briefly evaluate what I consider the major upgrade in the software (and probably what has taken all the time), namely the HDV handling.

I have to tell you I am a very happy man. I am happy because I have a MAJOR (HDV) project to complete this year and I have been waiting, waiting for the NLE that was going to save my butt from endless proxy and intermediate rendering/swapping. I was hoping that it would be Vegas and (from MY experimenting so far) it seems my prayers have been answered. On a Pentium 4 hyperthreading 3.2 machine with 1Gb RAM, HDV is being handled very slick - slight jumping at BEST/FULL quality but reliably smooth at PREVIEW/HALF. So far I have encountered no handling or memory issues and Vegas seems just as stable as if it were handling good ol' DV. For me, this is perfectly workable as I won't be doing a vast amount of colour correction or compositing on the timeline - even so, my experience so far is that a bit of colour correction does not seem to slow things down too much. Don't know about layer handling yet.

I know there is a colour space issue working directly with HDV files as opposed to Cineform intermediate, but I have doen many experiments previously with renders out to MPEG2 for DVD and my conclusion is that renders from HDV are superior to those from an intermediate. To my eye, renders from HDV preserve colour saturation and resolution much better. Swings and roundabouts maybe, but any opinions?

Actually, for the record, my impression is that Vegas 7 (or is it my system?) is running HDV on the timeline better than Cineform intermediate files.

If you're not workin in HDV then I can see that these improvements may not ring your bell and the other enhancements may make the deal seem like a 6.5 upgrade rather than the full 7.0. However, while the design and handling may not have had much of a tweak - take a look under the bonnet (or hood, if you're in the USA!) ...
 
Michael, I have the same the system specs as yours. Thanks to Peter's link, I've been able to try Vegas 7 for a couple of days now. I feel the same way that the quality is better (in my eyes) about rendering to Mpeg2 or wmvHD from straight m2t files instead of using an intermediate. As much as I've been very happy about using connectHD, the end result loses a little quality compared to native HDV editing which was so painful before but not anymore.

Another thing that I'm extremely happy about is the double window preview (timeline and external). That was a big deal for me before.
 
George D said:
Another thing that I'm extremely happy about is the double window preview (timeline and external). That was a big deal for me before.
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Yes, this enhancement really goes hand-in-hand with the improved HDV workflow - being able to see a calibrated monitor output at the same time may be overdue but very, very welcome. I was always dissapointed with the colour depth of proxies and intermediates. Now being able to see the real deal AND edit at the same time makes a huge difference. I anticipate more of a WYSIWYG confidence now when rendering to DVD.
 
Pesie said:
It's a link to a trialversion I obtained at the IBC, SMS gave away demo cd's with their software on it. So I just put up the demo installation files on my server.
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OK. You mean well, but it's unauthorized and goes against board policy.
 
Sorry, David, I really wasn't aware of that. I thought: SMS gave the demo versions away for free, so there could not be any harm. Just like buying a computer or video-editing magazine that contains a bonus cd with trialversions on it, or websites that have them for free download. Which board policy did I not know of? I'd like to know so that I understand it a little better and won't repeat myself.

Anyway, Vegas 7 is out now, so it can be downloaded from the official site.
 
Where's the headline? NOW SUPPORTING PANASONIC HVX200 FORMATS!!! It was a sad day when Sony bought Sonic Foundry.
 
Vegas 7 Upgrade Info

Vegas 7 Upgrade Info

Just got this from Sony...

Announcing new Sony Vegas+DVD software, featuring Vegas 7, DVD Architect 4 and Dolby Digital AC-3 encoding software. Newly upgraded with an expanded feature set, it's the most powerful and comprehensive video, audio, and DVD production suite available. Take advantage of three promotions:Vegas+DVD is now faster, more efficient and supports more formats than prior versions. It's the application of choice for working with high-definition video, mixing surround soundtracks in 5.1, and creating dual-layer DVDs. Its extensive audio tool set also makes it a complete multitrack recording studio. Vegas+DVD offers a full range of state-of-the-art professional video and audio editing technology; it's the best solution available for capturing and editing video, producing audio, creating soundtracks and authoring DVDs.
New in Vegas+DVD:
  • XDCAM SD and HD import and export: Vegas+DVD is exclusively optimized to work with the latest in camera technology.
  • Improved HDV, SD/HD-SDI support: Vegas+DVD is the leader in handling all format definitions.
  • Improved multi-processor support: work faster, with more tracks available.
  • Cinescore plug-in support: create soundtracks automatically with Cinescore, directly in Vegas.
  • Save and recall window layouts, flexible window docking: work the way you want to work.
  • Envelope brush painting: create effect envelopes immediately, in real-time.
  • Import from DVD Camcorder disc: no intermediate steps required!
  • And much more.
Vegas+DVD featuring new Vegas 7 and DVD Architect 4 includes many new professional-level features and enhancements; visit our website learn more about what's new in this comprehensive upgrade.
Upgrade from any version of Vegas or the Vegas+DVD Production Suite for only $149.95 through October 31! That's a savings of $100. Upgrade from Vegas Movie Studio for only $299.95!
Ready to experience a new, powerful, and efficient way to produce video, audio, and author DVDs? Try Vegas+DVD today. Only $499.95. Save $200. Act today!
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I got it too. I recently also just purchased Sony Vegas 6 from BH Photo & Video for $99.00. I'm comfortable with a $149.95 "upgrade" price from Sony to get both 7 and the DVD suite, but am hoping that I won't be forced to install version 6 just to be able to install version 7.

Jon
 
What I think is interesting is that new users could buy a legit version of, say, Vegas 4 on e-bay for nothing and then use this upgrade to get into v.7
 
Just what I wanted to hear!

Just what I wanted to hear!

Michael_Bott said:
it seems my prayers have been answered. On a Pentium 4 hyperthreading 3.2 machine with 1Gb RAM, HDV is being handled very slick - slight jumping at BEST/FULL quality but reliably smooth at PREVIEW/HALF ... a bit of colour correction does not seem to slow things down too much.
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Well, this finally puts some concrete numbers to the performance issue. I was underwhelmed by Vegas 6 with HD material, so I have high(er) hopes for V7.

While I'm concerned that it still can't quite do best/full on your machine, there's hope I guess, since that's only a P4/3.2. On my machine (dual-core 3.6) pinnacle and canopus had no trouble with full-res playback including minor filtering, so hopefully neither will V7

Thanks HEAPS for the heads-up, happy shootin'

Dip
 
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