Vegas™
Pro 11 provides an efficient, intuitive and integrated content creation
environment for video and broadcast professionals. Now featuring GPU-accelerated
performance with OpenCL™-supported devices, Vegas Pro 11 powers through video
processing and rendering tasks with ease. With innovative stereoscopic 3D tools,
broad format support, unparalleled audio control, and GPU-ignited effects
processing and rendering, the Vegas Pro 11 collection streamlines your workflow
like never before.
Features :
Powerful video
editing
Expertly edit
complex long-form SD or HD projects using mouse or keyboard trimming along with
powerful ripple editing modes. Video editing enhancements in Vegas 6 include A/V
synchronization detect and repair, tape-style audio scrubbing, drag ripple and
arrange, source project editing, and auto-frame quantization.
Multitrack
video editing on unlimited tracks
There is no limit
to the number of video and audio tracks you can use in a Vegas project - nothing
to impede your creativity or stop you from reaching your fullest potential.
Resolution
independent
Vegas software
supports any Aspect Ratio (4:3, 16:9, etc.). Edit on 23.976, native 24, 25,
29.97 or 30 fps timelines. Use video in different sizes and frame-rates all on
the same project or on the same track - no conversion is necessary. Render Vegas
projects out to just about any resolution.
Powerful color
correction and matching tools
Use 3-Wheel
Primary and comprehensive Secondary Color Correction filters to adjust
differences in video from different camera setups or lighting situations;
enhance dull, washed out footage; or make specific color ranges stand out. All
edits can instantly be analyzed on four scopes: Vectorscope, Waveform, Parade
and Histogram. Changes are immediately viewable on an external monitor via
i.LINK connector/IEEE-1394 devices.
Vectorscope,
waveform, histogram, and parade video scopes
Accurately measure
the color, black and whites of video, and locate illegal chroma and luma levels
so you can fix them prior to output. View levels in real-time as they play back
in the preview window or on an external monitor.
HDV Support
Capture from a
wide variety of HDV devices. Includes support for 601/709 color spaces and the
CineForm intermediate codec for high performance HDV editing. Superior frame
rate conversion including 24p, and precision upconversion for HD-SDI mastering.
Export your HDV projects to delivery formats including Windows Media 9 HD, Real
Media, QuickTime, and the Sony YUV codec for HD-SDI output.
SD/HD-SDI
Support
New support for
Blackmagic Design DeckLink boards allows you to capture, edit, monitor, and
print-to-tape using SDI (serial digital interface) and component SD and HD
decks.
Professional
video effects
Choose from over
190 customizable video effects including: Lens Flares, Light Rays, Film Effects,
Chroma Key, Timecode Overlays, Color Gradients, Media Generators, Credit Rolls,
Text Effects and more. Quickly recall frequently used effects chains with new
configurable packages.
Customizable
video transitions
Use over 175 2D
and 3D real-time transitions, including Barndoor, Clock Wipe, Dissolves, Iris,
Linear Wipes, Page Peels, Venetian Blinds, Zooms, 3D Fly In/Out, 3D Shuffle and
more. All transitions are customizable and can be keyframed to change over the
length of each fade or overlap.
Multiprocessor
support
Vegas 6 takes
advantage of cutting-edge parallel processing architectures, significantly
reducing complex project-render times on multiprocessor, HT, and multicore
systems.
Transition
progress envelopes
Transition
progress envelopes in Vegas 6 software provide full keyframeable control over
all transition attributes across the length of an event overlap. Create
customizable fades or reverse, hold and repeat individual transitions. Precise
customization of transitions in Vegas software provides new levels of creative
flexibility.
3D Track Motion
Create 3D motion
effects with precise control over Z-depth, plane intersection, compositing and
more. The Vegas 6 track grouping model allows multiple tracks to move and rotate
in 3D space. 3D motion occurs in real-time and is instantly previewable via
i.LINK connector/IEEE-1394 hardware to external monitor.
Enhanced Video
Montoring
Next-generation
monitoring tools allow full screen timeline playback to LCD and CRT secondary
displays via component or DVI connections, with support for scaling,
deinterlacing, and color profiles. Additionally, Vegas 6 supports timeline
monitoring using DeckLink cards, at all supported resolutions.
Enhanced video
compositing
The Vegas
compositing model offers greater flexibility with multi-level composite group
nesting, separate peer and parent motion settings, pre and post composite track
effects and improved composite hierarchy management.
Keyframeable
Bezier masks
Produce
keyframeable Bezier masks for complicated objects. Bezier curves let you closely
track object outlines to mask and keyframe shape and motion changes over time.
Create depth-of-field effects, apply color correction to specific areas of a
clip, crop surrounding source material and create mask overlays. Multiple
animated free-form shapes can be created in a single window, with mask invert
control for each object. Feather and blend hard edges, set opacity levels for
each layer, and zoom the workspace to the sub-pixel level for extremely accurate
Bezier mask creation.
Credit rolls
and text animation
With Vegas
software you can insert customizable text, create scrolling credits (titling),
and produce 2D and 3D text animations.
Subtitle
time/text export to DVD Architect software
Vegas software
makes subtitle creation for DVD Architect software easy. Create named regions in
Vegas software, export the list as a text file using the provided script, then
import the file into DVD Architect software to auto-generate frame-accurate
subtitles. Translated files can also be used as alternate language subtitles in
a DVD Architect project.
Support for
multiple file formats and frame rates
Use multiple file
formats and frame rates in the same project or on the same track, and crossfade
them on the same track roll - all without conversion or rendering.
MPEG-2 support
Vegas software
provides high-quality MPEG-2 encoding for DVD, broadcast and other delivery
targets. Capabilities include 2-pass variable bit rate encoding, 4:2:2 High
profile/Main level, and Transport stream support.
Flash format
import
Import Flash
(.swf) files directly into Vegas software. The vector-based .swf files can be
scaled to any project size without loss of resolution. Create complex text
animations and other effects for projects using any editing tool that supports
.swf export.
24p DV Support
With native
support for 24p, Vegas software allows you to capture, edit, and render 24p DV.
Export 24p MPEG-2 for use in DVD Architect, or create 24p files for conversion
to film.
Superior audio
control
The audio-editing
capabilities of Vegas software are so good that many industry professionals use
it strictly for audio production. Vegas software provides unlimited tracks for
audio, 24-bit/192 kHz audio support, record input monitoring, on-the-fly
punch-in recording, 5.1 surround mixing, effects automation, and time
compress/expand. Apply over 30 customizable, real-time audio effects including
EQ, reverb, delay, and more. New in Vegas 6 software is VST plug-in effects
support to expand your audio processing and mixing options.
24-bit/192 kHz
audio support
Vegas 6 software
supports full resolution 24-bit/32-bit 192 kHz files for the ultimate in audio
fidelity. Import, save, and even record to this resolution if your hardware
supports it.
Extensive audio
effects
Apply over 30
customizable, real-time audio effects. Automate delays, reverbs, EQs and more
with envelope control for each parameter. Use over ten automated effects such as
Track EQ, Reverb, Chorus, Delay, Noise Gate, and Flange/Wah/Phase. 5.1 DirectX
effects for the master bus include EQ, Dither, and Wave Hammer Surround
compression tools.
VST plug-in
effect support
You can use
effects to manipulate the audio components of your project. The included audio
plug-ins can improve the quality of the audio in your project or create unique
sounds. Vegas software supports additional DirectX and VST effects from a
variety of vendors. Audio effects can be applied to all events on a track, to
busses, or as assignable effects.
5.1 surround
mixing
Vegas software
provides extensive tools for the creation of 5.1 surround mixes. Keyframeable
surround panning for tracks and busses lets you mix the most demanding DVD
soundtracks without leaving the Vegas environment. Apply 5.1-channel audio
effects to the master bus for enhanced control over DVD mixes. Export projects
as discrete tracks for post-encoding, or encode directly to Dolby Digital
surround with the Sony Media Software Dolby-certified AC-3 encoder.
On-the-fly
punch-in recording
The Vegas 6
recording model allows for on-the-fly punch-in recording on armed tracks while
playing back your Vegas project. Record and maintain multiple takes of audio
into an empty track, a time selection, an event, or a combination of time and
events.
Auto-input
record monitoring
Perform tape style
auto-input record monitoring with event ASR parameters applied to the incoming
signal. Monitor input signal when playback is both stopped and during recording.
Audio time
stretching
Vegas software
includes 19 user-definable timestretch modes that let you choose the resampling
method that best fits your audio material. Select: change pitch, change length;
change length, preserve pitch; or change pitch and preserve length, by semitones
or cents.
Tape-style
audio scrubbing
You can use
scrubbing to scroll playback of your project at varying speeds. New in Vegas
software is a tape-style scrubber above the timeline that mimics dragging an
analog tape past the playhead.
ACID loop
properties support
Use ACID loops in
your Vegas project to perform easy video scoring and audio mixing. ACID loops,
or any audio event that has had ACID metadata assigned to it, will auto-stretch
to the existing project tempo.
Keyboard event
pitch shifting
Pitch change ACID
loops, or any audio event that has had ACID metadata assigned to it, via
keyboard commands and modify your audio mix in real-time. Pitch, tempo and
stretch amount information is displayed in timeline events.
ASIO driver
support
In addition to
supporting Microsoft Mapper, Windows Classic Wave, and WDM drivers, Vegas
software also supports professional-quality low latency ASIO drivers.
Broadcast wave
format support
You can use
Broadcast wave format files to exchange audio between audio editors or
broadcasting platforms. Broadcast wave format files are similar to standard .wav
files, but they contain additional metadata including timestamps that tell the
software where to add audio on the Vegas timeline.
Film-style 5.1
surround panning
The new film-style
surround panning mode in Vegas 6 software supports panning between pairs of
adjacent speakers using a constant power model, and is optimized for
theater-style speaker placement.
Downmix
monitoring
Vegas software
provides real-time downmix previewing of audio from 5.1 surround to stereo, or
from stereo to mono, to ensure that your mix will sound as intended no matter
what the destination playback device.
Bus-to-bus
routing
Create complex
sub-mixes with bus-to-bus routing. The routing flexibility provided by Vegas
software gives you a more robust structure for mixing audio projects.
Master,
auxiliary, and effects bus tracks
Modify your
project's volume, effects, and panning at the sub-group level. Use bus envelopes
to set track effect parameters, volume, and panning for your entire Vegas
project.
Optimized
workflow
Edit and arrange
events on the Vegas timeline using standard Windows drag-and-drop functionality.
Use new project nesting to add a Vegas project (.veg) to the timeline and edit
and apply effects the same as you would a standard media event. Version 6 also
reduces complex project render times on multiprocessor, HT, and multicore
systems. Network rendering saves time by using multiple computers and networked
drive arrays
Powerful
Editing Tools
Efficiently edit
and arrange events on the Vegas timeline using drag-and-drop operations. Apply
real-time effects, transitions, envelopes, color changes, reverse,
time-stretching and motion effects. Expertly edit complex SD or HD long-form
projects using mouse or keyboard trimming along with powerful ripple editing
modes.
Real-Time
Playback/Non-Destructive Editing
Playback and edit
video effects, transitions and composites on-the-fly without rendering while
viewing each change instantly on external monitors in real-time. Vegas software
takes advantage of the PC's processing power by caching complex processes or
effects directly to RAM for smooth frame-rate playback and previews.
Project nesting
Nesting allows you
to add a Vegas project (.veg) to the timeline and edit and apply effects the
same as you would a standard media event. Nesting can also help you organize a
timeline or apply other effects.
Split-Screen
A/B Previewing
Compare your
affected and unaffected video, or compare the timeline with a clipboard image -
all viewable in real-time on an external monitor via 1394 enabled hardware.
System-Wide
Media Management
You can use the
Media Manager window to search and manage your collection of media assets so you
can easily find the right file for your Vegas projects. The Media Manager
maintains a database of your files, including the attributes, ACID metadata, and
tags that you can assign to classify your audio and video clips.
AAF Import and
Export
You can use AAF
(Advanced Authoring Format) files to exchange projects between applications.
A/V
Synchronization Detect and Repair
When audio and
video events are not aligned, Vegas software will highlight the events in the
timeline so you can see synchronization problems at a glance. The software
determines whether source events are synchronized by comparing grouped and
overlapping media.
Envelope
Automation Recording
Record track
envelope and keyframe parameters in real-time using a mouse or external control
surface hardware with touch and latch record modes and automatic post-record
keyframe thinning. Automation parameter control is available for both stereo and
5.1 tracks and buses, as well as for video track envelopes.
High definition
editing and output
Vegas software
supports HD editing and rendering, including output to 1080/60i, 1080/30p,
1080/24p, 720/60p, 720/30p, and 720/24p. Output high definition video to .AVI,
.MOV, MPEG-2, Windows Media 9 Series, RealVideo 9, .PNG and .JPEG sequences.
Work with project sizes up to 2048x2048.
Project
references in rendered files
When your Vegas
project uses media that was rendered with an embedded project path reference,
you can easily open the source project in the associated application if you need
to edit the media later. For example, imagine that you have an audio file on the
Vegas timeline that was rendered from an ACID project. In previewing your Vegas
project, you discover that you accidentally rendered your ACID project with a
critical track muted. You can simply right-click the event on the Vegas timeline
and choose Edit Source Project from the shortcut menu to reopen your ACID
project, unmute the track, and then re-render it.
Trimmer Window
Use the Trimmer
window to select portions of a piece of media that can be placed into events on
tracks, and easily create media subclips that reference portions of a media
file.
JKL Scrub;
Timeline and Keyboard Trimming
Scan your project
to quickly find edit points using new tape-style scrubbing. Control playback of
your project at varying speeds. Scrub using JKL/shuttle, keyboard commands, or
external devices such as the Contour A/V Solutions ShuttlePro
Customizable
User Interface
Vegas software has
a clean and intuitive interface and uses familiar Windows keyboard commands.
Windows XP theme support and interface color adjustments allow for a wide
variety of customization that best suits your working style.
User Definable
Multiple Docking Window Layouts
Design the Vegas
editing environment to maximize productivity. Dock multiple windows and save up
to ten layout configurations for single and dual monitor systems. Easily recall
a customized window layout for a specific editing task, and instantly switch to
new layouts during playback.
Customizable
Keyboard Mapping
Customize Vegas
keyboard commands to fit your editing process. Create and edit new keyboard
shortcuts, import a keyboard mapping scheme or save your current layout for use
as a backup - even share keyboard layouts with other Vegas users.
Media Subclips
Use the Trimmer
window to create subclips that reference portions of a media file. Subclips can
also be created directly within the Vegas timeline. All subclips are added to
the media pool and can be used like any other event in your Vegas project.
Real-Time A/V
Event Reverse
Instantly reverse
audio and video events on the timeline either as a locked A/V event group or as
independent elements.
Effects Package
Folders
Quickly recall
frequently used chains of effects in your Vegas project. Effects packages in
Vegas 6 software retain their chain order and individual plug-in settings so you
can quickly apply desired effects to media.
Additional
Marker Support
Vegas software
provides support for up to 99 numbered markers. The marker tool allows easy
navigation between adjacent markers and editing of multiple selected markers.
Network
Rendering
Speed up
production time by rendering complex multimedia projects over networked
computers. Divide Vegas projects into smaller sections that are distributed
across multiple machines, and let Vegas software reassemble the pieces into a
single rendered file. Each copy of Vegas software comes with two additional
render-only installations.
Keyboard
Trimming and Event Shuffling
Expertly edit
complex long-form projects using mouse or keyboard trimming, event shuffling, as
well as advanced ripple editing modes.
Unlimited
Undo/Redo
Vegas software
allows an unlimited number of edits to be undone or restored. Quickly and easily
restore previous edits without needing to rework an entire Vegas project.
Extensive
hardware and monitoring support
Vegas 6 software
natively supports DSR-DU1 and DSR DR-1000 recorders, J-H3 HDCAM player over
i.LINK and many other i.LINK connector/IEEE-1394 hardware devices.
Next-generation monitoring tools allow full screen timeline playback to LCD and
CRT secondary displays via component or DVI connections, with support for
scaling, deinterlacing, and color pro.
