Two of Sony Creative Software's major showcases at NAB 2008 were prosumer and professional Blu-ray authoring. Now that Blu-ray Discs (BD) are the industry standard, Sony is offering DVD Architect 5 to the indie filmmakers, producers and videographers. What's really cool is you can create one project file and burn either a standard definition (SD) or Blu-ray DVD. It's a free upgrade for Vegas Pro 8 users who are registered with Sony Creative Software.
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One of my Vegas trainees recently asked me how to create a still frame from video and make it look as if a snapshot had been taken, complete with a flash going off. After writing instructions in an e-mail, I realized the workflow would make a handy tutorial. With special thanks to P.M. for the idea, here goes....Read More »
One powerful reason to choose Sony Vegas as your NLE is how its myriad of tools let you to accomplish so many tasks directly inside the program. I?d say that 90% of the time there is no need to employ other software. For example, a client gives you their logo graphic to place in a video project. Unfortunately, this logo has a white background instead of a transparent one and you?d like to key it over video. But the white is in the way. ...Read More »
People want to look their best on camera. Usually they?d like a little smoothing out of facial features and hiding some minor imperfections. I turn to the Sony Vegas third-party Pixelan CreativEase BlurPro plug-in which includes some great preset effects ready for tweaking. The CE effects also work with other NLEs. ...Read More »
Is your titling with Sony Vegas a bit blasé these days? Here?s a technique that can bring some pizzazz to otherwise bland white letters on a background. Consider adding motion that appears inside the letters and compositing that over another video. That?s a powerful look that every Sony Vegas user should know how to do....Read More »
Sometimes it seems there are no limits to what you can do in post-production. The tools in your typical NLE are amazing. Add in the bevy of third-party plug-ins and, well, let's just say it's a terrific time to be producing video content destined for DVDs, TV, the Web, and more. For this tutorial, I?m using the Five Bikers.avi file that is on the media DVD disc included with the Sony Creative Software training book, Digital Video and Audio Production. For the newbie Vegas user, this resource is invaluable. ...Read More »
After getting back into your chair after rolling on the floor laughing at the title of the upcoming Playstation Network game "Fat Princess", take a moment to check out thes...
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If you're in the market for a great, dependable Windows Vista-based laptop, the Toshiba Satellite is the perfect portable PC. Packed with a solid amount of processor speed, RAM, and a sizeable hard drive, this computer means business. And after working with the Toshiba QOSIMO earlier this year, I know that Toshiba makes a great laptop.
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Vinyl is dead. Or is it? While most folks have long abandoned records in favor of CDs and music downloads, and if Apple gets its way, a totally media free media, ION Audio, a manufacturer of USB turntables and other devices, has quietly shipped its one millionth USB turntable.
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Pinnacle Systems has released a new version of its PCTV TV tuner sticks called the PCTV HD Pro Stick, the middle version of the product line retailing at $ 99.99 US. The other two being the PCTV HD Stick that doesn't come with an IR remote for $69.99 US, and the PCTV HD Ultimate Stick which comes with 2GB of built in flash memory for PVR recording that you can bring with you for $129.99 US.
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Besides the "super thin keep in your pocket/purse all the time model of compact digital cameras" there seems to be a new kid on the block nowadays, the superzoom. Such is Sony's DSC-H50 (available in chrome or black finish).
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One of my Vegas trainees recently asked me how to create a still frame from video and make it look as if a snapshot had been taken, complete with a flash going off. After writing instructions in an e-mail, I realized the workflow would make a handy tutorial. With special thanks to P.M. for the idea, here goes.
...Read More »
One powerful reason to choose Sony Vegas as your NLE is how its myriad of tools let you to accomplish so many tasks directly inside the program. I?d say that 90% of the time there is no need to employ other software. For example, a client gives you their logo graphic to place in a video project. Unfortunately, this logo has a white background instead of a transparent one and you?d like to key it over video. But the white is in the way.
...Read More »
People want to look their best on camera. Usually they?d like a little smoothing out of facial features and hiding some minor imperfections. I turn to the Sony Vegas third-party Pixelan CreativEase BlurPro plug-in which includes some great preset effects ready for tweaking. The CE effects also work with other NLEs.
...Read More »
Is your titling with Sony Vegas a bit blasé these days? Here?s a technique that can bring some pizzazz to otherwise bland white letters on a background. Consider adding motion that appears inside the letters and compositing that over another video. That?s a powerful look that every Sony Vegas user should know how to do.
...Read More »
Sometimes it seems there are no limits to what you can do in post-production. The tools in your typical NLE are amazing. Add in the bevy of third-party plug-ins and, well, let's just say it's a terrific time to be producing video content destined for DVDs, TV, the Web, and more. For this tutorial, I?m using the Five Bikers.avi file that is on the media DVD disc included with the Sony Creative Software training book, Digital Video and Audio Production. For the newbie Vegas user, this resource is invaluable.
...Read More »
After getting back into your chair after rolling on the floor laughing at the title of the upcoming Playstation Network game "Fat Princess", take a moment to check out thes...
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