New Vegas User

mjcbtl wrote on 3/17/2004, 11:41 AM

I'm new to the vegas platform. I'm migrating from the avio stand alone editing system. Where do I began in seeking to learn vegas. I firewired some footage into my computer but I need to become familiar with the vegas timeline. Also, I realize I'm going to need a larger hard drive. What are the recommended spec for optimizing my use of vegas. A budget, medium and high range computer recommendation. Thank

jc

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jetdv wrote on 3/17/2004, 11:47 AM

Look at my Vegas Tips, Tricks, and Scripts Newsletter

JohnnyRoy wrote on 3/17/2004, 12:13 PM

I highly recommend “Vegas 4 Workshop Training DVDs” by Douglas Spotted Eagle. This 4 DVD set will take you from basic configuration options to compositing multi-track video. It is 6 hours of instruction that will have you up and running in no time. He has also published a book “Vegas 4 Editing Workshop” which is very good and covers both similar and different topics than the DVD. I own both and they were well worth the money.

~jr

jetdv wrote on 3/17/2004, 12:20 PM

Gary Kleiner also has a two DVD set.

mjcbtl wrote on 3/17/2004, 12:22 PM

I'm sure both are very valuable. Which offers more bang for the buck.

Thanks

jetdv wrote on 3/17/2004, 12:28 PM

You're not going to like my answer: They both compliment each other very well. They are both very informative.

mjcbtl wrote on 3/17/2004, 12:35 PM

Re-phrase - Which presents the information for slowww learner ( I need a very simple presentation).. Like a editing for dummies format...

jetdv wrote on 3/17/2004, 12:49 PM

If cost is an issue, start with the newsletters (free), then Gary's DVDs, and then, as they can be afforded, DSE's DVDs. Also, DSE has a book by the same name.

http://www.dvinfo.net/articles/post/troxel2.php
http://www.dvinfo.net/articles/post/troxel1.php

JohnnyRoy wrote on 3/17/2004, 4:57 PM

Well, if cost is an issue then I would suggest that since DSE’s book is the least expensive option (after the free newsletters), you should drop by your local bookstore and see if it fits with your style. You can go as slow of fast as you’d like. It’s in a workshop format so there are exercises with each chapter and you’ll really get the most out of it by not only following along in real-time with Vegas, but by experimenting with what you’ve just learned before moving on to the next chapter. IMHO, understanding why something works is more important than understanding how to do it. This is how you grow and expand on what you’ve learned.

I don’t have Gary’s DVD so I can’t comment on it. Ed has seen both so I’ll take his word that they are complimentary. I can tell you that the first DVD in DSE’s set couldn’t be any more elementary. DSE really starts with the basics like setting the program up, then moves on to capture, edit, audio, titles, FX, etc. I really wish I had Gary’s DVD so I could be more objective but I don’t.

~jr

MrMikeC wrote on 3/17/2004, 9:39 PM

any chance i can buy those DVDs from you :)

sdsumike619@hotmail.com

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