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Sony Vegas Pro 12: The Lightness/a/b Vector ScopeSony Vegas Pro 12: The Lightness/a/b Vector Scope

In this Sony Vegas 12 tutorial, Creative COW leader Michael Hurwicz looks at the Lightness/a/b Vector Scope. This is a follow-up to the tutorial on the Color Match and LAB Adjust FX, for which the Lightness/a/b Vector Scope is particularly useful.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Michael Hurwicz
Sony Vegas
Sony Vegas Pro 12: Color Match, LAB Adjust & MaskingSony Vegas Pro 12: Color Match, LAB Adjust & Masking

In this Sony Vegas Pro 12 tutorial, Creative COW leader Michael Hurwicz looks at the new Color Match effect, which allows you to match one clip to another; the LAB Adjust effect, which allows you to modify the color match; and the new effect masking capability.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Michael Hurwicz
Sony Vegas
Working with Layers in Sony VegasWorking with Layers in Sony Vegas

In this tutorial, Roy van der Westen will demonstrate how to create depth in Sony Vegas by working with layers.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Roy van der Westen
Sony Vegas
Creating Text in Sony Vegas Pro 11Creating Text in Sony Vegas Pro 11

There are two new text plug-ins in Vegas 11: "Titles & Text" and "NewBlue Titler Pro." In addition, there are some user interface changes in the "ProType Titler" that has been around since Vegas 8. Finally, the "Legacy Text" plug-in is still supported. In this tutorial, Creative COW leader Michael Hurwicz devotes a couple of minutes to each of these, giving you a quick overview of text options - old and new - in Vegas 11.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Michael Hurwicz
Sony Vegas
Image Stabilization in Vegas Pro 10Image Stabilization in Vegas Pro 10

Image stabilization is a new feature in Vegas Pro 10. In this video tutorial, Creative COW leader Michael Hurwicz goes through the basics of image stabilization, including a workaround for stabilizing Panasonic MXF files, and using takes to preview multiple stabilization alternatives.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Michael Hurwicz
Sony Vegas
NewBlueFX Text Effect - Sony VegasNewBlueFX Text Effect - Sony Vegas

In this video tutorial, Roy van der Westen shows how to use the "Train Ride" plug-in from NewBlueFX in Sony Vegas to create some lighting effects on text.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Roy van der Westen
Sony Vegas
Multiple Split Screen in Sony VegasMultiple Split Screen in Sony Vegas

In this tutorial, Roy van der Westen will demonstrate how to make a multiple split screen in Sony Vegas, and saving the presets in the "Trackmotion tool.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Roy van der Westen
Sony Vegas
Shift Tilt effect in Sony VegasShift Tilt effect in Sony Vegas

In this tutorial, accomplished COW leader Roy van der Westen demonstratrates how to create the "shift tilt" effect in Sony Vegas.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Roy van der Westen
Sony Vegas
Smoke and Fog in Sony VegasSmoke and Fog in Sony Vegas

In this tutorial, Bryan Block will walk you step by step through the creation of an opening title reminiscent of the ''X-Files'' television show using Photoshop and your NLE.

Tutorial
Bryan Michael Block
Sony Vegas
Sony Vegas Pro 10 - 3D BasicsSony Vegas Pro 10 - 3D Basics

Stereoscopic 3D (S3D) is a new feature in Sony Vegas Pro 10. Creative COW leader Michael Hurwicz takes you through the basics of creating S3D in Vegas, including setting the 3D mode, importing clips for the left and right views, pairing the clips, adjusting and correcting the 3D footage, and rendering. Includes the .VEG file and left and right eye clips used in the tutorial, as well as two 3D renders: anaglyphic and side-by-side.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Michael Hurwicz
Sony Vegas
Using GPU Acceleration in Sony Vegas Pro 11Using GPU Acceleration in Sony Vegas Pro 11

GPU Acceleration is the most important enhancement in Sony Vegas Pro 11 for most users. Creative COW leader Michael Hurwicz takes you through the basics of using this feature, including making sure you have a supported graphics card, the right driver, and the right build of Vegas. Benefits include smoother previewing at high quality, and faster rendering for AVC files.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Michael Hurwicz
Sony Vegas
Vegas 10 - Multicamera EditingVegas 10 - Multicamera Editing

Multicamera editing is a powerful capability which has been enhanced in Sony Vegas 10. Creative COW leader Michael Hurwicz takes you through all the main features and functions of multicamera editing.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Michael Hurwicz
Sony Vegas
HitFilm 2 Ultimate - Coming to a MAC Near YouHitFilm 2 Ultimate - Coming to a MAC Near You

HitFilm have just launched a KickStarter to bring their 3D compositing, visual effects and video editing software to Mac. Andrew Devis looks at the software package for Creative COW.

Review, Editorial, Feature
Andrew Devis
Sony Vegas
NAB 2013: Sony Creative SoftwareNAB 2013: Sony Creative Software

Sony Creative Software offered some important updates with its Vegas Pro 12 software. Chief among the upgrades was native support for 4K and support for Panasonic's P2 cameras. Sony Creative Software also highlighted SpectraLayers Pro and Sound Forge Pro Mac, which were shown as a technology demonstration at last year's NAB but are now shipping. With a range of in-depth presentations by Sony Creative Software users, a visit to this company's booth was an education in the various creative ways that the software can be used successfully.

Editorial, Feature
Debra Kaufman
Sony Vegas
Sony Vegas 6Sony Vegas 6

Michael Hurwicz looks at Sony's Vegas 6.0 video/audio editing software, picking up where Jim Harvey left off.

Review
Michael Hurwicz
Sony Vegas
Jim Harvey reviews Vegas 5 from Sony PicturesJim Harvey reviews Vegas 5 from Sony Pictures

Last year Jim Harvey considered himself fortunate to review Vegas 4, but when Sonic Foundry was acquired by Sony Pictures, everyone wondered what would happen to Vegas -- Jim included. Many doubted that Sony would continue developing Vegas but Vegas 5 has proven the nay-sayers wrong. Not only has Sony Pictures not abandoned Vegas, but they've given it a full numbered uprade. Read on to find out what Jim has to say about this new offering from Sony Pictures.

Review
Jim Harvey
Sony Vegas
Digital Compositing for NTSC Broadcast Segments with Sonic Foundry Vegas Video 3.0 Digital Compositing for NTSC Broadcast Segments with Sonic Foundry Vegas Video 3.0

Late last year, Bryan Wilhite had the opportunity to do some digital compositing work on a feature-length documentary about the life of the great theatre, television and screen actress Beah Richards. Vegas Video was the indespensable tool for his role in the production. In this article, Bryan shares some tips that he learned.

Tutorial
Bryan Wilhite
Sony Vegas
Excalibur 6.0 Custom Command for Sony Vegas Pro 8Excalibur 6.0 Custom Command for Sony Vegas Pro 8

If you read the review of Excalibur 4.5 from Jim Harvey in 2005, you know that he liked the plug in very much. So much so that he gave it the full 5 cows. So it will come as no surprise that Jim likes the newest edition as well. In this review, Jim points out that there are some very nice and useful additions to the toolset that will interface seamlessly with the new Vegas Pro 8 editing package.

Review
Jim Harvey
Sony Vegas
Sony Vegas Pro 9Sony Vegas Pro 9

In this article, CreativeCOW's Jim Harvey takes a look the new release of Vegas Pro 9 and determines ...This is one of the most comprehensive editing suites out there and certainly the most comprehensive version of VEGAS to be released.

Review
Jim Harvey
Sony Vegas
007 Style Masking Techniques for Sony Vegas007 Style Masking Techniques for Sony Vegas

Act like you are James Bond: use masking, threshold, and a black and white filter to simulate the title effect from the enduring James Bond movies with this Sony Vegas video tutorial by Roy van der Westen for Creative COW.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Roy Van der Westen
Sony Vegas
OFX Plug-Ins in Sony Vegas Pro 11: Multiple Parameter CurvesOFX Plug-Ins in Sony Vegas Pro 11: Multiple Parameter Curves

Expanded support for OFX plug-ins is an important enhancement in Sony Vegas Pro 11. In this tutorial, Creative COW leader Michael Hurwicz demonstrates the major advantage of OFX Plug-Ins, namely, the ability to manipulate a separate curve for each parameter in the plug-in.

Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Michael Hurwicz
Sony Vegas
NAB 2012: Sony Creative SoftwareNAB 2012: Sony Creative Software

Sony Creative Software had a fruitful NAB 2012, introducing two particularly interesting audio and video editing tools: Spectral Layers, which lets audio professionals precisely de-construct and change an audio mix, and TemplateBuilder, which maximizes creative time spent on motion graphics. Vegas Pro 11 was also highlighted and Sony also soft-launched DO Studio, the Blu-ray authoring tool acquired earlier from Netblender.

Feature
Debra Kaufman
Sony Vegas
Glenn DeLaune takes a look at Vegas 4 Editing WorkshopGlenn DeLaune takes a look at Vegas 4 Editing Workshop

Videographer Glenn DeLaune takes a look at Vegas 4 Editing Workshop by Douglas Spotted Eagle and concludes "...This book is a must have for anybody that owns Sony Vegas 4 editing software. From the beginner to the master, Douglas Spotted Eagle uncovers many secrets and tricks you can use on your next video editing job. Whether you are a video hobbyist or a full-time editor, if you are using Vegas 4, get this book. It will definitely be a good investment." This book is published by CMP Books and is part of their DV Expert Series.

Review
Glenn DeLaune
Sony Vegas
Jim Harvey reviews Vegas 4Jim Harvey reviews Vegas 4

In the never ending war of which NLE is the best, it appears that Sonic Foundry has quietly set into motion a program that threatens to rock the NLE world and turn it all on its head. Jim Harvey takes a good look at Vegas 4 to see what everyone's been talking about.

Review
Jim Harvey
Sony Vegas
Sony Vegas 6.0 ReviewedSony Vegas 6.0 Reviewed

CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews the exciting new release of Sony Vegas 6.0 and says, ''It's here and I'm loving it! The release of Sony Vegas 6.0 has been eagerly awaited by previous users as well as those just embarking on the NLE adventure. Sony has stepped up to the plate with the new Vegas with new tools and functionality the promise to make constructing your video project as effortless as possible.'

Review
Jim Harvey
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