Vegas Video 4.0 with DVDA and AC3 5.1 -ORDER NOW-

[BJ_M]

cheap way to get 5.1 ac3 encoding also

Orders now being taken for Vegas 4.0

Vegas Video 4.0 with DVD $449.00
Includes Vegas 4.0, DVD Architect, and a Dolby Digital AC-3 Encoder

Includes Vegas 4.0, DVD Architect, and a Dolby Digital AC-3 Encoder
Vegas+DVD provides all of the advanced editing features of Vegas 4.0, but also includes DVD Architect, Sonic Foundry's new DVD authoring utility and Dolby Digital AC-3 encoder. DVD Architect provides an extensive set of tools for developing dynamic menu-based DVDs, music compilations, movies and slideshow presentations. It is a complete, integrated solution for editing, surround mixing and DVD production.

Vegas 4.0 is the professional's choice for video editing, audio production, compositing, titling and advanced encoding on the PC platform. With its sleek and intuitive interface and powerful video and audio production tools, Vegas provides a complete and integrated solution for digital video production, audio recording and editing, surround mixing, and streaming media content creation.

Vegas Video 4.0 with DVD Specifications


Vegas+DVD: Powerful DVD Authoring and Dolbyr Digital AC-3 Encoding
Vegas+DVD provides all of the advanced editing features of Vegas 4.0, but also includes DVD Architect, Sonic Foundry's new DVD authoring application and Dolby Digital AC-3 encoder. DVD Architect provides an extensive set of tools for developing dynamic menu-based DVDs, music compilations, movies and slideshow presentations. Vegas+DVD is a complete, integrated solution for editing, surround mixing and DVD production.

Features:

Includes Vegas 4.0, DVD Architect, and Dolby Digital AC-3 Encoder.
Build professional menu-based DVDs using backgrounds, buttons, text and effects.
Create personalized music compliations that display text and images when playing back.
Create customized picture slideshows.
Encode to Dolby Digital AC-3 stereo to conserve space, or import 5.1 surround mixes encoded with Vegas 4.0.
Encode 5.1 surround or stereo soundtracks in Vegas 4.0 using Sonic Foundry's Dolby tested and certified AC-3 encoder.
Import markers from Vegas as chapter points in DVD Architect.
Add images, change titles, adjust and rotate images.
Import a wide variety of formats, including AVI, MPEG-1&2 video, AC-3, and a wide variety of still images.
Design multiple menus holding up to 36 buttons.
Add buttons and text, and edit object properties.
Add background images and audio to menus.
Add, edit, and move chapter points that mark where scenes begin and end.
Preview your menus on an external monitor before rendering using the Vegas clipboard viewer.
Burn using most DVD burning hardware and share your projects.
Intuitive interface: DVD Architect features a streamlined and intuitive interface, delivering easy workflow and professional results.

Integrated environment: DVD Architect is fully integrated with Vegas 4.0. Load markers created in Vegas 4.0 as chapter markers in DVD Architect. Prepare MPEG and AC-3 files with perfect sync. Copy a DVD menu frame to the clipboard and view on external monitor with Vegas. In the Vegas+DVD environment, synchronization and marker handling are optimized, accurate and efficient.

AC-3 encoding: Fully utilize Vegas+DVD's surround mixing capabilities with Sonic Foundry's new Dolby Digital AC-3 encoder. DVD Architect allows you to import AC-3 files for the creation of multichannel 5.1 DVDs.

Create instant slideshows: Drag-and-drop still images into the DVD Architect interface and rearrange them with ease. Images are high-resolution DVD quality. Customize the duration of playback, and add pristine background audio to enhance your presentation.

Chapter point creation: Insert chapter markers anywhere and preview the results in real-time. Open files in Vegas 4.0, save markers and re-import markers to DVD Architect, all without needing to re-encode.

Real-time previewing: DVD Architect lets you view and playback your project on the simulated DVD player in real-time, with no rendering required. Make sure your project looks the way you want it to before burning.

4:3, 16:9, NTSC and PAL Support: Create 4:3 or 16:9 DVDs with ease, in either NTSC or PAL format.

DVD Creation Wizard: DVD Architect's project wizard guides the DVD creation process from beginning to end. Choose menu-based, picture slideshow, or music compilation separately, or merge them together into one project.

Customizable Thumbnails: Set a still image or video clip as a thumbnail for your movie, chapter point, or slideshow.

Customizable Text: Create text titles using a wide variety of fonts, colors, sizes, and shadow effects.

Powerful layout tools: Design menus and chapters using an extensive set of professional design tools including object framing.

Exclusive free content: Choose from a wide variety of design components including menus, animated and static buttons, arrows, frames, and objects to make your DVD truly unique.

DVD Disc Optimization: DVD Architect optimizes your project to make the best use of disc space by analyzing the source material, checks for errors and warnings, and allows for adjustable compression in your project. The Make DVD Wizard makes designing and encoding professional DVDs easy.

Extensive DVD burner support: DVD Architect supports the latest devices including DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW drives.

System Requirements:

The following lists the minimum system requirements for using Sonic Foundry DVD Architect:

400 MHz processor
Windows-compatible sound card
Supported DVD-r/-rw/+r/+rw drive
7200 RPM hard-disk drive (30GB for installation)
24-bit color display recommended
128 MB RAM
40 MB hard-disk space for program installation
Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP
Microsoft DirectX 8 or later
Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
OHCI compatible IEEE-1394DV card (for DV capture and print to tape)
ASIO compatible sound card (for record input monitoring)
Microsoft .Net framework or Windows XP (for application scripting)
Supported DVD-Recordable drive (for DVD burning)
Supported Drives:

Sony DRU-120 (+RW)
Sony DRU-500 (+RW/-RW)
HP 200i (+RW)
HP 200i - external (+RW)
Philips DVDRW228 (+RW)
Pioneer DVR-103 (-RW)
Pioneer DVR-104 (-RW)
Matsushita/Panasonic LF-311 (-R)
Matsushita/Panasonic LF-321 (-R)
Supported Media Types:

DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW


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[Nolonemo]

What a price! $50 less than the upcoming DVD Workshop with AC3, plus you get a top notch NLE. Dang.

[BJ_M]

it is now shipping as of FEB 5th

[mp3superfreak]

I preordered the box version direct from Sonic Foundry. It ships on Mar. 15th. Amazing price for upgraders ($299 for Vegas 4 + DVD). You should get email from SF if you are a registered user. SF RULES!!

[Nolonemo]

Available for download also from Sonic Foundry

[mp3superfreak]

Available for download also from Sonic Foundry

Righto...I have this thing with wanting the original Box with CDs when possible. I guess it makes me feel like I have something to show (plus a pretty box!). To each his own, I guess.

[jolo]

Sounds like this doesn't support VCD, SVCD or CD burning ?

[BJ_M]

Sounds like this doesn't support VCD, SVCD or CD burning ?

does support cd burning - and you can make vcd and svcd i guess - not the intent of the program though ..

[DoblANy]

I have read up about this a little but I will ask the question anyways.

Will this convert AVI to MPEG2 and add Chapters and then BURN to DVD in one Fowl Swoop? Does anyone have any experience or info on this? Are their any sound sync problems? (TMPGEnc does not want to play!!! )

Any info greatly appreciated

Cheers
DoblANy

[BJ_M]

:o :x :o

I have read up about this a little but I will ask the question anyways.

Will this convert AVI to MPEG2 and add Chapters and then BURN to DVD in one Fowl Swoop? Does anyone have any experience or info on this? Are their any sound sync problems? (TMPGEnc does not want to play!!! :-?)

Any info greatly appreciated

Cheers
DoblANy

yes - this will convert AVI to MPEG2 and add Chapters and then BURN to DVD in one full swoop ..

no problems w/ sound sync (sonic foundry very strong in audio) .. it has built in ac3 5:1 encoder also ..

[EricB]

BJ_M:
I've tried the Vegas Video demos, and it really is an amazing product. I was hoping 4.0 would include a more advanced titling function. The included features are pretty basic, and I haven't seen any plugins (TitleDeko, etc) which support Vegas.

What do people use?

[BJ_M]

well there is included a lot of titling functions , but since you can write scripts for VV4 , there is a LARGE number of custom scripts and also veg files on the sundance web site available for free for titling ..

a lot more support for this is in VV4 than in VV3

[Gargantuan]

I know that Vegas Video has been around a long time and glad to see that they've been keeping it around for so long. I'm just wondering why this site and other sites like doom9 don't suggest to use Vegas Video. I haven't seen any guides on either site on how to use it. Basically I'm just wondering aloud. I personally haven't used Vegas Video, but I know of people who have used it and like it, but have moved on to use other(better?? I'm not sure) programs. Maybe someone can come up with a review of the new 4.0 and post it on this site when it does come out. It would be appreciated and I would be looking forward to that review, should it be posted.

[BJ_M]

see here for a review http://www.abcdv.com/article/articleview/64/1/53 on the new Vegas 4

[roxics]

I know that Vegas Video has been around a long time and glad to see that they've been keeping it around for so long. I'm just wondering why this site and other sites like doom9 don't suggest to use Vegas Video. I haven't seen any guides on either site on how to use it. Basically I'm just wondering aloud. I personally haven't used Vegas Video, but I know of people who have used it and like it, but have moved on to use other(better?? I'm not sure) programs. Maybe someone can come up with a review of the new 4.0 and post it on this site when it does come out. It would be appreciated and I would be looking forward to that review, should it be posted.

I'm wondering that as well. I've been using Vegas Video 3 for about a year now and it is by far the best NLE I've used for a PC (never tested Avid and personally think Premiere is anti-creative and hard to learn). VV3 has been rock solid and easy for me. Yet very powerful. I was buring VCD's on VV3 before I was doing it on other programs. I still use it because it's so simple just go to Tools>Burn CD> Video CD. It just doesn't support menus which is what I use nero for when I want menus.

My guess is that it isn't a big thing on this site simply because it's mostly for editing. People around here seem to want to use editors that support all type of burnable disk files which is understandable. I get a drift that a lot of people here are just ripping hollywood DVD's and reburning them(though you'll probably all tell me i'm wrong). Whereas VV3 and 4 are used mostly by filmmakers and videographers who edit original work then take it into another program for converting and burning. unless they're like me who using VV3's VCD buring as quick and easy way to make dailies to show everyone.

I think Vegas 4 is going to open things up a lot. It will for me I know. It will be great to just edit an original work and then from the same program just set up and burn a DVD.

[MikeInNM]

I have read and reread this post and I may be missing it still but does the DVD portion of Vegas 4 offer motion menus. A strong point of DVD Workshop.

I use Vegas 3 and it is a very powerful program. I forced myself to learn it and it does have an odd learning curve. I use other programs for the lead and end titles (Pinnacle 7) and import them as short movie clips. For my own stuff I find Vegas is very weak in title and transistion department "except" for crossfades which are very easy and intuitive.

Would like to see some input from some 4.0 users as to the title/transistion functions and see if they have been improved or expanded.

[Nolonemo]

DVDA offers motion buttons,not sure about backgrounds. All in all it is not the equal of DVD WS. Only advantage is that you can set chapter points in V4 (or V3 except you can only get it bundled with V4) and DVDA will automatically create a chapters submenu from them.

[Supreme2k]

Isn't DVDA a hard-core porn term?

[shaqattaq]

Isn't DVDA a hard-core porn term?

as a matter of fact it is

the "Ds" stand for double...the V and the A stand for well, you figure it out.

[dcsos]

My guess is that its not discussed becuase these sites are geared to FREWRE or CHEAPWARE..but with rediution in 4's pricing with plugins will maybe change some of that..
But what I wanted to ask..How do you make markers in your edit that are preserved as CHAPTER POINTS- is this possible with 4- can these chapters be preserved with MY DVD or SPRUCE-UP or do yau havta (an would you always wanta) use architect instead?

[BJ_M]

yes your markers are preserved as chapter points in dvda , i dont think in any other author app though ..

[Nolonemo]

Agree with BJM, I tested with DVD Workshop and markers are not preserved

[Thorn]

I haven't tested either yet, but how does DVD Architecht compare to DVD Workshop? I'd love to use just sonicfoundry if I can use VV and DVDA together.

[BJ_M]

DVD Architect and Vegas are meant to be used together , though you can use DVDA on its own ...


it works fine .. works great in fact , really dont know what to say about it .. doesnt do subtitles in DVDA , but now you can use (almost) any V-dub plug-in in Vegas (including subtitler) , encodes and supports ac3 5:1 (and 7:1) and also has Mpeg2 encoder built in or use your own ..

[BJ_M]

http://www.digitalvideoediting.com/2003/03_mar/reviews/cw_vegas4.htm

new review