Vegas 4 editing workshop

Master Vegas 4.0 by learning inside tips and techniques from an award-winning professional. Setting a new standard for multimedia production, Vegas 4.0 is the professional choice for video editing, audio production, mixing, and surround-sound production on the PC platform. This book teaches the novice the basics of Vegas 4.0, while providing the more experienced user with real-world examples of how to work more efficiently and make better media. Woven into this editing workshop are hands-on tutorials covering a complete range of essential tasks from installing the application to outputting. You'll gain valuable insight into initial hardware setup as well the basic tools you'll use after software installation. Packed with all the necessary materials, including raw video footage, sequences, and detailed instructions, you'll gain a working knowledge of Vegas 4 including its exceptional audio features and the DVD Architect toolset.

Better expert advice simply can't be found. Key features include:

• Capturing video from the camera to your hard drive
• Using important editing tools, transitions, and filters
• Recording audio, editing audio, and using audio plug-ins
• Compositing in Vegas, including a basic tutorial
• Using color-correction and manipulation tools
• Creating high-quality streaming media
• Setting up a project with DVD Architect
• Outputting your projects to a variety of formats

The CD included with this book includes companion video project (or VEG) files and test media.

Douglas Spotted Eagle is widely known as a Web site host and endorsee of Vegas Video. His stature as an award-winning musician and producer, as well as his early work in the streaming media sector, has earned him presentation and keynote slots at some of the world's top conferences, including the NAB.

Contents

• Introduction
• Computer Setup
• Basics of DV
• Getting Started with Vegas
• Capturing Video
• Editing Tools, Transitions, Filters, and Other Basic Video Tools
• Filters and Add-ons
• Audio Tools in Vegas 4
• Compositing in Vegas 4.0
• Color Correction and Manipulation
• Streaming Media Tools
• DVD Architect
• Output and Export
• Appendix
• Bibliography
• Index