Vegas 9.0a Released

[Mark Holmes]

Just so you know, the first update to 9.0 is released:

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/updates/vegaspro

It has a HUGE list of fixes, including at least one that relates to RED footage, so it's a must-download.

Also, there's a long thread on the Sony forums pertaining to the 9.0a release:

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?MessageID=665522&Replies=37

[Brian Kaz]

Thnaks for the heads up!

Already my scenes are loading MUCH faster & metadata is changing realtime in the preview window (which didn't work in 64 bit version).

Need to start testing long renders w/ multiple effects. If that's fixed, good times are ahead.


***Still no colorspace difference when selecting between REC709 & REDspace

[donatello b]

also you can apply your Red settings to several clips at once by selecting them in Media pool ...
i had accidently posted this few weeks back ...
http://reduser.net/forum/showpost.php?p=442923&postcount=11

yes, rendering Red clips is very stable in 9a ...

[Roberto Lequeux]

Well, they ain't slacking:

Notable fixes/changes in Version 9.0a
* If you see incorrect colors with certain large still images, please refer to Microsoft knowledge base article KB963106 for a hotfix.
* Added support for essence markers and title metadata for XDCAM EX clips.
* Added surround audio source decoding to the QuickTime reader.
* Added support for additional YUV formats in AVI reader (HDYC, 2vuy, Y422, YUY2, V422, IYUV, and V210).
* Added support for the AJA Xena LHi and 2K cards. SDI is supported for capture, print to tape, and external monitoring; HDMI is supported for external monitoring only at this time. HDMI monitoring requires an HDMI-to-HDMI connection; DVI-to-HDMI converters are not supported.
* The Device Explorer window can now import video from additional Sony hard-drive-based video devices and camcorders (including the HDR SR1).
* Improved performance of OpenEXR image reading.
* Numerous improvements to RED format support, including native 64-bit reading.
* Numerous localization improvements.
* Numerous enhancements to the Vegas color scheme.
* When device control is not available, the Print-to-Tape Wizard now uses the project ruler format to help determine whether to use drop-frame time codes in the leader and trailer Duration boxes.
* Fixed the Browse button in the Project Recorded Files Folder dialog so it defaults to the project folder instead of My Documents.
* Image Sequence rendering now uses 6-digit file names (instead of a variable number of digits).
* The Project Media window spacing has been improved to show more clips.
* Some scripting enhancements have been implemented (RenderArgs SaveProjectPathLink property).
* The Dynamic RAM Preview max and Maximum number of rendering threads preferences are now nonshared preferences between 32-bit and 64-bit versions running on same (64-bit) OS.
* Fixed an issue using some Generic MIDI controllers that used polyphonic aftertouch.
* Fixed a Video Capture issue that was recreating default capture directory.
* Fixed an undo issue that could occur when Preferences > Display > Automatically hide docking area was enabled.
* Fixed an issue that prevented the Video Preview from updating immediately if the project field order was changed.
* Fixed an issue with incorrect generated media (e.g. Text) settings being used when switching between projects that were created from a common project (using Save As).
* Fixed an issue that could cause incorrect behavior if multiple clips were loaded into the Trimmer from the Vegas Explorer.
* Fixed an issue with Import from Hard Disk Recording Unit where only the first clip would appear in the Project Media window.
* Fixed an issue with Import from Hard Disk Recording Unit with files with discontinuous timestamps.
* Fixed an issue where subclip comments were not being preserved when media was relinked during load.
* Fixed an issue where media comments were not being preserved when media was copied with the project.
* Fixed an issue with supplying time information to some VST plug-ins.
* Fixed an issue where using Apply Non-Real-Time Event FX with the Simple Delay plug-in was not including the effect tail.
* Fixed an issue with Apply Non-Real-Time Event FX using monophonic sources.
* Fixed an issue with tempo-synchronized effects when used with Apply Non-Real-Time Event FX renders.
* Fixed an issue in the MPEG-2 reader that could cause black frames in certain cases.
* Fixed an issue which could cause crashes with Windows Media Video (WMV) content.
* Fixed a freeze that could occur previewing MOV files on an external display via IEEE 1394/DV.
* Fixed an issue that prevented smart rendering from being used when rendering MXF DV to AVI DV.
* Fixed an issue with running out of memory during AVCHD rendering.
* Fixed an issue that could cause the Video Preview to freeze when using IEEE 1394/DV external monitoring.
* Fixed an issue that could cause the frame to turn white when using Best mode, Track Motion, and 32-bit floating point pixel format.
* Fixed an issue that could cause a crash during rendering with certain audio plug-ins.
* Fixed an issue that could cause a crash while opening certain MP3 files.
* Fixed an issue reading certain MP3 metadata.
* Fixed an issue that could cause a freeze when using the Video Preview Split Screen View feature with Clipboard contents.
* Fixed an issue that would not show correct preview during fast forward/fast reverse during HDV capture preview.
* Fixed an issue that could cause incorrect playback with clips from certain Panasonic HDV cameras.
* Fixed slow startup times for users with many FX packages.
* Fixed a rendering freeze when using Acoustic Mirror on a bus.
* Fixed an issue with video event masks not rendering in the correct location.
* Fixed a crash rendering MainConcept AVC with the Two-pass check box selected.
* Fixed a crash that could occur when using Undo while dragging a pan/crop rectangle.
* Fixed live update of Video Preview while changing RED File Format Properties in the 64-bit version of Vegas Pro.
* Fixed a problem reading multichannel audio from RED camera files.
* Fixed a render freeze with certain projects.
* Fixed a crash that could occur when attempting to record if the drive containing your recorded files folder is offline.
* Fixed issues with custom templates in Print to Tape and XDCAM Explorer export.
* Fixed an issue with partial conforms in the XDCAM Explorer.
* Fixed an issue with rendering surround projects to multiple mono files.
* Fixed an issue that prevented stereo render templates from being displayed for 5.1 surround projects.
* Fixed an issue with Center control resetting to 0.0 dB (if it was over 0.0 dB) after moving the pan position.
* Fixed an issue with trying to save 32-bit files as FLAC; we now limit these to 24-bit.
* Fixed an issue that caused other file types to be displayed when All Project and Media Files was selected in the Files of type drop-down list.
* Fixed an issue that prevented .veg files from being displayed in the Import Media dialog under Windows XP.
* Fixed an issue rendering 32-bit floating-point project to DPX format if the project contained levels above full brightness.
* Fixed an issue opening some FLAC files.
* Fixed performance issue reading CineForm media when Video Preview is in set to Half or Quarter size (or Auto when it uses these sizes).
* Fixed an issue with certain large images not scaling correctly (resulting in slightly reduced quality).
* Fixed an issue with the ProType Titler not using character animation if you closed the property page while editing the text.
* Fixed a video resampling (e.g., velocity envelope) issue with certain combinations of source media and project formats when Adjust source media to better match project or render settings is enabled.
* Fixed an issue with event mask feather amount jumping in certain cases while panning across an image.
* Fixed an issue that resulted in very dark levels for certain DPX files.
* Fixed an issue reading XDCAM HD422 proxy files generated with newer deck firmware.
* Fixed a crash that could occur saving a customized keyboard map.
* Fixed an issue that could cause a crash when running the application with the Device Explorer window open and certain optical discs (such as Blu-ray Disc media) loaded.
* Fixed an issue with rendering to AVI using a custom template when the audio format was set to anything other than "uncompressed."
* Fixed an issue in capture entering timecode when the device's dropframe/non-dropframe state differs from the previous clip.
* Fixed an issue reading MXF templates from previous versions.
* Fixed an issue with Mixing Console fader positions when switching between automation and trim modes.
* Fixed an issue with the Text generator that caused the Outline and Shadow settings to revert to the default values when turning off the effect.
* Fixed an issue that could prevent the 64-bit version of Vegas from prompting you to save your project when shutting down Windows.

Please share how stable yours is running!

[PerroneFord]

No crashes yet for me, but I've only played with a few RED clips. Just shot a 1hr15m Corp. Training video today on my EX1 (1080/30p) and that will be my first real 9.0a 64 bit project.

[Wadro]

Been using 9a for a few days now and no problems at all. using 9a 32 and 64 bit on windows 7 64bit. also using Neo HD from Cineform. Hpx-170 Footage and Raylight Ultra 1.1b

[Miguel "Macgregor" De Olaso]

I´m having lots of problems with texts. I use a lot of them and when i copy a text box from one project to another, it looses the information. I´ve been able to solve this by double copying the text box in the same project and then deleting the 1st text. But it´s a pain in the ass and if you forget to do this it´s unnoticed until you reopen the prject and find all your texts missing.

[Brian Kaz]

I'm having this problem as well. With the first release, I had the problem of text from a previously open project showing up in my current project. Haven't had that issue with 9a, but now this new issue pops up.