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PIXELAN: Vegas| SixPack| Spice| Blur| Dissolve| FilmTouch
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PIXELAN: Vegas| SixPack| Spice| Blur| Dissolve| FilmTouch

Unlock your creative video editing potential with our Complete Sony Vegas Pro and Pixelan Plugins Course!
Last updated 9/2024
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What you'll learn

  • Understanding the Sony Vegas Pro Interface: Students will learn to navigate the software's user interface, including the key menus and tools.
  • Basic Editing Techniques: Gain proficiency in fundamental editing techniques such as cutting, trimming, and adding transitions to video projects.
  • Advanced Video Effects: Learn how to use advanced video effects and transitions with Pixelan plugins like 3D Six-Pack and Spice Master.
  • Audio Editing and Enhancement: Master audio editing tools and techniques to enhance the sound quality of your video projects.
  • Color Correction and Grading: Explore color correction tools and grading techniques to achieve the desired visual style.
  • Working with Layers and Compositing: Understand how to work with multiple video and audio layers, and learn compositing techniques to create complex videos
  • Utilizing Plugins for Special Effects: Dive deep into using Pixelan plugins such as Blur Master, CreativEase, and DissolveMaster to add professional-grade
  • Creating Custom Transitions and Animations: Learn to create and customize transitions and animations to enhance the visual appeal of your projects
  • Exporting and Rendering: Gain knowledge on the best practices for exporting and rendering your projects in various formats for different platforms

Course content

8 sections254 lectures35h 21m total length
  • Lagarinth7:11

    Explore non-linear Vegas Pro editing system, its video editing, 3D compositing, and audio, and learn how to choose between Vegas Pro Edit, 13 Edit, and 13 Suite based on budget.

  • Vegas Pro Softwares6:27

    Learn how to install Vegas Pro and related tools, understand codecs for importing and exporting videos, and explore add-on plugins, DVD Architect Pro, and HitFilm effects for enhanced editing.

  • Introduction to Add on Installs6:57

    Install essential Vegas codecs to enable video import and export, including Avid DNxHD 2.6, the DX codec, and Devex converter, Devex player, and Devex web player, plus H.264.

  • Downloading the Software7:05

    Download Vegas Pro, then install essential codecs like Xvid, Lagarith, Avid, DNxHD, and Apple QuickTime for multi format editing; consider Boris Effects, NewBlue, and Pixelon plugins to enhance effects.

  • Neat Video7:36

    Discover affordable Sony Vegas Pro plugins from Pixel and New Blue Effects, including film look presets and 3D transitions, to boost color grading, transitions, and visual effects.

  • Software Essentials6:38

    Learn to select Sony Vegas Pro plugins like Pixelon, NewBlue effects, and Boris FX; master noise removal with Neat Video and color grading with Magic Bullet and Sapphire.

  • Paste Event Attributes8:10
  • Adding Rays6:18

    Learn to manage clips with Pro Connect, preview and transfer projects to Vegas Pro Connect, and access Sony loops for audio projects from the web.

  • Navigation7:16

    Explore Vegas Pro editing with the edit menu to trim, trim end, and split clips, and navigate the timeline using shortcuts like control g, home, and end.

  • Navigate by Frame5:25

    Navigate by frame with alt and left, move by pixel, and jump between markers or event edit points using ctrl alt left or right, rely on keyboard shortcuts for navigation.

  • Post Edit Ripple to Edit8:54

    Use post edit ripple to move a clip forward while all following clips, markers, and regions advance, choosing affected tracks, bus tracks, or all tracks via shortcuts.

  • Post Edit Ripple to Edit Continue8:23

    Learn to set in and out points and endpoints, use markers and keyboard shortcuts for precise editing and loop playback, and master normal, shuffle, slip, and slide tools.

  • Time Streach7:53

    Learn how to use time stretch and compress to speed up or slow down clips in Vegas Pro 13, and explore split trim and envelopes for trimming and opacity control.

  • Next and Previous Tools7:28

    Cycle through Vegas edit tools with next and previous shortcuts, switching among envelope, group, and selection tools, while using extensions, switches, loop playback, and take renaming and replacement.

  • Clear Edit History6:42

    Group and lock video events in Vegas Pro 13 to move them as a unit. Ungroup either individual clips or the whole group from the Edit menu.

  • Creating a New Group6:16

    Create and duplicate groups in Vegas with copy and paste, and ungroup with U, then explore audio channels, pan, and the undo all and edit history features.

  • Loudness Metres7:32

    Master Vegas Pro 13 interface navigation with file, edit, and view menus, and customize windows for optimal visibility. Save up to nine layouts for audio mixing and color correction.

  • Compositors7:52

    Discover Vegas Pro's compositing workflow, from track level compositing and the compositing window to plugin manager, video scopes for color correction, and 5.1 surround with the surround panner.

  • Show Envelops7:59

    Navigate Vegas Pro 13 interface and extensions, learn to use audio and video bus tracks, mixer preview fader, and markers to manage events, regions, and waveforms for precise editing.

  • Video Event Edge Frames8:23

    Explore video event edge frames and use rubber band envelopes to adjust video and audio, including mute, volume, pan, fade to color, and transitions.

  • Empty Event7:48

    Vegas Pro 13 module two a menu techniques to minimize and expand tracks with tilde, adjust timeline length, and rebuild audio peaks, while inserting audio envelopes for precise control.

  • Empty Event Continue7:56

    Insert audio and video tracks in Vegas using menus or shortcuts, then manage audio effects with master track or event settings. Create empty events and adjust fade in/out for transitions.

  • Command7:43

    Explore Vegas Pro 13 training module two a, learn to insert text media, adjust color and location, and use media generators, time inserts, markers, and regions for batch renders.

  • Preparing a Track7:12

    Learn to prepare an audio cd track by creating regions and markers, defining start and end points, and subdividing with vocal and instrumental sections for mastering and track indices.

  • Output Fx6:42

    Learn Vegas Pro 13 tools for audio and video effects, including opening external editors, applying real-time or non-real-time audio event effects, and basic video effects.

  • Videoe Pan and Crop8:28

    Explore video pan and crop by adjusting crop lines and panning individual layers, then apply effects via video event, track, or output levels, and animate track motion for synchronized visuals.

  • Videoe Pan and Crop Continue7:38

    Learn how to improve Vegas Pro 13 playback by rendering to a new track or selectively pre-rendering video, using dynamic ram preview and lossless Lagarith codec to reduce stroboscopic playback.

  • Shuffle Tool9:33

    Operate the shuffle tool to reorder clips and compare playback from pre-rendered regions versus the original timeline, noting stroboscopic versus smoother previews via dynamic RAM preview.

  • Middle of Rebuild Offline Nested Audio6:26

    Explore Vegas Pro 13's audio and video workflows, including print video to tape, HDTV tape, CD layout, and DVD/Blu-ray burning, with loudness meters and proxy media to cloud.

  • Sony Wireless Adapter Media7:44

    Relink proxy footage from the Sony wireless adapter on location, then replace with high-resolution originals in post. Utilize Vegas Pro scripts, batch render, EDL export, fades, and multi-camera editing.

  • Automatic Cross Fades7:29

    Explore Vegas Pro 13 timeline navigation, minimize and expand tracks with view or tilde, rebuild peak files, and insert audio and video envelopes on tracks and events.

  • Audio and Video Track8:22

    Learn to add audio and video tracks in Vegas using insert and shortcuts like control q and control shift cue, and manage audio bus and effects across master or events.

  • Slip All Takes11:13

    Learn to edit audio and timelines in Vegas Pro 13, using quick fade and crossfade edits, auto ripple, and envelopes locked to events for synchronized clips.

  • Ignore Event Grouping3:51

    Group clips, ignore event grouping to move individual clips, ungroup when needed, and use slip tools to adjust in and out points across takes.

  • About Vegas Pro8:38

    Explore the Vegas Pro interface and timeline options, including loop playback, metronome, loudness meters, audio and video muting, ram preview, and external control setups.

Requirements

  • Basic Computer Skills: Students should have a fundamental understanding of operating a computer, including using software applications and managing files and folders.
  • Access to Sony Vegas Pro: Participants need to have access to Sony Vegas Pro software installed on their computers to follow along with the course lessons and complete assignments.
  • Interest in Video Editing: A keen interest in video editing and a desire to learn and enhance skills in this field is essential.
  • Familiarity with Video Formats: Basic knowledge of different video file formats and codecs will be beneficial.
  • High-Speed Internet Connection: A reliable and high-speed internet connection is necessary for streaming course videos and downloading resources.
  • Basic Understanding of Video Production: Some prior experience or knowledge of video production processes, such as shooting, lighting, and audio recording, can be helpful but is not mandatory.
  • Willingness to Practice: A commitment to practicing the techniques and skills taught in the course through hands-on exercises and projects.

Description

Welcome to our comprehensive Vegas Pro & Pixelan Plugins: Ultimate Video Editing Mastery course, designed to transform beginners into proficient video editors and elevate experienced users to new heights of creativity. This course meticulously covers the essential and advanced functionalities of Sony Vegas Pro, alongside powerful plugins like Pixelan 3D Six-Pack, Spice Master, Blur Master, CreativEase, DissolveMaster, Blur-Sharpen Tools, and FilmTouch.

Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this course is structured to guide you through every step of the video editing process. You'll begin with foundational knowledge, including understanding the software's interface and basic editing tools. As you progress, you'll dive into specialized plugins and advanced techniques that will enable you to add professional transitions, effects, and color grading to your projects.

Throughout the course, practical examples and hands-on exercises will reinforce your learning, ensuring that you gain both the theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary to produce high-quality videos. Join us on this creative journey and unlock the full potential of Sony Vegas Pro to bring your vision to life.

Section 1: Sony Vegas Pro - Beginners

In this section, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of Sony Vegas Pro. It starts with understanding Lagarinth and the essential software tools required for video editing. Key concepts such as navigation, using various menus, applying effects like Neat Video and rays, and mastering time stretch and ripple edit features are thoroughly covered. By the end of this section, students will have a strong grasp of the basic functionalities and tools of Sony Vegas Pro, setting a solid foundation for more advanced techniques.

Section 2: Pixelan: 3D Six-Pack

Building on the basics, this section dives into the Pixelan 3D Six-Pack plugin. Students will learn to create and manipulate 3D transitions, exploring various depth and energy effects to enhance their video projects. The course covers how to apply these transitions effectively and work with different visual effects to add a professional touch to videos.

Section 3: Pixelan: Spice Master

This section introduces students to Pixelan Spice Master, focusing on its interface and the vast array of effects it offers. Students will explore animation techniques, image rotations, and controlling special effects. The lectures guide through creating animated Picture-in-Picture (PIP) effects, changing colors, and applying various dissolve techniques to enrich video presentations.

Section 4: Pixelan: Blur Master

Pixelan Blur Master is the focus of this section, where students learn about different blurring techniques and their applications. The course covers settings and presets, blending modes, and the use of horizontal and vertical shifts. By mastering these tools, students can add subtle or dramatic blur effects to their videos, enhancing the overall visual impact.

Section 5: Pixelan: CreativEase

In this section, students delve into Pixelan CreativEase, exploring its extensive range of creative tools. The focus is on using blur blenders, posterization effects, chrome wraps, and various animation techniques. Students will learn to animate edges, work with keyframes, and apply unique effects to make their videos stand out.

Section 6: Pixelan: DissolveMaster

This section covers Pixelan DissolveMaster, teaching students how to use key colors, blending modes, and saturation effects. The course guides through creating soft light and pin light effects, exploring premade dissolve effects, and working with various interface options to achieve professional-grade video transitions.

Section 7: Pixelan: Blur-Sharpen Tools

Students will explore the Pixelan Blur-Sharpen Tools in this section, learning to apply blur and sharpen effects effectively. The course covers using different blur styles, shape masks, and randomize settings, as well as working with presets and specialized tools like the Smart Blur Pro and Smart Sharpen Pro to enhance video quality.

Section 8: Pixelan: FilmTouch

The final section introduces Pixelan FilmTouch, focusing on film touch pro effects and color grading. Students will learn to control elements like RGB gain, offset, and gamma, and adjust channel offsets for precise color correction. This section equips students with the skills to achieve cinematic looks and professional-grade color grading in their video projects.

Conclusion

By completing this comprehensive course, students will have mastered both the basic and advanced features of Sony Vegas Pro and its associated plugins. From understanding the software interface to applying sophisticated visual effects, this course equips students with the skills necessary to create professional and visually stunning video projects.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for aspiring video editors, filmmakers, content creators, and anyone interested in learning professional video editing using Sony Vegas Pro. It caters to beginners who are new to video editing software or those looking to enhance their skills with Sony Vegas Pro specifically.