Coming directly from v17 (which I am still trying to use when it doesn't crash or lock up on the rendering process) -
I could add any effect to the entire track with v17. It seems with v18 that I can only add an effect to a selected video clip.
How do I add a non destructive effect to an entire track, which has multiple clips?
If I can't it's a deal breaker. But if I can, second question is should I bother upgrading to Movie Studio 2022 for $50 ?
Hi
For audio you can apply audio effect(s) to a track using the Mixer (M) key - click the Fx button at the top of the appropriate track to open the Effects rack
For video once you have applied an effect to the selected object:
For some effects, eg Video stabilisation, the effect can be applied to all selected video objects at once, each will be analysed in sequence.
The upgrade to MS 2022 depends on whether your computer hardware specification meets or exceeds the minimum specification and the source video format you are using. I would suggest you see this topic for details of what is required for what is required and please quote processor and graphics card make/model in full - I would suggest you put this information in your profile signature so we do not have to keep asking for it in future posts you may raise.
HTH
John EB
Forum Moderator
That's a pretty terrible workflow environment. I do all audio in my DAW, so I'm only referring to video effects. Setting and forgetting a Brightness/Contrast on a track is what I need. I'll usually have a few tracks with different effects that I can bounce clips around on and see where they look best. To have to copy and paste to individual clips sounds like a nightmare. Edit: PC Specs added to Sig
@John-Corda Hi, if you want that option you're prob better off seeing if you can upgrade to Vegas Edit.
https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/gb/vegas-edit/
@Former user Thanks - That programs looks a lot like Movie Studio v17 and under which might be a good thing.
I already have the audio tools I use so Vegas Edit would be the option. It's an $88 upgrade. I wish there was a purchase option for VEGAS Pro 19 with Vegas Effects only.
Also wondering if Vegas Pro 19 will open/import Movie Studio 17 files
@John-Corda 👍 Vegas Edit is the base program, Vegas Pro is Vegas Edit + some extras so Vegas Edit is all you need, Yep as far as i know it's pretty much the same as Vegas Movie Studio but you're better off asking here in the Vegas Movie Studio section or in the Vegas Pro section https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/vegas-movie-studio-forum/
PS you can do a Trial 1st 👍
Hi,
To have to copy and paste to individual clips sounds like a nightmare.
You don't do this to each clip, you select everything on the track and on other tracks, if needed, and paste (shift+-) in one shot.
I can understand that track effects would be nice, but I have never had all objects on a track requiring exactly the same effect. There have always been exceptions and I certainly would not want to have to move those objects to another track just to have a slightly different effect. All I do is tweak the effect for that object.
You can copy selected effects for pasting.
You can save your effects and reuse them in other projects.
The one major advantage of Magix Movie Studio over Vegas is multiple timelines (Movies). There are many others.
About using a DAW, I only use a DAW for creating music. Otherwise, all audio is done in MEP/MS (actually, I use Video Pro X). The programs have all the tools one needs, for audio adjustment, fx, mixing and mastering. Anything that needs more specific works gets sent to an external audio editor for a round trip. BTW, you can put curves, in particular, a volume curve on an object and a volume curve on a track (can't be done in Vegas).
And much more.
John CB
Hi,
To have to copy and paste to individual clips sounds like a nightmare.
You don't do this to each clip, you select everything on the track and on other tracks, if needed, and paste (shift+-) in one shot.
I understood that.
I can understand that track effects would be nice, but I have never had all objects on a track requiring exactly the same effect. There have always been exceptions and I certainly would not want to have to move those objects to another track just to have a slightly different effect. All I do is tweak the effect for that object.
Everyone has a different workflow that is effective to them. I have a ton of little clips, and track effects for my reasons are highly effective. The brightness contrast for bright sunshine is one track, and for the fire dancer I filmed at night, a different brightness contrast. Some wild effect I'm already using on a track, I can grab a couple clips and see if I like them there. Then I can adjust them whenever I want and not have edit the clip, then paste it to the others. Way easier. Additionally I can also adjust effects of specific clips if I want. I'm happy with both options instead of just one.
About using a DAW, I only use a DAW for creating music.
I use my DAW for creating music. I make music videos, and many of them are me and other musicians in my studio. The two I use are Cakewalk and Studio One.
Hi and welcome to the user to user forums.
Does your current NLE support this?
I am curious as I would have thought the processing power needed for such a function would be enormous (even at the HD resolutions you seem to be using) and could be the reason your computer is crashing with Vegas. While something can be done it is not always desirable if the hardware is struggling. It may be worth opening task manager while you use Vegas to see how hard your system is being pushed.
I can see from your YouTube channel why you would like this function. You are, in my opinion, a very talented and creative young man, both musically and from a video editing and shooting perspective. You deserve more subscribers. I loved your 'Ivory - Backwards Music Video' and shows why you would find your requirements necessary.
I wish you luck in your quest but I can't think of anything productive to add to help you out in this instance.
Ray.
With apologies, but I have hidden your post since it contains fundamentally incorrect information.
Vegas Edit is a "cut-down" version of Vegas Pro; Vegas Pro is indeed, effectively, the full version of Vegas Movie Studio but Vegas Movie Studio no longer exists, it is now simply (Magix) Movie Studio.
Jeff
Forum Moderator
"VEGAS Edit ( sale package ) is actually VEGAS Pro ( software ), and VEGAS Pro ( software ) is the full VEGAS Movie Studio ( software )."
@emmrecs Hello, I am not wrong. When you say VEGAS Edit, VEGAS Pro and VEGAS POST, you mean the name of the sale package, while when I say VEGAS Pro, I mean the name of the software.
VEGAS Edit sale package = VEGAS Pro software
VEGAS Pro sale package = VEGAS Pro software + VEGAS Stream software
VEGAS Post sale package = VEGAS Pro software + VEGAS Effects software + VEGAS Image software + VEGAS Stream software
So what I said, "VEGAS Edit ( sale package ) is actually VEGAS Pro ( software ), and VEGAS Pro ( software ) is the full version of VEGAS Movie Studio ( software )." There is nothing wrong with that.
Please provide a link to the actual page showing this information.
Unfortunately, a "sales package" is NOT evidence of what you assert, though I understand why you think it should be!
As I wrote earlier, Vegas Edit is a "cut-down" version of Vegas Pro, that is Magix' position.
I think this discussion has continued far enough so I think this post should be closed.
However, I will ask Magix staff for confirmation of what I have said!
Hi and welcome to the user to user forums.
Does your current NLE support this?
I am curious as I would have thought the processing power needed for such a function would be enormous (even at the HD resolutions you seem to be using) and could be the reason your computer is crashing with Vegas. While something can be done it is not always desirable if the hardware is struggling. It may be worth opening task manager while you use Vegas to see how hard your system is being pushed.
I can see from your YouTube channel why you would like this function. You are, in my opinion, a very talented and creative young man, both musically and from a video editing and shooting perspective. You deserve more subscribers. I loved your 'Ivory - Backwards Music Video' and shows why you would find your requirements necessary.
I wish you luck in your quest but I can't think of anything productive to add to help you out in this instance.
Ray.
Hi Ray, thanks for your kind words, glad you enjoyed some of my videos. I do push the limits I guess, and I have endured my share of crashes and freezes with the Movie Studio software, notably v16 and v17. My first post here was based on some initial confusion thinking v18 was a continuation of the software, even though it is clearly very different. It is in fact a departure, and as explained already, diverges into the Movie Studio 2022 line. The Vegas Edit package with Vegas Pro 19 is where I will be heading. I kind of wish I didn't purchase the v18 upgrade last year, but so be it, and I only recently just tried it, hence my initial question.
The same PC for my video editing also handles audio recording, along with , and in general I have gaming level PCs for these tasks. Video rendering is often more intensive for a system though.
Added a newly uploaded video to my sig for anyone interested.
Hi
. . . . The Vegas Edit package with Vegas Pro 19 is where I will be heading. . . .
In that case the Vegas products have their own forum see the Important Posts here.
If you have not seen it, there is a comparison chart here for the different 'editions' of VP.
. . . . I kind of wish I didn't purchase the v18 upgrade last year, . . . .
When purchasing try selecting the Upgrade option and see if it will accept the Movie Studio serial number and proceed as an upgrade.
HTH
John EB
Thanks, I know the Vegas products have their own forum. I did check already on my upgrade options and I have one that looks like a good deal. I appreciate all the helpful responses.
Hi John.
I seriously don't heap praise where it isn't deserved. You and your friends have a tight sound even if personally I think the grand piano maybe stands out a little too much in the mix but that is your prerogative and artistic licence must be allowed for. I would like to hear more of your own compositions over cover versions. The jazz track was awesome as is your Roland keyboard and car collection 😁. I have subscribed so should get notifications.
Video editing is the most demanding of any processing power.but having that camera helps. Good quality for HD.
All the best. Will continue watching. It's not like you do a video a week 😉.
Ray.
😄 The person who mixes turns their instrument up a bit. Thanks for the subscribe I saw that. I've been using GoPro cameras mostly.
I will be posting more original content, and to make things even more complicated, most of it will be on a new Youtube account (which was "necessary" considering I couldn't access my original Mashed Buddha account from years ago). The John Corda account is where I play my piano, studio jams, that kinda thing. The new Mashed Buddha account is where I am posting my amateur music videos featuring various scenery outside of my house lol, and creations of new beats. That YouTube link is added to my sig.
I do have an old Roland somewhere but not in these videos, that is likely a Nord you have seen 🙂
@John-Corda Put another sub in your pot, 👍
@John-Corda Put another sub in your pot, 👍
Thanks, the new account needs it. Great work on your YouTube, you have some numbers my friend :-)
You don't do this to each clip, you select everything on the track
John, how do we select everything on a track? Been wanting to do this for ever but can't work out how to.
I know the Lasso trick and the normal Windows Shift beginning and end, but does Magix have a quick way of selecting everything on a track?
@AAProds I haven't figured out how to select everything on a track yet, but you may be able to set up a keyboard shortcut to apply selected video effects to all of the clips in the track, similar to using the hyphen like @johnebaker pointed out above. It's not perfect, but it's a pretty decent workaround for applying a video effect to all track clips quickly (and it's easier or me to remember 😊 ).
Here's what mine looks like on VPX. Maybe the same shortcut could be applied in MS?