I need Help looking for a Computer to run Vegas Pro 8

NormanWillis
Member

Hi Chad.

If anyone still things Vegas is not a pro-grade NLE, it now supports Red One and 4K.

This from the Videoguys' latest emailing:

NEW! Support for Gigapixel-Size Pictures
With Vegas Pro 9 software you can pan, scan, and crop extremely large images to create a movie sequence while maintaining HD resolution. Vegas Pro 9 software also supports video stills from professional-level camcorders and still cameras that take stitch multiple pictures together to form a large single image.

NEW! Enhanced Native XDCAM and AVCHD Support
The new Device Explorer feature enables users to quickly browse the contents of both XDCAM EX devices and AVCHD cameras, allowing users to selectively import files and use them natively, without conversion to an intermediate format. Vegas Pro 9 also allows users to directly capture XDCAM-compatible MXF files from supported SD/HDSDI sources. The new capture-compress function allows broadcast editors to convert their legacy SD or HD tape-based material, including Digital Betacam, HDCAM, and DVCPRO 100, into high-quality, IT-friendly MXF clips conforming to the Sony XDCAM MPEG2 standard.

NEW! Open and Edit RED ONE Files on the Timeline
Vegas Pro 9 software has advanced support for 4K workflows, including support for RED ONE files.

I still think you made a good move by starting with Vegas 8.1 (64 bit), and then upgrading to Vegas Pro 9 once they come out with the first service pack (9.0a or 9.1a), which will provide much beefier support on the back end.

I hope that helps.

Norman

Posted 2 years ago #
yourvideographer
Member

That is Great to see Norman! Hey I am sorry I haven't been real active on the thread lately, but I have gotten busy this week and this next wweek my brother will be in town, so I will get back to the thread when I get some time. Have a Great Day!

Chad

Posted 2 years ago #
NormanWillis
Member

NP.

Whatever/whenever is best for you. Talk with you then.

Norman

Posted 2 years ago #
lastingmemories
Member

This thread has been extremely helpful. I also thought I would throw another angle at it. I have found that I have the need to do alot of editing on the road so I am looking for a laptop to edit using Vegas Pro 8.0.

I was about to purchase an HP with the following specs but that I would get all your opinions first...

Windows Vista 64 Bit

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9550

4GB DDR2 System Memory

500 GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive

1 GB NVidia Ge Force GT 130M

16" HD Screen

Thoughts?????

Posted 2 years ago #
NormanWillis
Member

The basic chassis looks good, but I would look for a 7200RPM drive.

I would also purchase aftermarket memory, as HP laptop memory is notoriously slow.

The main advantage of x64 bits is to add memory, so I do not know how much advantage x64 will give you over x32, but it should give some.

Also consider adding 4GB ReadyBoost RAM (a fast flash card).

And I do not know your budget, but Dell makes workstations that handle more than 4GB of RAM, which is where the real advantage of x64 is found.

http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/workstation-precision-m6400?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&~oid=us~en~4~workstation-precision-m6400_anav2~~

I hope that helps.

Norman

Posted 2 years ago #
lastingmemories
Member

That does help...I guess it would help to know the budget which is around 1500. I agree on the 7200 but it would only allow me the 7200 at 320 GB vs the 500 GB at 5400...

Posted 2 years ago #
lastingmemories
Member

Does this look any better?

Vista Premium 64 bit

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 2.53 Ghz

6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) - For 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M

1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M - For DDR3 Memory

18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)

Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer

Posted 2 years ago #
NormanWillis
Member

>>That does help...I guess it would help to know the budget which is around 1500. I agree on the 7200 but it would only allow me the 7200 at 320 GB vs the 500 GB at 5400...

OK, it does help a lot to know your budget.

Are you looking at an external hdd for data, or are you needing to do it all on one internal drive? I would strongly recommend getting an external drive for data, and as fast as you can. Even if you cannot afford it right now, you could always migrate that way.

Data is huge. If you get a machine with a 1394 (Firewire) port (which is fairly standard), an external firewire drive for data will really speed things up for you.

I hope that helps.

Norman

Posted 2 years ago #
lastingmemories
Member

Yeah I actually already have a number of external hard drives that I will be using for data storage..the only storage on the laptop will be current projects so to limit the load on the road...

Posted 2 years ago #
NormanWillis
Member

OK.

But if you are going to store data on an external drive, then why do you need 500GB internal?

Why not take the 320GB internal, and get the speed?

Norman

Posted 2 years ago #
lastingmemories
Member

Great Point on the one I just constructed I went with the 500 and 7200...tried to outline above but it doesnt look like it came through very good...2.53 ghz, 6 GB DDR3 System Memory, 1GB NVidia Graphics Card and an 18" monitor...a little more than the budgeted amount but at 1700 it's a good buy?

Posted 2 years ago #
NormanWillis
Member

>>Yeah I actually already have a number of external hard drives that I will be using for data storage..the only storage on the laptop will be current projects so to limit the load on the road...

Wait. Are you planning on reading and writing to C:\, and you also have the operating system and NLE on C:\?

Or are you putting all data on D:\ external (which is the recommended option)?

Norman

Posted 2 years ago #
NormanWillis
Member

>>Great Point on the one I just constructed I went with the 500 and 7200...tried to outline above but it doesnt look like it came through very good...2.53 ghz, 6 GB DDR3 System Memory, 1GB NVidia Graphics Card and an 18" monitor...a little more than the budgeted amount but at 1700 it's a good buy?

It looks good to me, but unless you have to move on it today, I would also get some advice from some of the more senior editors. Ultimately it is your choice, and personal preference, but they will know much more than I do.

Norman

Posted 2 years ago #
lastingmemories
Member

Not sure I know exactly what you mean. Generally I will capture onto an external hard drive through my desktop and most likely bring that with me to use with the lap top...is that what you'd recommend? Again I really appreciate the help!

Posted 2 years ago #
NormanWillis
Member

>> Not sure I know exactly what you mean. Generally I will capture onto an external hard drive through my desktop and most likely bring that with me to use with the lap top...is that what you'd recommend? Again I really appreciate the help!

What I mean is that I am just a beginning editor. I would think that unless you need to purchase today, I would wait until some guys like Comp and Crafters have had time to give you their input, as they know more than I do. But your proposed system looks good to me.

I understand about the need to edit while traveling.

Norman

Posted 2 years ago #