xnofriendsx said:
Yeah, you will be still be able to edit the footage, but it is not a proper way to do it. The footage will sometimes stutter when jumping from edit to edit because of the GOP Structure and finding an "i frame". Try the MPEG Streamclip up res.
But...
I am not sure if your problem is because of what i mentioned above or just because you have some render setting wrong.
The problem with trying to set a render setting is that Vegas most likely does NOT have a codec for (Ambarella AVC encoder, 1280 × 720, Millions). When you render it is using your sequence settings for the render.
What i would recommend is to try and up res it with MPEG Streamclip which does not take that much time. It works pretty fast. Then just replace all your .MP4 original GoPro HD files in your timeline with the new file.
I use Apple Pro Res 422 on Mac, Final Cut Pro. Then when i make a new sequence, i make sure to match the original .MP4 settings such at 720p, 29.97fps, upper field, etc in my New Sequence.
This way when i drag the new up ressed file into my timeline, it does NOT need to be rendered. Then it will edit, play, render, and add effects perfect.
Hope this helps.
Reply back if not.
It might just be a Vegas thing.
I have used FCP since 1998 in it's Beta stages before Version 1.0. It smokes Sony crap. I would invest in FCP Studio or get a copy somehow.
Thanks I will try the MPEG stream-clip up-res. I don't think that will solve my issue though. I can already drag the original go-pro file int.. cut/clip it instantly add effects and watch it in the preview without any wait time for conversion. The problem lies in when I need to render it out to a completed video file. I don't know what settings to use, everything I tried so far has made the quality worse than the original. EDIT: I cant figure out/find apple pro res in stream clip. for windows.
What format/settings to you use when you export/render to the final product?
Here is an example... I took a file called jumps.mp4 right off my go pro.
Put it in stream clip to get the info from it..
Stream: Jumps.mp4
Path: C:\Jack\VIDEO\Jumps.mp4
Duration: 0:00:32
Data Size: 58.85 MB
Bit Rate: 15.31 Mbps
Video Tracks:
GoPro AVC encoder, 1280 x 720, 59.939999999999998 fps, 15.19 Mbps
Audio Tracks:
MPEG 4 Low Complexity AAC stereo, 48 kHz, 128 kbps
Stream Files:
Jumps.mp4 (58.85 MB)
Then I put it directly into vegas pro and exported as a sony .mp4 with these settings.
Then loaded the new file into steamclip to get the info
Stream: JumpVegasTest.mp4
Path: C:\Users\Jack\Documents\Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.0 Projects\JumpVegasTest.mp4
Duration: 0:00:32
Data Size: 56.47 MB
Bit Rate: 14.69 Mbps
Video Tracks:
AVC Coding, 1280 x 720, 59.939999999999998 fps, 14.57 Mbps
Audio Tracks:
MPEG 4 Low Complexity AAC stereo, 48 kHz, 128 kbps
Stream Files:
JumpVegasTest.mp4 (56.47 MB)
Its slightly less of a bitrate and filesize? it doesn't look as clear to me when i watch them side byside..maybe i'm dreaming?