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Copy a layer from one project to another in CS6
by Norman Willis 10 months ago
Hi. I am new to Photoshop. I hope this is a good question. I have Photoshop CS6. A friend made me two similar banners of the same size for inclusion in a website. I want to copy a layer from one proje
Re: Copy a layer from one project to another in CS6
by Jeff Hinkle 10 months ago
There's several ways to do this. I don't have CS6 yet, but I imagine they haven't changed this functionality much. With both images open, drag the layer you want to copy from the Layers palette to the
OT: Why pro-grade card readers?
by Norman Willis 11 months ago
OT: I just started doing a video shoot, happily filled my two 32GB CF cards on my EOS 5DMkII, and went to offload to my hdd. Of course my card reader just died. Earlier I thought, "pins is pins, all c
Re: OT: Why pro-grade card readers?
by Norman Willis 11 months ago
Apparently it is more than just pins It seems there is a logic board inside, and the quality of the components does make a difference. (Lesson learned, I hope.)
OT: iPad Output?
by Norman Willis 12 months ago
OT: I am looking at the upgrade for Camtasia Studio 7.1. It claims to have "output for iPad." http: www.techsmith.com camtasia-whats-new.html requestsource=productredirect&redirlang=enu&redirproduct=c
Re: OT: iPad Output?
by Norman Willis 12 months ago
John Rofrano "Flash is dead (ask Adobe). Flash does not play on any Apple mobile device (iPad iPod iPhone). Mobile devices are quickly outpacing PC's for internet access so you don't want to ignore t
Unlocking Audio from Video recorded in Camtasia Studio 6
by Norman Willis 1 year ago
How can I delete the audio on the timeline from a screen capture done in Camtasia Studio 6 I did a short screen grab, and recorded to .avi. Then I brought the .avi onto the timeline in Vegas Pro 10.0e
Re: Unlocking Audio from Video recorded in Camtasia Studio 6
by Norman Willis 1 year ago
Found it! Right-click, Group, "Remove From." Then delete the audio. I wonder if I can mark my own answer as a solution Lol. Norman Willis www.nazareneisrael.org
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Generated media text problem.
by brandi ridley 2 years ago
I'm trying edit my text today then i noticed i used to use the bottom timeline thing lol in the bottom under Generated media Placement and it used to have this at the bottom(Circled in red) i had it t
Re: Generated media text problem.
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
Is there a button there that says, "Animate" Push that. Norman Willis www.nazareneisrael.org
Time/date effect
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
How would I recreate the time date effect in this video, where the digits of the time date change as they are wiped onto and off of the screen The first example is at about 20-26 seconds in. http: www
Re: Time/date effect
by Stephen Mann 2 years ago
I did it all in Vegas: http: www.youtube.com watch v=eJbTN2XP1-Q I used Photoshop to put each character on a separate layer, then drag the psd file to the Vegas Timeline across tracks. (I could as eas
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How can I re-create this date/time effect?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
I am brand new to After Effects. How can I re-create the date time effect in this video The first instance of it comes in between about 20-26 seconds, and again at about 1:56-2:00. http: www.youtube.c
Re: How can I re-create this date/time effect?
by Kevin Camp 2 years ago
it looks pretty similar to the text animation preset 'decoder fade in'. you can find the text presets in the effects & presets palette (window effects & presets), twirl down animation presets presets
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How can I re-create this date/time effect?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
How can I re-create the date time effect in this video The first instance of it comes in between about 20-26 seconds, and again at about 1:56-2:00. http: www.youtube.com watch v=7E3oIbO0AWE I can easi
Re: How can I re-create this date/time effect?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
OK, thanks! Norman Willis www.nazareneisrael.org
48KHz/16bit, or 48KHz/24 bit?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
My friend wants to help me edit. He wants me to match the audio sampling rate on my H4n to my 5DM2 in pre, so he does not have to conform it later. What is the audio sampling rate on a 5DM2 Is it 48KH
Re: 48KHz/16bit, or 48KHz/24 bit?
by Rick Lang 2 years ago
Canon 5D Mark II records stereo audio when an appropriate external mic is attached. The audio is 16-bit for left and right tracks. The internal mic is monaural and is likely 16 bit also. High-end auto
OT: 3-core AMD for Software RAID 1?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
It may be OT, but I trust you guys' opinion more than anyone else. We need a webserver. I have two choices. The budget option is to build a $250.00 kit from Tiger Direct with an AMD 3-core chip and 8G
Re: OT: 3-core AMD for Software RAID 1?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
You are asking hard questions. :) That's me (haha). OK, I have been reading all day, and my head is about to bust. I thought I should ask your advice again before I drop cash (come morning). I have a
What about hybrid drives?
by Michael Locke 2 years ago
Hello Pros, I'm looking at 2.5" drives for laptop mini externals, and the Seagate Momentus XT pops up touting near SSD speed with 500Gb size for a fraction of the price of true SSD's. Are these SSD HD
Re: What about hybrid drives?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
Michael, I have had a Seagate Momentus XT 500Gb frive for my laptop for about a year, and I love it. With a fresh install of Win7x64 the boot time to a desktop was about 25 seconds. Won't hold a candl
OT: Some way to cut and re-stich AVCHD or .avi files?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
OT: I have a volunteer who wants to help me edit...two time zones away. The AVCHD files are 20GB each, which is too big to fit on a DVD (and I don't have Blu-ray). Is there some easy, fool-proof way t
Re: OT: Some way to cut and re-stich AVCHD or .avi files?
by Danny Hays 2 years ago
Yahoo instant messenger lets you drop large files on the chat window, peer to peer. No file size limit.
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Thanks for the COW and the Vegas Forum
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
Ron, many thanks for the Creative COW. It is my first stop for answers to all things video. Also many props to the Vegas Forum. John Rofrano deserves special recognition. He pretty much makes Sony Veg
How can I synch two independent audio tracks?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
I have two independent audio files from a Zoom H4N (a headset mic and an audience mic). They are not linked to video files. Is it possible to synch these two tracks up inside of Vegas, so that when I
Re: How can I synch two independent audio tracks?
by John Rofrano 2 years ago
Norman Willis "Is it possible to synch these two tracks up inside of Vegas, so that when I cut a segment from the first track it automatically makes the same subtraction from the second track "Did yo
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Recommended Lens for Canon T2i/550D
by Joey Sahakian 2 years ago
Hello all, I just wanted to see if anyone had any recommendations for a good quality lens for shooting video with a Canon T2i 550D. I have used the kit lens that came with it but I am in the market fo
Re: Recommended Lens for Canon T2i/550D
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
Hey Peter. Just to follow up, the lines on the 1.4 are very close to straight. It is close enough I don't feel the need to 'take anything out.' I will probably just deal with the lines by creative fra
Hardware RAID 5, or RAID 0 and backup to Drobo?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
Hi Bob. I am starting an Internet Radio show, and cannot afford any downtime during the show, so I have to put C:\ in RAID 1. I still need to edit video, though, so what do I do for D:\ I have
Re: Hardware RAID 5, or RAID 0 and backup to Drobo?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
OK, I got the parts on the way. 3 hdd's in RAID 5 on C:\, and 3 hdd's in RAID 5 on D:\, and one external USB2 optical drive. Very nice. Thanks! Norman Willis www.nazareneisrael.org
Gearshift?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
A friend wants to help edit video. He has a Dell XPS 410 with a Pentium D (Dual Core) at 2.8GHz, Vista x64 and 8GB RAM. (Dell does not make Windows 7 drivers for it, since it is an older box.) Since i
Re: Gearshift?
by John Rofrano 2 years ago
Norman Willis "Also, will there likely be any issues with SVP10, VASST Gearshift and VASST InfinityCAM on a Pentium D "There shouldn't be. GearShift was designed specifically for people with older co
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OT: Yet another RAID question
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
OTay: This is off-topic, but you guys know this stuff better than anyone else. I am starting an Internet Radio show, and cannot afford any downtime during the show, so I have to put C:\ in RAID 1.
Re: OT: Yet another RAID question
by John Rofrano 2 years ago
Norman Willis "I can just create D:\ as three 1.5TB's in RAID 0, and back up D:\ to my Drobo (via USB2); yet that would still leave C:\ in software RAID 1. How much performance hit is tha
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Aspect ratio question
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
I am filming solo in studio. I hooked up my 5DM2 to one of my monitors (Samsung T260HD) via HDMI cable. Everything looked great. When I started recording the preview screen stretched very wide. It was
Re: Aspect ratio question
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
You mean, they did that on purpose Why
OT: Just enter 5100K? Or white/grey balance?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
OT: I am watching the Blue Crane Digital training DVD's on the 5DM2, and am learning a lot. However, they recommend a grey balance card. I have always used a white balance card, and have been happy wi
Re: OT: Just enter 5100K? Or white/grey balance?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
OK, I bought a calibrated 18% grey card for when I am in the field, and in the meantime I will do a manual white balance whenever I am in the studio. Just for giggles I will also dial in 5100K, and se
Anybody Using ShuttlePRO v2?
by Ken Bennett 2 years ago
I just got a ShuttlePRO v2 and can't get it to work with Vegas 10c 64-bit. If you have, any help would be great. I've emailed and called them and have gotten one response. Thanks. Ken Bennett Video Ad
Re: Anybody Using ShuttlePRO v2?
by Jeremy Rasnic 2 years ago
Do as Earl says, you will need to navigate relative ot here: C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Vegas Pro 10.0\Sony - Vegas Pro 10 -- ShuttlePRO v2.pref Or, just download the file I supplied.
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How integrated are Vegas 10 and Sound Forge
by Harry Putnam 2 years ago
I've seen a number of adds saying something about Sound Forge being integrated, but on reading, its hard to tell what they mean for sure. For example: After setting SF as the Vegas' Audio editor, can
Re: How integrated are Vegas 10 and Sound Forge
by Scott Francis 2 years ago
To avoid the "save as" detail, right click and chose "open copy in sound forge". This allows you to not change the original file and work on a different, new copy of the wave file. Scott Francis Mind'
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How to instantly learn file name on timeline
by Harry Putnam 2 years ago
I know I can get file names with right click properties' but is there not a faster way that doesn't involve 3 or 4 clicks
Re: How to instantly learn file name on timeline
by Mike Kujbida 2 years ago
I have my event names displayed all the time. View - Active Take Information Ctrl+Shift+I is the shortcut.
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4:2:2 on HDMI output?
by clyde villegas 2 years ago
Do you get full HD with 4:2:2 color subsampling out of the HDMI port of the 5D I've read somewhere that you won't. However, there may be some new updates from Canon allowing the camera to do that. How
Re: 4:2:2 on HDMI output?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
I have not tried it yet, but they say it helps to convert to Cineform .avi or .mov. It interpolates 4:2:0 to 4:2:2. Like I say I have not tried it, but they say it helps. $99.00 B&H or Videoguys.com N
Where can I find Quicktime 7.6.2?
by Norman Willis 2 years ago
I am reformatting to Win7 x64. I understand Quicktime 7.6.9 causes issues. Where can one find Quicktime 7.6.2 (malware free) Thanks. Norman Willis www.nazareneisrael.org
Re: Where can I find Quicktime 7.6.2?
by John Rofrano 2 years ago
Norman Willis "I have not heard of any issues with the latest version of Quicktime (7.6.9), Win7x64 and Vegas Pro 10.0a. I am just aware from earlier threads that there are sometimes issues with Quic
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News: Sony's new Vegas 10 Pro Video Stabilization powered by proDAD
by Cow News Droid 3 years ago
proDAD s Renown Video Stabilization Technology Allows Vegas Pro 10 Users to Easily Rescue Shaky Video and Automatically Correct Skew, Wobble, and Jello Distortion on the Vegas Timeline (Silicon Vally,
Re: News: Sony's new Vegas 10 Pro Video Stabilization powered by proDAD
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
way cool :) I'm really glad to see the thing about Closed Captions and an expanded FX compatibility. It gives me a lot of hope for Vegas for the long term. Norman Willis www.nazareneisrael.org
disrespectful users
by Wat Is Fictie 3 years ago
I just read the email from Creative Cow about moderators being phoned up by Creative Cow visitors. I think it's disrespectful and so rude to phone moderators. What are these people thinking
Re: disrespectful users
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
Hi Ron. The COW is a great resource, and I am very thankful for it. But I wonder why that particular COW leader didn't just set up some better personal boundaries. If he she was not OK with receiving
Does a NewBlue FX forum make sense?
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
Hi Ron. Does a NewBlueFX forum make sense The reason I am asking is that NewBlueFX works in many different host NLE's, and so I imagine they perform about the same in whatever host NLE. But I could be
Re: Does a NewBlue FX forum make sense?
by Fred Jodry 3 years ago
Ed, I blame Sony not NewBlueFX. My answer was as stated somewhat skewed of the question. One can contact Sony for their type of answer or one can try as stated in the matter of Sony Vegas. I hadn t fo
Video turns red during editing and disappears
by Kevin LaBonty 3 years ago
Running Vegas Pro 8.1 final release. During editing, video turns red and disappears from time line (audio stays on timeline). If I close Vegas and re-open it, the video returns to normal. It does not
Re: Video turns red during editing and disappears
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
I've seen them do it before, but it is no guarantee they will do it again. I would call sales, to find out. Norman Willis www.nazareneisrael.org
Vegas Pro Upgrade Question
by Kevin LaBonty 3 years ago
I am currently on Vegas Pro 8.1. Vegas 10 is due out in September and I am having problems with 8.1 on my new 64 bit PC. Should I upgrade now ($239) or wait for 10 to be released What is the normal pr
Re: Vegas Pro Upgrade Question
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
Call Sony and ask them if they will give you a grandfather deal. They did it once on Sound Forge. They might do it again. Other than that, it depends on whether you do this for a living (upgrade), or
CreateSpace cover art
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
I am new to Photoshop. I am trying to create cover art for a DVD and Amaray case, for CreateSpace. CreateSpace wants me to import their .pdf for use as a template, create my cover art, and then turn o
Re: CreateSpace cover art
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
I tried putting the size to 33%, and it looked good on screen, but the resultant file came out at 300% size (still. Same place it was). Is there some way I can drop the size on the output down to norm
File: CreateSpace DVD Disc Face Template with huge rulers
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
pdf file CreateSpace DVD Disc Face Template with huge rulers http: f1.creativecow.net 973 createspace-dvd-disc-face-template-with-huge-rulers
DVD Disc Face Template rulers are way too large
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
Thanks for your instructions. I followed them, and was able to make a casewrap for the Amaray case, but the rulers on the Disc Face .pdf that CreateSpace supplied are too large. So when I turn off the
What kind of tapes should I use for the Canon XH-A1?
by sally obrien 3 years ago
I'm thinking of getting the Canon XH-A1. But what kind of tapes do I use Initially I thought I could just use regular mini-dv tapes. But am I actually supposed to use these HD DV tapes Are they genera
Re: What kind of tapes should I use for the Canon XH-A1?
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
I agree but, how do edit out-put to pro tape Except Blu-ray It depends on what you are after. Sometimes people record in HD because it yields a much nicer looking DVD (and they don't want to pay $6.0
Flash Memory and HFS100
by Mark Batisah 3 years ago
Hello all - I apologize if this question was already asked, I couldn't seem to find it in my cursory search. I recently purchased a Canon HFS100 and had a few questions about the experience other user
Re: Flash Memory and HFS100
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
According to the manual (p. 46), I should be getting around 40 minutes. In what mode Norman Willis www.nazareneisrael.org
Button in DVDA menu kind of yellowy
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
In the DVDA menu, the button is kind of yellowish. I have it set as a Text Mask Overlay. Is there some way to get the button not to be coated yellow Norman Willis www.nazareneisrael.org
buying sugestions
by Jason Finnigan 3 years ago
I'm looking to buy a camera to film both events and nature... I'm either looking to get a gl2 or some kinda of used avchd or similar camera.. (I like the sony ex1 and nxcam but there too pricey) any a
Re: buying sugestions
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
You know, the best way to improve your video quality is a tripod. It sounds like a fluid-filled head is outside of your budget, but even an inexpensive one will give you a way better viewer experience
Considering going Avid
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
I got started editing on Vegas Pro 8.0, and upgraded to 9.0. I love program. It is so simple to use, and I love that you can throw just about anything up on the timeline, but it just seems like every
Re: Considering going Avid
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
Thanks, guys. I just got a fresh armload of stuff to work on, but when I get time for a new learning curve, I may try that free download. I appreciate your help. Norman Willis www.nazareneisrael.org
Keying White
by Steven Gladney 5 years ago
I am planning on doing a shoot in studio and want to shoot on white screen (instead of green screen) to achieve infinite white look. I've done some test shots and the footage comes out fine, but I did
Re: Keying White
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
Is there any resource for a durable white cloth screen Or are we just talking drapery fabric Thanks.
Um, Microsoft Office?
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
Hi Ron. This is maybe a dumb idea, and too 'low speed', but I actually use dumpy old MS Office 2007 (in conjunction with Snagit) to create a lot of the files and slides I later incorporate into my vid
Re: Microsoft Office Forum Recommendation?
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
Hey Ron, Thanks for all of your help. Is there an MS Office Forum you or others can recommend Thanks much. Norman Willis www.nazareneisrael.org
Google Wave Post
by Norman Willis 3 years ago
Hello. Regarding your post about Google Wave: http: forums.creativecow.net thread 24 902786 some of us want to check this out, but Google Wave says we need to 'apply' for an 'invitation'. We applied,
Re: Google Wave Post
by Abraham Chaffin 3 years ago
Since Google wave is still in preview mode it may take a few days for the invitation to come. Abraham
Trouble remaining logged in again!
by Alan Lloyd 4 years ago
It's happening again, and seemingly random. I came here this morning, was logged out. Signed in, fine, read some posts, went to the top forum page, found myself logged out again. It happened yesterday
Re: Trouble remaining logged in again!
by Norman Willis 4 years ago
I had ie8 logging me out after a day or two. I cleaned my internet cache (including cookies) and all of a sudden the problem is gone. FWIW. Norman Willis www.nazareneisrael.org
What is minimum processor spec with Cineform .avi?
by Norman Willis 4 years ago
Hi. Vegas user here. I have a friend who does not speak good English. He is thinking about purchasing a Canon HF200 (AVCHD). He current edits DV on Adobe Premiere with a Core2Duo at 2.26GHz and 4GB RA
Re: What is minimum processor spec with Cineform .avi?
by Norman Willis 4 years ago
http: www.cineform.com neoscene requirements.php Thank you. I passed this information along to him. I am sure he will appreciate it. I use Cineform NeoScene. However, my friend is a home user. Will o
People advocating breaking the law
by Norman Willis 4 years ago
Hello. I have been a member of the Creative Cow Vegas Forum for only a short time. However, I have loved it. John Rofrano is extremely helpful, and there seem to be a very nice home group of other peo
Re: People advocating breaking the law
by Norman Willis 4 years ago
Ahh..... I apologize if I caused any trouble (it was certainly not my intent); but it's so nice to have the calm, peaceful atmosphere restored on the Vegas Forum! Thank you, Ron. Norman Willis www.naz
Please help! Need crash course in Photoshop CS2
by Norman Willis 4 years ago
Please help. There is a bug in the Text Media Generators in Vegas Pro 9.0, and I just lost hours and hours and hours of work. All of my Generated Text Media events are now blank. I am doing teaching v
Re: Please help! Need crash course in Photoshop CS2
by Norman Willis 4 years ago
Hi Theo. Thanks so much for asking. I think I've got it. I just needed someone to show me how to get started, so I would have something to 'attach things to.' Is there some resource I should be aware


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