Upgrade Gfx card to a newer model i.e. GeForce 9xx-series or 10xx-series?

May be only upgrade to GTX 1050 Ti - 1070, can get using from mining even :-)

If memory is not hurdle - it won't help at all.

Check CPU load/GPU load and ask on Vegas forum people who use same features.

Latest update, with bug fixes galore and some new features too:

https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/vegas-pro-16-update-2-build-307--113473/

Sure, but

1. I cant have supercomputer wherever I travel.
2. DaVinci Resolve does fine on the same computer, though it does not render hevc.

My last HDR test video (the free version limits videos to 2 minutes):

This one took only two hours to render. So I am not sure what is going on.

The only HDR10 rendering option is HEVC, and my attempts to change the default bitrate from 40 Mbps to anything else from the drop-down menu resulted in an instant crash.

Here is my first 4K HDR test/trial video made using Vegas 16. It works - from, in this case, Sony Slog2/SGamut->REC2020 HDR10, using ACES in Vegas:

Notice the Vegas watermark, presumably a result of using trial software.

Oh, you also get to see the performance of the Sony RX100 V in really low light.

@Vitaliy If I can make the Hate video in HDR. So, checking out Vegas Pro 16 HDR capability:

1. You use the ACES system (OK).

2. There are input color spaces for all the usual suspects, including Slog2/Sgamut, by temperature (just like on the Sony FS5/FS7)!

3. The HDR templates for HEVC are HDR10 only. But you can make a 10bit HEVC HDR video with REC2020 color space. Good.

4. The HEVC template uses hardware encoding if you have an Intel chipset (newer one). Good.

5. The rendered HDR10 HEVC video has the correct metadata recognized by YouTube. Good.

In fact, DaVinci Resolve Studio 15 has no 10bit HEVC option or even an H264 10bit option. The only 10bit option in Resolve is Avid HXNHC HQ (whose name I can never remember or spell), which is humongous in size for no good reason except it has an inefficient codec.

So, Vegas is actually better than Resolve for producing easily HDR10 videos!

@markr041

Can you make hate overview video? Promise to put on PV channel without any censorship. Will stand on my totalitarian tail and allow you to show all the power of dark side.

If that works, of course, it could because the AI is not smart enough to know its the same hater with a new account!

Try this, lot of AIs are still too dumb :-)

@markr041

May be they test new Ai and it sensed Vegas hater and refused to give you chance to hate it more? LOL.

DId you access your Magix account? All of my keys are there. @markr041

@cbells Thanks, but I looked in spam; unless Magix is using 'Jade' as its name or "See my photos", it is not there. I just registered the software again, again got the message that an e-mail was sent. Nothing new in Spam, not even from 'Violette.'

@markr041

Previously, you could just download the trial, which would automatically stop in 30 days. Great. Now, however, you need to get an activation code for the trial. Ok, not a big deal you say. Except, when you register the trial (I am a registered user anyway), you do not get sent the code, at least not within the 24 hours I have waited. And calling support you get no answer within the one hour of calling continuously that I tried. I do get plenty of advertising e-mails from Magix, so my registered e-mail address is perfectly fine.

Well, it is more stupid managers.

Magix has been bad news, each new version adds new bugs for old capabilities, adds silly and/or marginal features, and support is terrible. As DaVinci Studio keeps improving, Vegas will disappear. That's capitalism, driving out the bad via competition.

It is one issue Mark. Until it is lot of choice "driving our the bad" seems fine. Problem is, capitalism is progressive only at this initial stage, after this it becomes not so good. We see more and more forming of duopoly on the NLE market (Avid is left in pro niche only) it is not good. And do not worry, this guys will pull all the guts from you and introduce such protection schemes that current Magix ones will come to you in wet dreams.

UK PR

VEGAS Pro 16 released -- More power, more speed, more creative freedom

A high-performance video engine, intelligent workflow enhancements, and powerful, state-of-the-art editing features solidify VEGAS Pro as a cutting-edge tool for the professional market.

VEGAS Creative Software delivers next-generation video editing with the release of VEGAS Pro 16. With a high-performance video engine, intelligent workflow enhancements, and long-awaited, state-of-the-art editing features, the fastest video editor on the market is now packed with more power, speed, and innovation. 

VEGAS Pro 16 delivers the ground-breaking improvements to solidify the software's well-earned reputation as the leader for professional video creation. It now includes professional-level Video Stabilization so that even the shakiest camera footage can be salvaged with ease, and cutting-edge Motion Tracking so that any object on screen can be tracked and edited with a range of options and filters and effects can be added to tracked objects for colour grading, blurring, pixelization, and more. Powerful Dynamic Storyboarding features enable the creation and organization of rough cuts and alternate sequences with a speed unrivalled by any other video editor. Multiple Storyboards allow for easy experimentation with different video cuts, allowing users to quickly switch between alternate project edits to compare and create. VEGAS Pro 16 now offers an end-to-end workflow for High Dynamic Range colour (HDR) so it is compatible with professional HDR-capable cameras, monitors, and other hardware. Now VEGAS Pro users can deliver HDR content with stunning colour and detail along with important metadata. Full 360° video support has been introduced so 360º video productions can be edited to meet the growing demands of the emerging VR market.

With these headline additions, plus a wide array of other new features (see below) VEGAS Pro 16 is now, more than ever before, the logical choice for fast, intuitive, and creative, professional-level video productions.

Gary Rebholz, Product Owner for VEGAS Pro says: "VEGAS Pro has always been the fastest way to create professional videos, but with version 16 we've once again set the bar for professional video and audio production. With innovative features and efficient workflow additions, including several important tools and options the VEGAS Pro community has been waiting for, we've taken the next critical step in building the new-generation video editor. The fastest video editor on the planet just got even faster!"

VEGAS Pro 16: major new features in detail

Motion Tracking 

VEGAS Pro 16 features a powerful, native motion tracking tool that enables the user to track the movement of an object through the video frame and edit it with a range of options. For the first time ever, this allows VEGAS users to apply spot colour grading, pixelization, or isolated colour grading and correction to moving objects. Also, it is possible to "pin" titles to the tracked object so that text automatically follows movement. The new motion tracking opens a variety of exciting possibilities for projects, especially in combination with the Bézier Masking tools, filters, and effects.

Video Stabilization 

The world-class video stabilization engine has been designed from the ground up with the latest technology. This results in faster, more efficient, and more accurate stabilization then in previous versions of VEGAS, even with 4K media. The redesigned video stabilization is an essential tool for modern handheld production techniques and offers speed, simplicity, and a non-destructive workflow with flexible settings to achieve precise results. It's also been designed to take advantage of newer multicore processors, so owners of high-powered, modern PCs can enjoy speed and precision.

Dynamic Storyboarding

This powerful tool speeds up the cutting process and fosters creativity. Dynamic Storyboarding can be used to easily assemble rough cuts and alternate sequences so multiple ideas can be compared quickly. Thanks to the interconnected storyboard and timeline, any edits made on the main storyboard are directly reflected in the project timeline, while multiple additional storyboards allow for experimental edits and cuts.

Additional Workflow Enhancements 

The further improved Hover Scrub feature makes it incredibly easy to locate specific video frames using a mouse with a thumbnail of the project in the Media Window. Project Media thumbnails can now be adjusted in size, enabling finer Hover Scrubbing and more accurate location of specific video frames. Users can now drag a bin to the timeline, including all of the media in storyboard bins, in order to add video events into the project timeline simultaneously rather than having to add files individually.

Full HDR Support 

With High Dynamic Range (HDR) support, users can now take advantage of the latest advances in colour technology to deliver amazing HDR quality including ultra-realistic video with stunning colours, richly textured blacks, and even the detail in bright spots that may have been blown out before. All aspects of the HDR workflow are covered including import, real-time HDR preview, HDR-aware video scopes, render to HDR with metadata, and even integrated, one-click HDR publishing directly to YouTube. It is now possible to complete a project from start to finish in full HDR with VEGAS Pro 16.

Complete 360° Compatibility

VEGAS Pro 16 includes support to meet the growing demands of the 360º video market. It includes templates for many of the most popular cameras such as the Samsung Gear 360, LG 360° cam, and Ricoh Theta. Users have the option to match their project properties to their 360º footage. VEGAS Pro 16 can stitch together dual-fisheye video and import 360 video stitched by cameras or other software. The workflow allows you to render 360º video files including Scene Rotation or the Tiny Planet effect.

Comprehensive file backup options

VEGAS Pro 16 offers the flexibility of multiple options when it comes to backing up projects, so if a user is working on a complex project, or one that is pushing the very limits of their PC, they can enjoy complete peace of mind. Users can back their work up after a set time which can be determined in minutes and hours, as well as daily backups. Projects can be saved and backed up automatically after every edit. All backups can be saved to the same folder as the project file, a temporary location, or any user-defined location.

Four ways to enjoy VEGAS Pro 16

VEGAS Pro 16 is available in four versions. VEGAS Pro 16 Edit is the base option, but still offers the complete VEGAS Pro feature set including all the new features such as Motion Tracking, Video Stabilization, and HDR Support. VEGAS Pro 16is the standard version with additional software including Boris FX Continuum Lights Unit plug-in (a $195 value) for incredible lighting effects, proDAD VitaScene V3 LE (a $199 value) with 100 video effects, and VEGAS DVD Architect for professional DVD and Blu-ray authoring. VEGAS Pro 16 Suite is the ultimate video-editing package with all the new features and professional extras including the FXhome HitFilm Ignite Pro (a $200 value) bundle's 180 plug-ins, the proDAD VitaScene V3 PRO (a $599 value) package of around 700 effects, and the Boris FX Sapphire Lighting Unit (a $595 value) set of spectacular natural and synthetic lighting effects. With VEGAS Pro 365, users get all the power and functionality of the regular VEGAS Pro 16, but enjoy future updates immediately upon release, full support, plus the VEGAS Pro 365 exclusive plug-in FXhome HitFilm Ignite 360 Toolkit (a $49.99 value) all for a low monthly fee.

VEGAS Pro 16 is now available online and in stores worldwide.