Adjusting the VEGAS Pro Layout – Customizing the User Interface

In this detailed tutorial, you will learn how to customize the user interface of VEGAS Pro 12 to suit your needs. Customizing the layout allows you to work more efficiently and to implement your creative visions more clearly. Here, I will go through the various customization options step by step.

Key Insights

• Use the layout options in VEGAS Pro to optimize your workspace.
• Change the display colors of tracks, effects, and the user interface.
• Utilize the indicator and various colors to highlight important elements in your project.

Steps to Customize the Layout of VEGAS Pro

Set Preview and Background Color

First, you should insert a new track under "Video Track". For example, create a solid red or insert a video clip. To customize the preview, right-click on the preview to open the menu. Here, you can choose between a black or white background. For this tutorial, we will choose the white background.

At this point, white bars will appear above and below the preview. These represent the maximum display area of VEGAS Pro. Although your project is set to 1920 x 1080 pixels, the preview will be compressed to 480 x 270 pixels. This could make a difference from the final output, but this is only an overview view.

If you no longer want to see these bars, you can easily hide them by right-clicking on the preview again and selecting "Default".

Customize the Indicator

Go to "Options" and then to "Preferences". Here you will find the active take indicator. You can change the color of the indicator to match your work with different clips. For example, select yellow as the color and confirm your selection. The advantage of this feature is that you can specifically adjust the colors depending on the material used.

Adjust Track Colors

Under "Options" and "Preferences", you also have the ability to change the track colors. The color options range from A to H, with each letter corresponding to a specific color. When you create a new track, it will display in the color you have set, improving clarity.

For example, a new track will be displayed in dark blue if that is your default setting. If you want to use a different color in the future, you can easily change this by right-clicking and selecting "Track Display Color".

Customize Envelope Colors

For projects where envelopes such as volume or panning are used, there are options to change the color of these envelopes. You can set the volume envelope to red and adjust the panning envelope as well. This not only improves clarity but also helps you visually grasp the various changes more quickly.

Cursor and Event Color Changes

The colors for the cursor and events can further personalize the user interface. Navigate to "Options", then "Display", and select red for the cursor and yellow for the events, for example. This will visually highlight any interactions with clips.

Set a New Color Scheme

VEGAS Pro offers the option to change the entire color scheme. Go to "Options" and "Preferences" to change the VEGAS color scheme. Make sure to save all project files before restarting the program, as some of these changes will only take effect after a restart.

If you don't like the color scheme or have made mistakes, you can also reset everything to the default. Please note that this will reset all changes made, and you might lose important adjustments.

Summary – VEGAS Pro: Customize User Interface

You have now learned all the steps to customize the user interface of VEGAS Pro 12 to match your personal preferences. By adjusting the preview, the colors of tracks, events, and the cursor individually, you can increase your efficiency and make optimal use of the software.