VEGAS Pro 15 - New features for efficient video editing

For all those working with VEGAS Pro 15, there are some exciting new features that can significantly improve your workflow. These functions are often small but very useful and can save you a lot of time. In this guide, we will take a closer look at these handy tools and develop step by step how you can integrate them into your daily work.

Key Insights The new features of VEGAS Pro 15 enable better organization of media, easy adjustment of playback speed, and flexible editing options for the preview monitor. These innovations provide you with an improved overview and a more efficient editing of your projects.

Renaming Media

One of the first innovations in VEGAS Pro 15 is the ability to easily rename media. You can right-click on the respective video track and select properties. There you will find the name of the active take, which you can change directly. Perhaps you want to rename it to "Take 6," which helps you keep track in your project.

If you want to hide the name on the surface, you can also easily do that. Go to the three lines and choose "More." Here you have the option to hide the name. You will see that the name of the take remains in the properties but is no longer displayed on the track. This prevents visual clutter and allows you to focus entirely on editing.

Adjusting Playback Speed

Another useful feature is the adjustment of playback speed. You can change this at any time, regardless of the existing envelope in your project. Go back to the properties and select the playback speed that suits you best.

In addition, you can enable a freeze frame; this is especially helpful if you want to freeze a specific frame in your video. It’s done simply: go to "More" and choose "Freeze Frame." Your video will pause at this point, and the envelope will automatically set to zero.

If you decide to deactivate this freeze frame again, you have the option to do so, and you can always return to your original state using the undo function (Ctrl or Command + Z).

Customizing Visible Buttons

To further personalize your workspace, you can edit the visible buttons in the program. In this area, you can enable or disable information about the active take, playback speed, and selective event attributes. This process ensures that you always keep track of the important settings without overwhelming your presentation.

Simply enable the desired attributes, and you will immediately see the changes on every clip you edit. For example, if you want to add an effect from HitFilm, you can also do this via the buttons. Confirm the changes, and the settings will be retained, so you can transfer these attributes anytime as needed.

Editing the Preview Monitor

The preview monitor also offers new customization options. Through the so-called hamburger menu, you can enable or disable various buttons to improve clarity. You can also adjust the settings so that buttons important to you are always visible.

Click on "More Buttons" and activate the hidden buttons in the dropdown menu. Here, you can control what is displayed to maintain clarity.

If you want, you also have the option to reset everything to default settings, making it much easier for anyone transitioning from older versions. Such customization of the user interface is not only practical but also helps you work more efficiently.

Summary – VEGAS Pro 15: Optimizing Your Video Editing

In this tutorial, you have learned numerous new features of VEGAS Pro 15 that can significantly improve your workflow. With the ability to rename media, adjust playback speed, and customize the preview monitor, you have great tools available that facilitate the editing of your projects. Try out the new features and take your projects to the next level!