VEGAS Pro 14 Edit Steam Edition
- September 30, 2016
- MAGIX Software GmbH
- 4h median play time
"VEGAS Pro 14 Edit – Steam Edition is a professional video and audio editing software with advanced features such as Trimmer window, ProRes file format support, and unlimited audio/video tracks. It boasts an intuitive drag-and-drop workflow, HEVC file support, and comprehensive audio editing tools. Finished projects can be exported in various formats and directly uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo, and Facebook."
Reviews
- Easy to use and intuitive interface, making it suitable for beginners.
- Offers a wide range of features and tools for video editing, allowing for creative expression.
- Good value for money, especially when purchased on sale.
- Frequent crashes and stability issues, particularly with larger projects.
- Lack of support for newer GPUs and certain file formats, leading to rendering problems.
- Poor customer service and unresolved licensing issues, causing frustration for users.
- stability34 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the software is frequently criticized, with users reporting persistent glitches, freezes, and crashes that detract from the overall experience. Many have noted that troubleshooting often yields limited success, and some issues appear to have been present since earlier versions without adequate patches. While some users manage to work around these problems, the frequency and severity of the bugs remain a significant concern.
“The biggest downside is the obnoxious freezes and crashes that after doing some research I managed to reduce but not 100% get rid of.”
“It is a decent program, but I prefer if I didn't buy it on Steam; the program freezes up too often and crashes a lot more.”
“I have probably spent more time futzing around with working around the glitches than I have actual video editing.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics capabilities of the software are generally considered inadequate for serious graphical work, with users noting that it struggles to support modern graphics cards for GPU rendering. While the program is stable in graphics mode, it lacks the necessary features and support for contemporary graphic design needs, leading to disappointment among experienced users. Overall, it is viewed as not worth the investment for those focused on high-quality graphics.
“When you switch it to graphics mode, it's rock stable.”
“I've been creating video content, audio content, and graphics since Windows 95 and I've never used an Apple product.”
“I run multiple YouTube channels and it's a good chance that you've seen my motion graphics out there floating around.”
“The base program has decent ability for cutting together bits of film - but if you're doing any kind of graphical work - this just ain't it.”
“Does not support up to date graphic cards for GPU rendering... not worth a dime.”
“If disabling one of the graphics cards doesn't help with the issue, there isn't much else we can do since Vegas Pro 14 is no longer covered by technical support due to it being a legacy product.”
- music14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the software is highly praised for its versatility in creating various types of video content, including music videos and short films. Users note that while the learning curve can be steep, the ability to integrate music seamlessly enhances the overall production quality, making it a valuable tool for both beginners and experienced creators.
“It's perfect for creating music videos, montages, home videos, and other cinematic projects using pre-filmed and/or pre-created footage.”
“If you know how to work the software, you don't need anything but this software for any production video/music.”
“If you know how to work the software you don't need anything but this software for any production video/music.”
“I haven't used many video editors before, but I got my hands on the trial version of Vegas 8 when I wanted to make anime music videos and immediately fell in love with it.”
“I've used this for rendering gameplay footage, speedpaints, edited music among other things, and for the most part, it has served me well.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor aspect of the program is highlighted by its ability to create funny content, such as cat memes and humorous edits of videos, including auto-generated YouTube Poops (YTPs). Users appreciate the comedic potential, noting its effectiveness in producing 21st-century humor, although some comments suggest a lack of depth in the humor itself. Overall, it is seen as a valuable tool for generating entertaining and funny video content.
“This program is a legendary program for auto generating YTPs and other 21st century humor.”
“Where every edit is a humorous fight.”
“If you want to see what a finished product looks like from Vegas Pro, check out a YouTube video I made of some funny moments in Rising Storm 2: Vietnam!”
- optimization14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The optimization of the software has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing poor performance and constant crashes, particularly on older hardware. While it has been noted for its stability compared to other software, issues like ineffective GPU acceleration and slow processing times have led many to recommend alternatives like Movie Studio 17 Platinum for better performance. Overall, users suggest that the software is aging poorly and may only be worth considering if available at a significant discount.
“Performance-wise, it's done better than any other software I've come across and has been the most stable so far.”
“The performance is pretty good so that you can preview your video very smoothly most of the time.”
“It crashes constantly and the software doesn't even detect my GPU for better performance.”
“This is a recommendation only if you really, really, really need Vegas Pro and it's on sale, because otherwise this software is aging pretty badly. GPU acceleration doesn't work, it's slow, and it's missing quite a few useful features that make me think Movie Studio 17 Platinum is much more worth it and similar in price, mostly because of the much better performance.”
“I've changed FPS, I've changed resolution, I've toggled the settings that increase optimization, I even tried Sony Vegas Pro 18!”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with users praising the character design and progression system as superior to similar games like War Thunder. However, some mechanics, particularly streaming, are reported to be problematic, causing crashes during use. Overall, the software is considered effective for editing gameplay footage, though it has some technical issues.
“The characters are the best, the progression system is much better than War Thunder, and the mechanics are good.”
“I have been using this software for a little bit now to edit up some gameplay for YouTube videos.”
“I've used this for rendering gameplay footage, speedpaints, edited music among other things, and for the most part, it has served me well.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story of Vegas Pro 14 is portrayed as a compelling narrative about the potential of video editing, likening it to a masterpiece filled with untold stories. However, users express frustration with numerous bugs and crashes that disrupt the editing experience, leading to a loss of progress and coherence in their projects.
“A masterpiece emerges, a story unheard.”
“In a world where every frame counts and every cut tells a story, comes a software that promises to turn your editing dreams into reality... or a never-ending nightmare.”
“Vegas Pro 14, the story it holds.”
“There are bugs... loads of them. I even lost the plot once when it crashed on me while I was trying to trim.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the lack of quick keys for changing tools, which slows down the editing process and contributes to a frustrating experience.
“There's very few quick keys to do things like change tools, and because of the previous point, that makes for very tedious editing.”