Creating proxy files for high-definition editing

If you're working on a system with limited processing power, creating a proxy file will streamline the editing process and allow you to preview your project.

NOTE Video proxy files are not used for rendering your project.

1. Capture or import your high-definition clips.

2. Start a new project.

3. Add your high-definition clips to the Project Media window.

4. Right-click the clips in the Project Media window and choose Create Video Proxy from the shortcut menu.

   VEGAS Pro creates video proxy files (.sfvp0) alongside the original files in Windows Explorer. You will not see these files in the Project Media window or VEGAS Pro Explorer.

   TIP Proxy files are created automatically when working with 4K video.

5. Add your high-definition clips to the timeline and edit your project as usual.

   The Preview Quality setting in the Video Preview window determines whether the proxy files or original files are used for editing and preview:

   • When the preview quality is set to Draft or Preview, the proxy file is used.

   • When the preview quality is set to Good or Best, the original file is used.

   For more information, see Adjusting the preview quality and resolution