Setting up stereoscopic 3D previews

You can use the Video tab in the Preferences dialog to choose the stereoscopic 3D format that will be used to view your 3D project in the Video Preview window. For example, you could choose Anaglyphic (red/cyan) from the Stereoscopic 3D mode drop-down list to preview your project using anaglyphic 3D glasses. For more information, see Video Tab

If you want to preview your project on a 3D television or monitor, you can use the Preview Device tab in the Preferences dialog to configure a 3D display for previewing your project.

• If you're using an NVIDIA graphics card that supports 3D Vision technology and a 3D Vision monitor, choose the Windows Graphics Card setting from the Device drop-down list in the Preview Device tab and choose Left and Right from the Stereoscopic 3D mode drop-down list.

• If you're using an NVIDIA graphics card that supports 3D Vision technology and a 3D-capable HDTV, choose the Windows Graphics Card setting from the Device drop-down list in the Preview Device tab and use the Stereoscopic 3D mode drop-down list to choose the method your monitor uses to display stereoscopic 3D content — typically Side by side (half) or Line Alternate. Be sure to set the 3D mode in your television's setup menu and the VEGAS Pro Preview Device tab.

• If you're using a 3D television connected to your computer via a IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connection, choose the OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394/DV setting from the Device drop-down list in the Preview Device tab and use the Stereoscopic 3D mode drop-down list to choose the method your television uses to display stereoscopic 3D content.

During playback, select the Video Preview on External Monitor button in the Video Preview window to enable your 3D display. You can turn off external preview by pressing Alt+Shift+4 or by clicking the secondary display and pressing Esc.

For more information about setting up your specific hardware, see Preview Device Tab.