1.1. Installation & Activation

System Requirements

In order for VEGAS Effects to run properly, it is necessary that it be installed on a system which meets or exceeds the following requirements.

• Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
• Storage: 1.2 GB free hard disk space for installation
• Processor: 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors or AMD equivalent
• RAM: 8 GB (16 GB or more recommended)
• Graphics Processor: Graphics processor with at least 1 GB video memory.
  2GB or more video memory recommended for 4K UHD.
  Earliest graphics cards VEGAS Effects supports:
  • NVIDIA: GeForce 900 Series or higher
  • AMD: Radeon 4GB and VCE 3.0 or higher
  • Intel: HD Graphics 530 or higher
  • Video memory 1 GB minimum (2GB or more required for 4K UHD)
• Graphics Card Drivers: It is very important to have up-to-date drivers for your graphics card when using VEGAS Effects. It is recommended that you regularly check the website of your graphics card manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD or Intel) for their latest drivers each month. The update built into Windows does not always report all updates, so it is recommended that you visit the manufacturer’s site rather than rely on the Windows update for your drivers.
• Internet: Internet connection required for online activation and web services. Offline activation is possible as well, but web services will be absent from the software.

Activating

Use the following process to install and activate VEGAS Effects.

• VEGAS Effects runs inside of VEGAS Pro 17. VEGAS Pro must be installed prior to installing VEGAS Effects.

1. Run the VEGAS Effects installer.
2. Launch VEGAS Pro 17.
3. Add media to the timeline.
4. Right-click the media on the timeline, and select EDIT in VEGAS Effects.
5. VEGAS Effects will be activated, and a notification will appear stating “VEGAS Post Addon successfully activated.” Click OK.
6. VEGAS Effects will launch, with the source clip automatically added to the timeline.