Vegas Pro is a video editing software package for non-linear editing (NLE) originally published

by Sonic Foundry, then by Sony Creative Software, and now by Magix.[4] The software runs on
the Windows operating system.
Originally developed as an audio editor, it eventually developed into an NLE for video and audio
from version 2.0. Vegas features real-time multitrack video and audio editing on unlimited
tracks, resolution-independent video sequencing, complex effects and compositing tools, 24-
bit/192 kHz audio support, VST and DirectX plug-in effect support, and Dolby Digital surround
sound mixing. On 24 May 2016, Sony announced that it had sold Vegas (and most of its
"Creative Software" line) to MAGIX, who would continue supporting and developing the
software.

Step 1: Importing Clips

Let’s start with the importing of clips to edit.

First click "File" at the top left corner of your screen.
Mouse over the option "Import"
A side menu will appear, Select "Media" which will open up a File Browser
Select the files you wish to import on the File Browser
After a short loading time, The files will show up in the media tab on the left
side of the screen.
Now you can click and drag those imported clips onto the Timeline tracks to
begin editing.
The next step will explain the usage of the Timeline tracks.

Step 2: Video and Audio Tracks

The Timeline has Video and Audio Tracks. These tracks contain your
clips during the editing process.
Video Tracks hold Photos, Video and Text.
Audio clips hold Sound effects and music.
You can add an additional track to the Timeline by right clicking on an
empty space on the timeline and selecting "Add video track"
 Step 3: Special Effects

Now that you have some content on your timeline, effects can be
added.
To add an effect, click the Effects tab on the left side of the screen to
bring up the effects menu.
Look through the various types of effects and choose the one you
want.
Click and drag the effect you want over the Video clip and it will bring
up a menu to modify the ratios of the effect.
After tuning the effect to suit the situation, Close the effects modifier
and the effect will be applied.
The next step will show how to "Mask" which is a very good feature of
Sony Vegas

Step 4: Masking

Masking is a versatile tool, it can be used to cut out certain objects

from a clip without a green-screen.
To Mask, First right click the video clip you want to Mask. Select the
option "Video event pan-crop"
Check the box at the bottom marked "Mask"
Now you will have a toolbar for Masking. Select "Anchor Creation
Tool"
Carefully use the Anchor tool to create points around the object you
want to mask.
Once the entire object has been connected with Anchors, the program
will detect the object and allow you to manipulate it.
Move the object anywhere you see fit and click Apply.
There are many advanced ways to animate a Masked clip using
effects.
 Step 5: Exporting or Rendering

Now it is time to Export the edited video into a file that can be
uploaded.
At the top-left corner of the screen, Select "File"
Then Select "Export" option menu will appear.
Select the video format you want the program to export to.
Now the video will render, This make take some time.
The video clip should now be on your desktop, Ready to watch or
upload.
RENDER As

Render as allows us to export video in more formats, and in

different templates depending on the user selection.
Make sure to highlight the timeline you wanted to be rendered
before clicking the render as.
Select the video type you wanted, and the template.
You may rename the video and change the path. It will also
show the estimated file size of the video.