attaching sound to video clips - permanently?

Maukka · Post by **Maukka** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 1:51 pm

Does anybody know if there is a way to attach a sound clip to a video clip so that the two would stay together no matter what, as if the sound was the sound originally recorded while shooting?

I know one can "group" a sound sequence with a particular video clip. However, when I later continue editing I end up ungrouping segments and sound clips get again detached from the video clips... frustrating.

Thanks,
Maukka

BernardD · Post by **BernardD** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 4:31 pm

I do not personally know any tricks. I just create a new video file (uncompressed) and work with the new file.
Best regards,
Bernard

Maukka · Post by **Maukka** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 5:28 pm

Thanks,

I see, you create a new small video file and then impoort it back to the original timeline... hmmm... a bit clumsy but why not, better than having lose sound clips I guess.

What otions do you use for the video file?

AVI uncmpressed?

Are ypou sure you're not losing any quality when doing that?

Thanks again,
Maukka

BernardD · Post by **BernardD** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 4:35 pm

Yes, I use AVI uncompressed.
Now, about loosing quality, this also depends on your Codec.
Personally, I use Main Concept DV Codec and I am very satisfied.
Believe that Panasonic DV Code (free) is also very good but I am not using it.

This being said, agree it is clumsy but as you said better then not having sound clip.

In fact, I am creating a lot of 3D animation (animated logos for coporate video) and then put the music on it. Final product has to be a single file (Digital Video) with the sound track. So, no choice in my case.
Cheers,
Bernard