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No Audio on .wmv files
Hi
I’m having a peculiar issue here: I have some video clips that were recorded in HDV, imported and edited on a Macbook Pro (10.6.6) using FCP (7.0.3).
I export Full Res QT Movies from FCP, then either create .wmv’s via QT Pro or Mpeg Streamclip, as well as taking the QT Movies straight into Toast and creating a DVD Movie. Now although all of these outputs have played back great on my Macbook Pro and Windows PC (XP), they ALWAYS HAVE NO SOUND when played back on either my clients DVD player, PC or Windows Laptop!!
What’s happening here? I’m guessing the client is missing some Audio Codec that my exports are churning out, but they have similar files created by other editors that play back with no audio issues.
Any help pointing me to a solution to this issue greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Maria
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9 Replies
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It would be good to look into and invest in some quality Compression Software. It’s indispensable in this business.
For DVD,
Export your sequence “Current Settings”
Drop that file into Compressor.
Choose preset for DVD.
Adjust frame controls(if desired).
Adjust date rate to best match your program length(if desired).
Render.
Drop those mpeg dvd files into DVDSP and create DVD.For WMV,
Export your sequence “Current Settings”
Take that file into which ever app you want to use for creating WMV’s
Confirm the audio track before export/render.
Export/compress/check your audio settings.
Buy Episode Software for mac.Chris Tompkins
Video Atlanta LLC -
Hi Chris
Thanks so much for the reply. I will try what you’ve suggested. Do you think the reason I’m missing Audio on a clients machine and not on mine is somehow linked to the export techniques I’m using?
many thanks
Maria
Macbook Pro / OSX 10.6.4 / 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 / 4GB 1067 MHz DDR3
FCP Studio 7.0.2
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No, that happens with the codec thing.
Usually wmv files are all good for any win comp.
Explore making it another way I would try.Chris Tompkins
Video Atlanta LLC -
Ok, I’ll do that. Thanks again for you help.
Maria
Macbook Pro / OSX 10.6.4 / 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 / 4GB 1067 MHz DDR3
FCP Studio 7.0.2
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Personally I think Episode would be rather an expensive option. Maria you already have Compressor and DVSP if you have FCP 7. You could invest in Flip 4 Mac (circa $29) which will let you convert to WMV inside Compressor. You could also use Compressor’s auto detect feature (https://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/whats-new.html#compressor) with a clip supplied by your client to create a preset which should be playable by your client.
Good luck, Matt. -
Sounds good to me, but is there a way to import .wmv presets into Compressor?
Thanks alot Matthew.
Maria
Macbook Pro / OSX 10.6.4 / 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 / 4GB 1067 MHz DDR3
FCP Studio 7.0.2
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Google is your friend … try … https://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/encoding_windows_flip4mac_gary.html for example. You need flip 4 mac first.
Matt -
Ah yes, I’d come across this web page, thanks.
I just sure that last time I used Compressor all the .wmv presets were already in there, unless I’m confusing that with something else?
Maria
Macbook Pro / OSX 10.6.4 / 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 / 4GB 1067 MHz DDR3
FCP Studio 7.0.2
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Hi
I now have a file from the client, a .mov which I took into Compressor Auto Detect.
It seems to have AAC audio but I can’t find any way to export a .wmv using AAC, only options are WMA Standard etc?
Aaah!
Thanks again.
Maria
Macbook Pro / OSX 10.6.4 / 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 / 4GB 1067 MHz DDR3
FCP Studio 7.0.2
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