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Sound rendering problem: new user.
Hi, I’m Alex.
I have a question regarding final cut pro and rendering. When i insert an mp3 music clip into the project and then render it, the song plays back, but there are odd little clicks and fraction-of-second omissions. However, when I play the song normally in the slug viewer, the song is fine. What is this problem? Does it have to do with render settings? Because I’ve tried to render at many different audio settings, and the problem persists. Thanks for helping! -
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Final Cut Pro (along with virtually every other Pro-level edit software) is not compatible with mp3 files directly.
You must first convert an mp3 to an AIFF file, then import only the new AIFF file.
iTunes does a great job of this.
Here’s how… its really fast once you set up iTunes the first time like this:iTunes> Preferences > Importing > Import Using: AIFF Encoder> Custom> 48.000 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo >OK
Drop your mp3 into iTunes window.
Select (highlight) the file you want to convert, then:Advanced (Toolbar Menu)> Convert Selection to AIFF
iTunes will create a new file (in seconds) with the SAME NAME as the original, but ending with .aif
You can set up a special folder for iTunes to send it to, or just use Search to find where it “defaults to” on your HD.Drag this new .aif file into your open FCP Browser.
The actual .aif file will (and can) stay in the iTunes folder, just its “reference” icon shows in the FCP browser.
It will play and edit just as any other media file in FCP. -
thanks a lot for your help! You’re a lifesaver, because I’m working on a film for school!
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Been there…
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