editing with original sound track

[HAROLD SILBER]

Hi everyone ...
1. How do you keep the original sound-track while adding new scenes into the
clip ... In other words I have some footage of my nephew singing the
Australian anthem ,, and I want to add clips in between of the aussie
scenery while keeping the original soundtrack ...of him singing ...
I think a person can do this type of editing with adobe premier ,,,where you
keep the original soundtrack while adding different scenes.
However I obviously have to keep the sound synchronized ,,,
2. Also when editing a wedding for instance ... when I cut out some unwanted
footage ,,, what is the best way to merge the soundtrack so it doesn't sound
like it's skipping. Should I fade out and fade in on the 2 clips on the
soundtrack??

Thanks..... looking forward to some expert replies ,,,

Harold
Johannesburg
South Africa

 

[print_maker]

Put the video into both the video track and the audio track, mute the video
track's audio.

Then anything you clip out of the video track - add that exact same amount
of 'scenery' - and you'll stay in sync.

If you are cutting out and not replacing, split in both tracks at the same
points and delete the same amount. Do a short fade between. Yes, fade out
and in on the audio.

Bonus Tip for everyone:
Don't ever add any overlay titles until you are done editing the video, or
you'll have to go back and move them - they don't stay in sync if the video
moves!

 

[HAROLD SILBER]

thanks a million ,,, been using WWM for some time ,, and never ever realized
that I could drag a clip on to the audio/music timeline as well. You have
saved the day!!
Regards
Harold

 

[print_maker]

post a link to something you do, and answer 3 questions for others, and
you'll become a better editor <g>

glad I could help