How can I separate audio from video on Final Cut Express HD? I want to do voice over at DVinfo.net

Gilbert Labossiere · November 5th, 2006, 04:59 PM

I recorded something on mini dv using the onboard microphone. I want to be able to either mute or remove some of the audio and I don't know how to do it on Final Cut Express (or even iMovie if that is possible). I am using an iMac.

Anyone know if this can be done?

Thank you.

Gilbert

Chris Hocking · November 5th, 2006, 05:20 PM

Of course you can do this on Final Cut!

To un-link video and audio go to "Sequence > Linked Selection" and uncheck it. The short-cut is shift/L. Then delete the video track.

This is a fairly basic operation - maybe you should consider doing the tutorial which comes with the package?

Gilbert Labossiere · November 5th, 2006, 05:23 PM

Thanks a lot Chris! I just got the iMac and software four days ago and I am waiting for my training video to arrive on Tuesday from http://www.digitalmediatraining.com/.

I just a little impatient and wanted to try it out!

Gilbert

Chris Hocking · November 5th, 2006, 05:27 PM

No worries!

I'm pretty sure Apple supplies a sample tutorial DVD with Final Cut Express (or maybe it's just the Final Cut Studio?). If you've got that, maybe it's worth having a look at?

Another answer to your question would be to drag the new video layer over the top of the original video layer.

Good luck with Final Cut - you'll love it!

Chris!

Nate Schmidt · November 6th, 2006, 03:47 AM

you can also individually unlink audio and video by selecting the clip and go to the modify - link menu. I prefer this method as it keeps everything else linked and I don't accidentally leave linked selection off and move a bunch of clips out of sync.

November 5th, 2006, 04:59 PM	#1
Gilbert Labossiere Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 59	How can I separate audio from video on Final Cut Express HD? I want to do voice over I recorded something on mini dv using the onboard microphone. I want to be able to either mute or remove some of the audio and I don't know how to do it on Final Cut Express (or even iMovie if that is possible). I am using an iMac. Anyone know if this can be done? Thank you. Gilbert

November 6th, 2006, 03:47 AM	#5
Nate Schmidt Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Welland ON Posts: 515	you can also individually unlink audio and video by selecting the clip and go to the modify - link menu. I prefer this method as it keeps everything else linked and I don't accidentally leave linked selection off and move a bunch of clips out of sync. __________________ "We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."

November 5th, 2006, 05:20 PM	#2
Chris Hocking Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 595	Of course you can do this on Final Cut! To un-link video and audio go to "Sequence > Linked Selection" and uncheck it. The short-cut is shift/L. Then delete the video track. This is a fairly basic operation - maybe you should consider doing the tutorial which comes with the package?

November 5th, 2006, 05:23 PM	#3
Gilbert Labossiere Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 59	Thanks a lot Chris! I just got the iMac and software four days ago and I am waiting for my training video to arrive on Tuesday from http://www.digitalmediatraining.com/. I just a little impatient and wanted to try it out! Gilbert

November 5th, 2006, 05:27 PM	#4
Chris Hocking Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 595	No worries! I'm pretty sure Apple supplies a sample tutorial DVD with Final Cut Express (or maybe it's just the Final Cut Studio?). If you've got that, maybe it's worth having a look at? Another answer to your question would be to drag the new video layer over the top of the original video layer. Good luck with Final Cut - you'll love it! Chris!