Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT

> Learn more

> Add to your calendar 

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

User profile for user: vschafer
vschafer Author
User level: Level 1
8 points

Audio file gets shorter when copied from iTunes to iMovie

I'm working with iMovie 11 and had no problem syncing Video and Audio.

I have the .mov and .mp3 audio files separated. I detached the camera audio and used the mp3 file.

However, when I copy the audio (mp3) from iTunes to iMovie, the last few minute or so of the audio

is cut. I can listen to it entirely in iTunes but iMovie loses part of it at the end.

What am I doing wrong? I have to finish this project this weekend or I'll lose my client.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.1)

Posted on Oct 6, 2012 11:12 AM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply
User profile for user: AppleMan1958
AppleMan1958
User level: Level 7
27,492 points

Posted on Oct 6, 2012 11:37 AM

I would suggest that you convert the mp3 file to AIFF in iTunes. You can do this by opening up iTunes Preferences. In the General Tab of Preferences, click Import Settings...

In Import Settings, choose Import Using: AIFF Encoder.


Now select your audio in iTunes, and right click. Choose "Create AIFF Version". Give it a name like Audio Track - AIFF so you can tell it apart from the original audio track.

Use this version in your movie.


If that does not work for you, I would try to find some conversion software to convert from 44.1 khz to 48 khz.

iMovie's (and video camera's) native audio is 48 khz. CDs are 44.1 khz.

View in context
5 replies
Question marked as Best reply
User profile for user: AppleMan1958
AppleMan1958
User level: Level 7
27,492 points

Oct 6, 2012 11:37 AM in response to vschafer

I would suggest that you convert the mp3 file to AIFF in iTunes. You can do this by opening up iTunes Preferences. In the General Tab of Preferences, click Import Settings...

In Import Settings, choose Import Using: AIFF Encoder.


Now select your audio in iTunes, and right click. Choose "Create AIFF Version". Give it a name like Audio Track - AIFF so you can tell it apart from the original audio track.

Use this version in your movie.


If that does not work for you, I would try to find some conversion software to convert from 44.1 khz to 48 khz.

iMovie's (and video camera's) native audio is 48 khz. CDs are 44.1 khz.

Reply

Audio file gets shorter when copied from iTunes to iMovie

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.
Learn more Sign up