Problem Exporting for Web files created in FCE using Quicktime

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Problem Exporting for Web files created in FCE using Quicktime

I have been using FCE 4.01 on Mac OSX 10.7.5 with Quicktime 10.1 (501.29).

I convert my footage in Mpeg Streamclip (GREAT free program) and set the files to the Apple Intermediate Codec. This makes them work really well in my timeline and I don't have rendering issues or problems.

So, my problem comes when I File/Export/Quictime Movie.

The original file plays fine, but they're 2-3 gbs each, so I put them into Quicktime to convert them to a webfriendly size, but every single time they come out as an audio only file. GRRRR!

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Maybe I'm missing something stupid.

Thanks so much for your help.

Sincerely,

Steve

Final Cut Express 4.01-OTHER, Mac OS X (10.7.1)

Posted on Nov 14, 2013 10:35 AM

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Answer 1

Russ H

Level 7

22,432 points

Nov 15, 2013 5:44 AM in response to sguiles

Why not bring the exported AIC file back into MPEG Streamclip instead of QTX? You'll have a lot more control.

Compress the file to H.264 and restrict the data rate according to the resolution you're working with and to something consistent with the guidelines of the Web Service (say, You Tube) you're uploading to, (For example, something like 6 Mb per second would be about right for a 720P file.)

Or use Quicktime Conversion from FCE.

Good luck.

Russ

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Answer 2

Russ H

Level 7

22,432 points

Nov 15, 2013 5:45 AM in response to sguiles

BTW, I assume you've checked the AIC file in QTX to confirm that it has an audio track.

Russ

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