How to combine discrete audio and video files?

Hi Mr Glyn, you MIGHT consider use an NLE such as  FCPX.app (or older/legacy track based editor) or probably easier, --> try using  QUICKTIME 7 PRO or others that use the QT framework to add the streams and render it out (save it) . ... Lots of QT based other .apps out there free) that will do what you want.

I don't think Compressor.app is not really designed to do what you want (combine tracks). Others may have a compressor based solution.

Post your results for others to see.

Warwick

Hong Kong

Just to echo Warwick's advice, Compressor isn't what you want for this task. If it were my project, I'd import the files into FCP – or use your NLE of choice.

Good luck.

Russ

OK. Let us know how you make out.

Just to add to the list of possibilities, MPEG Streamclip can also mux audio and video.

Russ

QT7 Pro is able to do this. Cost is $30.

In QT7 Pro, open up the audio and video files to be matched.

Select all the audio and then select copy

In the video window, put the playback head where you want the audio to start then select add to movie.

Verify the playback is as desired, then save the movie. Done.

Takes longer to describe the process than to do it.

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Of course, life is good when the in point is exactly the same for both audio and video ...

They haven't touched it for years - no real need as it is a pretty simple product and does what is needed without much fuss. fwiw - In the app page in the store, click on "view all reviews" to see a bunch that are more current.

Most of us that use it got it as part of the Final Cut Studio suite of apps (Final Cut Pro, Compressor, Color, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, Cinema Tools & DVD Studio Pro). In that mix, no one really payed much attention to QT7 Pro.

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HI Glyn. looks like you have sorted it out. Yes Russ's suggestion of the MPEG stream clip or other QT based apps is cheap and easy.