How to sync audio/video track with stand-alone audio track?
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Scott Whittier
First time user of PowerDirector.
I have an audio/video track and a separate audio only track, both of which were created at a concert. Shortly after starting the recording on each, I made sure to add a clap to make alignment of the tracks easier. The tracks are each ~50 minutes long and I can't zoom in far enough to make the audio peaks obvious. What is the best way to proceed?
TIA!
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VN800 Rider
If you want to do it manually, try expanding the timeline - Preferences>Editing>Enlarge timeline...... This will get you to 1/10 frame level for audio only editing, should you want to get to that detail.
Alternatively, place your clips on separate tracks, select both and the Synch by audio icon becomes active.
Adrian
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Scott Whittier
VN800 Rider - I tried the Sync by Audio button but it only got it close. I'll try the "Enlarge timeline option". Thanks.
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Scott Whittier
VN800 Rider I used the manual editing capability and I can get it close but not exactly the same. I've included a shot that shows the 2 audio tracks. The highest peak on each track is the clap. Any way to align them precisely?
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VN800 Rider
Scott Whittier
Only way (maybe?) is to increase you project frame rate, since audio shifting can work down to 1/10th frame rate, giving a more discrete time interval. Does you "offset" carry on through to export, or is it only a feature of display and preview? Many users have found the waveform implementation to be unsatisfactory for their needs over the years.
Adrian
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Scott Whittier
VN800 Rider It shows up in the export unfortunately. I'm not sure there is enough room for the refinement I need.