New question building on my previous.
My workflow I'm trying is to use OSEx to rip a single VOB of the maint title, then run that through MPEG Streamclip to create a Quicktime MOV and then bring that into Final Cut Pro. I enjoyed this workflow because it has a wonderful benefit of having a/v synchronize perfectly.
But then I couldn't leave well enough alone. I want to manipulate discrete channels in order to control music and dialog, so I used MPEG Streamclip to output 3 aif files; center, L/R and Surround L/R. These all import into Final Cut quite nicely and drop into the timeline. I also have SoundSoap to further filter discrete channels if need be (particularly the center where most dialog exists) though I've only experimented with that application.
The issue I'm running into may be tied to my work flow, so those more experienced than I please let me know if I'm in the right direction.
The problem is that it appears that any time I try to manipulate one of the 3 aif files (and remove the original mov portion of the 3/2 audio) I get an indication of a conflict (red line at top of timeline) and then hear a repeated monotone beep. It only happens if I remove the audio component of the MOV from the timeline, or if I try and change the location of, or length of the discrete aif files (extending past an edit to keep a sound or music cue that I want for more time while dropping out the center if needed).
So the question is, assuming that the linked audio is the problem, what is the best way to eliminate it? Should I use FCP to export a DV file and just bring that back into FCP? Should I re-run the VOB through Streamclip and output DV? Can I export Quicktime without audio? (I'm away from my home computer so can't recall the options). Is it even advisable to do that and rely solely on the 3 aif files which is more work, but allows more freedom? (and will this cause problems when I try to compress this, will it still be 5.1? will it become 2.0?) I know these are a lot of questions in one thread but I just want to make sure I'm doing this right before I get knee-deep in my edits again (I'm already starting over, I'd prefer not to do it again
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I have a separate question regarding handling audio in FCP vs Soundtrack Pro, but I'm going to research that before I add to the discussion board. Thanks for any guidance guys!