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Martin Labelle · May 24th, 2008, 09:12 PM

I have a project in final cut that I try to export in mpeg-2 with compressor.
it work good but there is no sound, and I cannot find the audio file.
I tried with streamclip but the file become a mts.
I would like to have a final movie in m2v with sound.
is somebody know how to do it?

Robert Lane · May 24th, 2008, 10:26 PM

Martin,

You have to use two different settings in compressor; one is for the MPEG-2 encode and another for AC-3 audio. Two different droplets for the same movie file.

Pick up the book, Compressor 3 Quick Reference Guide, Brian Gary and you'll learn all this and more.

Martin Labelle · May 25th, 2008, 01:01 PM

thank you Robert for putting me on the ac3, I found it.
I saw the book on compressor a few months ago in Montreal, and I thought I should buy it but I waited too long and now the bookstore don't have it and I have to do a special order.
And before I receive the book what do I do with my ac3?

Mathieu Ghekiere · May 25th, 2008, 01:16 PM

It are separate files, meant for dvd. In DVD STUDIO PRO, you can put them in synch on the track.

If you only for instance, take the complete preset (for instance Best Quality DVD 90 minutes) and drag it onto your file, you'll get sound AND video encoding (but still with 2 separate files though).

Martin Labelle · May 25th, 2008, 01:37 PM

The problem is that I am not making a dvd, the files is for sending on internet
because it give me a better result than .mov or other format.

Mike Barber · May 25th, 2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Labelle

The problem is that I am not making a dvd, the files is for sending on internet
because it give me a better result than .mov or other format.

Greetings Martin,

MPEG-2 is not appropriate for the internet. For web delivery, you will find best results using one of the "Web Download (Quicktime 7 compatible)" settings.

Try either the "H.264 300Kbps" or "H.264 800Kbps" setting.

Martin Labelle · May 25th, 2008, 07:03 PM

Thank you mike
but I really want (wanted) a m2v

Mike Barber · May 25th, 2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Labelle

but I really want (wanted) a m2v

Why do you specifically want m2v? It really isn't the correct or practical format for web delivery. In fact, DVD video is the only practical use I can think of for this particular format.

It is video-only, thus your problems with including audio.

Robert Lane · May 25th, 2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin Labelle

...I saw the book on compressor a few months ago in Montreal, and I thought I should buy it but I waited too long and now the bookstore don't have it and I have to do a special order.

You can get it on Amazon all the time:

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Pro-Trai...1765990&sr=8-1

May 24th, 2008, 09:12 PM	#1
Martin Labelle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 170	about compressor and mpeg-2 I have a project in final cut that I try to export in mpeg-2 with compressor. it work good but there is no sound, and I cannot find the audio file. I tried with streamclip but the file become a mts. I would like to have a final movie in m2v with sound. is somebody know how to do it?

May 25th, 2008, 01:16 PM	#4
Mathieu Ghekiere Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,195	It are separate files, meant for dvd. In DVD STUDIO PRO, you can put them in synch on the track. If you only for instance, take the complete preset (for instance Best Quality DVD 90 minutes) and drag it onto your file, you'll get sound AND video encoding (but still with 2 separate files though). __________________ http://productionsofthe3rdkind.com http://pr3k.com

May 24th, 2008, 10:26 PM	#2
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,788 Images: 15	Martin, You have to use two different settings in compressor; one is for the MPEG-2 encode and another for AC-3 audio. Two different droplets for the same movie file. Pick up the book, Compressor 3 Quick Reference Guide, Brian Gary and you'll learn all this and more.

May 25th, 2008, 01:01 PM	#3
Martin Labelle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 170	thank you Robert for putting me on the ac3, I found it. I saw the book on compressor a few months ago in Montreal, and I thought I should buy it but I waited too long and now the bookstore don't have it and I have to do a special order. And before I receive the book what do I do with my ac3?

May 25th, 2008, 01:37 PM	#5
Martin Labelle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 170	The problem is that I am not making a dvd, the files is for sending on internet because it give me a better result than .mov or other format.

May 25th, 2008, 07:03 PM	#7
Martin Labelle Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 170	Thank you mike but I really want (wanted) a m2v