Can't convert MP4 to AIFF
I am working on a project for a customer and they want a specific song for their video. I downloaded the song in iTunes. I'm aware of the current copyright protection laws. I also know there has been extensive debate on the issue of using copyrighted music in video. In most cases, I only use royalty free music. But in this case, I am doing this video free of charge so I don't feel I am out of bounds to use the music and it is something the client would really like.
Anywho, I would like to avoid that debate and get a few tips on how I can convert the music track to AIFF. Obviously, iTunes would be easiest but won't allow me to do it. I used to import the file into iMovie and then save as a quicktime file but that no longer works either. Whenever I try to import to iMovie I get an "unkown error". I have also heard you can burn the song onto a CDR and then re-import. I have tried that as well and it did not work. The rights protection was still attached. Does anyone else know any other options? Your help is greatly appreciated! Thanks. |
Did you burn the cd as an audio cd or just data? You need to burn as an audio cd then re-import it.
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Hmmm... I'm not sure. I dragged the song from my desktop to the folder, then hit burn. How do I designate to burn as audio or data?
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Wow, this seems like a perfect solution. I read some of the comments. Any issues with ads popping up or programs crashing? I'm going to download it when I get home. Thanks!
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For me it crashes when i am done, but I am on an Intel Mac and I dont think it is Universal yet. I have been using that program for years and swear by it.
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you need to create a playlist in itunes and drag the song to it and burn for an audio cd that can be played in a cd player. |
Yes, that makes perfect sense. Thanks.
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I noticed that freeware aiff converter states it converts to 44 K ... is there a way to change that? That is not really a video compliant rate .. your audio rate in Final Cut, say, should match the audio of the video in your sequence ... either 32 or 48 K. I would imagine that that holds true for iMovie as well.
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Can't you just right click a file in iTunes and select... convert to aiff?
Preferences set what the default "convert to ***" is. |
Victor, don't care about 44K, Final Cut accepts it, no problem. You won't hear any difference since you are converting an (usually) ill rotten MP3 or MP4.
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Or could care less if you are getting paid for the project or not. Stealing is Stealing! And by posting that... "I'm aware of the current copyright protection laws".. Tells me that you are well aware of what you are doing! Maybe a $50,000 Fine will teach you a lesson! |
Are you serious? Relax captain RIAA.
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