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pimh2105415
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December 12, 2016
Question

linking multiple separate audio clips to video not possible

  • December 12, 2016
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Hello, since i'm a professional user and record audio separate, i'd like to link my audio to my video.

i import an xml from my tentaclesync audio sync software, so i get a proper synced timeline. but if i move the video in ppro, audio wont follow. and off course i activated the 'link' switch next to the timeline.

according to the manual it should be possible to link multiple clips, but hey; its not working. so now every time i'm selecting all the separate clips, to link them manually, one by one. and that costs a lot of time... this is what the manual says:

Do the following in a Timeline:

  • To link video and audio, Shift-click a video and audio clip, or a series of audio clips to select them, and then choose Clip > Link.

NOPE

I've looked on this forum but cant find an answer... anybody? i cant believe premiere cant do this. am i the only one shooting with separate sound?

thanx, pim

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    S_I
    S_I
    Participating Frequently
    December 13, 2016

    Odd that the link isn't working. Workaround could be selecting grouping instead of linking?

    E
    excited_Genie16B8
    Legend
    December 13, 2016

    Kevin's link is working here in Firefox.

    One can always search, though.

    Kevin-Monahan
    Community Manager
    Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    December 13, 2016

    Hi PimH,

    There is no batch process for linking separate system audio to clips. It's one at a time. Not familiar with your tool, but some people use the third-party tool, PluralEyes, with some success.

    Thanks,
    Kevin

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
    pimh2105415
    pimh2105415Author
    Known Participant
    December 13, 2016

    Hi Kevin, thanx for your answer but, since plural eyes is not really 100% error free -it works on comparing sound- most cameraman and audio technicians work with timecode lockits. that is totally error free. I can't believe two things: one why can't premiere sync sound (in a batch) with timecode, so why would we need third party software to do that?, and why can't i batch link audio to video ? It is a MUST if you work with separate sound. I thought premiere's name is premiere PRO...!

    thanx, Pim

    R Neil Haugen
    R Neil Haugen
    Legend
    December 13, 2016

    Want to make sure I understand ... you said you get a proper synced timeline on import of the XML. So it sounds like you get the video & audio on to a sequence initially, but can't get the video & audio to "link" together, so when you move video track, the audio stays as-is?

    Neil

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