Hi there,

I did a search "audio out of sync" and I got a few results. I have never had this problem myself, so I don't have any first hand experience. And if you are using version 6 or 7 then that is getting past what I can remember.

But I did find a topic and the user said this:

SOLVED IT!
I have finally sorted it. Strangely all I did was take the first clip that was out of sync, split it in two and then seperate the audio from the video from the second piece of it. The whole video just fell into sync. Very odd.

So I can't remember how to seperate the audio from the video clip in version 6 or 7...but often times the step outlined above is the key to getting the audio back in sync again.

I hope this helps...let us know if we can keep trying.

Kevin

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Thanks! I will try it and let you know. Appreciate your response.

Kevin, I tried splitting the first clip and then separating the audio from the video on the second clip. Didn't make any difference. I'm still battling the same problem. Has there been a fix to this problem in later editions of PD? If I upgraded, would the latest version recognize my current project created in PD7? Just don't know what to do at this point.
Thanks, Mary

Quote: Kevin, I tried splitting the first clip and then separating the audio from the video on the second clip. Didn't make any difference. I'm still battling the same problem. Has there been a fix to this problem in later editions of PD? If I upgraded, would the latest version recognize my current project created in PD7? Just don't know what to do at this point.
Thanks, Mary

Did you split the "first" clip in your project? Or did you split the "first" clip where the audio began to fall out of sync? I gathered from the solution the other person had, that they split a clip in the project right where the audio began to be a problem with the video portion.

I am not aware of any specific fix that addresses this problem...maybe Dafydd, our moderator knows the answer to that question. But from what I have read in other video editing forums "out of sync" is a very common question. I don't know if it is the fault of the Video Editing Program...or the vieo that a person is attempting to use. I have done very long projects using m2ts High Definition footage and have never seen this out of sync problem. So either I have been lucky or it is a result of the video that I am using as raw footage.

Does that make sense?

Regards,

Kevin
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A screenshot of Power Director open with the entire project visible on the timeline might provide some helpful clues.
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Thanks Kevin - I split the very first video clip on the timeline as directed.
I'm using a Sony Handycam DCR - Digital Video Camcorder.
Attached is a print of my PD7 project screen.
Mary

Hi,

Just so I am clear...if you split the first clip in your project, then that means to me that the audio is out of sync from the very start of your project. Is that correct?

The instructions that I had posted earlier were to split and seperate the audio where the audio sync begins to drift apart from the video. So in your case this must be what is happening.

If it is out of sync from the very first clip.....can you place just a single clip on the timeline in a new project....is it out of sync with only one clip on the timeline? Now produce this clip to a final video clip...say select mpg-2 and then produce it. Is the mpeg-2 produced clip also out of sync?

If it isn't....you may be noticing during editing that your PC is having trouble keeping up. The audio portion of your video clips is easily played, while the video portion requires more power and while viewing may have an out of sync issue only during editing.

Kevin


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Kevin,
I used the same clips in a new project (no effects or transitions), produced a mpg2 file and everything plays in synch.

You make total sense as far as playback during the editing process when the video can't keep up with the audio. When I split the audio from the video and then play the "movie" the audio and visual line up exactly. However, why would it transfer over into the finished rendered project? All I can think of is that the transitions affect it. In this particular project the only transitions I've used are "fade."

Thanks again,
Mary

However, why would it transfer over into the finished rendered project? All I can think of is that the transitions affect it. In this particular project the only transitions I've used are "fade."

So just so I am clear....when you add a fade transition to the few test clips on the timeline...when you produce it to a video file...the audio is out of sync?

Without any transitions with the few test clips...everything is in sync? Is this correct?

Kevin
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Hi,
I see my name is mentioned in this thread. Please supply some additional information.

1. What is the actual PD version you are using - select Help > about and provide the details.
2. Apply the latest update for your build version of PD.
http://www.cyberlink.com/downloads/support/powerdirector/patches_en_US.html
3. A sample from your camera - I was uncertain as to exactly which model (full name) you have. Please attach to your reply. 5 to 10 seconds length unedited. To clarify the problem doesn't happen in PD9.
4. In previous builds of PD (I'm using PD9) there was a problem regarding merging interlaced video footage causing audio sync issues. This happened in 7, I believe and was fixed in 8.
5. the processing capability of your system to be able to deal with HD footage may be the root of the problem.

Dafydd

Dafydd - thanks for your post - here's my response:
1) Power Director Version 7 Ultra – and update patches 2227-c,
2429-a, 3017

2) Camcorder: Sony Handycam HDD DCR-SR47 NTSC

3) Computer Specs:
Intel G965 MAX 8 GB DDR2 1066 Mhz Motherboard
Intel XD E6300 1.86 GB Dual Core Processor 4 MB 1066
4 GB DDR2 533 Mhz Memory PC 4200
Samsung HD 103SJ (1 TB) (SATA Interface)

Attached is original film from Sony Handycam.
I tried also to attach the film clip showing the audio lag, but when I eliminated all the surrounding edited clips, transitions, music, etc. the clip was once again in sync, so the problem must be a result of editing.

I am now at the point of splitting the project into mini files and producing them and will add them all together at the end.
I would still like to know if I upgrade to V9, will it recognize my PD7 projects or do I have to start all over again?
Thank you very much.

Hi
I have downloaded the file and placed it in PD.

Now the 720x480 file has been captured as a 16:9 but displays with black bars top and bottom. PD9 wont stretch the file to a full frame video unless you crop out the black areas - that's a do-able in PD9 using the Crop Video tool.

A different concern for me is the effect i noticed with the file displaying a green screen after one play through it. Refreshing the video cured the problem but I want to test this again tomorrow to see why it's happening. I did have a lot of resources in use on my PC when testing and I want a cleaner set up to concentrate on the file some more.

Dafydd

Hi. I solved the problem of audio sync fail on Power Director 7. Please follow these steps:
1. Open PD7 and import the media file on the timeline.
2. Elaborate your video cutting undesired parts, dividing parts and so on. Don't create chapters now.
3. Go to the third step named "produce" in order to create and save your movie.
4. Close PD7 without saving! Yes, the problem is here, don't save the project now.
5. Open PD7 as a new project and load the movie produced and saved before.
6. Create chapters, save the project now and go straight to "Create disc" step.
7. Create menus and check your job on the preview screen. Jumping some here and some there, You will note there are not audio sync fails!
8. Burn your Dvd and enjoy it.

Greetings from Italy, bye.
Riccardo