Each clip (each time the camera is switched on and off) is a separate file. Each file has its own audio track, consequently, the sound will stop when the clip stops. So, for instance, if you have two clips side by side in the time line the sound will break at the end of the first clip and so on.

One way around this is to have an external audio recorder which will record everything without a break i.e. even when you switch the camera off, the recorder will carry on regardless. The downside of this is that you will have to the synchronise the sound with your clips, but then, at least the sound would be continuous. You would then insert the audio file from the recorder into an audio track below the video track (muting the video tack) This is why the pros have clapperboards, the sound of the clapper can be heard and synchronised with the video shot (take two etc.)

Others may be able to offer easy ways to synchronise, but that is the general idea.

Panny TM10, GH2, GH4,

Thank you for your reply. The camera is not switched on and off during recording, it automatically produces separate video files. I'm wondering now if there is a setting in the camera to only produce one video file.

What kind of camera are you using? A dedicated video camera should film in continuous mode. Some still cameras, which also produce video, are limited in the length a clip can be.

Nevertheless, the best audio would be produced by a dedicated audio recorder and it doesn't really need to be fancy. I've just switched to using a lapel mic (Rode SmartLav+) and my iPhone (believe it or not) for recording the audio on how-to videos. Day and night difference for the better.

I'm sorry, I don't know then.

I have only heard of that happening with Panasonic cameras when they break 4k files up automatically into smaller files.

If by the off chance you are using 4k files you could try using 1920 x 1080 instead Panny TM10, GH2, GH4,

Panasonic HD AVCCAM

What's the model number?
Panny TM10, GH2, GH4,

AG-AC90PJ. I do have an audio recorder, but I was trying to avoid having to synchronize everything if I have to do this on a regular basis. I downloaded the camera manual, but so far it's all gibberish to me. I'm hoping I can adjust a setting somewhere.

I found this in the manual (screenshot attached), "A continuous recording of motion picture data that exceeds 4 GB may momentarily stop at every 4 GB of data when played back with another device." The files that are imported are about 4 GB in size each. I know this isn't a forum about cameras, but I'm thinking there isn't a way to get a true continuous recording on this camera.

What quality are you filming in?

I think the only way to get round this problem is to film at a lower resolution. If you are filming at 1080, try 720 it should make quite a difference Panny TM10, GH2, GH4,

PS 1080/60p. I just spoke with a professional camera guy. He said the 4GB limit is standard unless I get a higher quality camera to produce HD video. The only way around it is to coordinate with my video camera operator to start and stop the video at specific planned times so not to interrupt a song or phrase.

I appreciate all your help. Thanks so much.

Hi hstancil10 -

When you're doing continuous recording, as you are, the files are split into 4GB segments. That's because of the formatting of the SD card. There's no setting you can adjust to change that. My Canon does the same thing.

If the NLE handles these split files correctly, there should be no "hiccup". The information linking the clips is written into the metadata, & will play smoothly through the join if the NLE interprets that information correctly.

The difficulty you're having is that PDR doesn't seem to be doing that. It's not an uncommon problem with other NLEs.

When you transferred the files to your PC, did you just transfer the video clips? I've read that (in your circumstance) it's best to transfer the whole "PRIVATE" folder to your PC & import from there.

If you can't get it to work smoothly, you may need to (a) edit the audio track separately to overcome the level issue & (b) disguise the video pause with something else.

Cheers - Tony
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What you see is normal for any camera that uses flash memory to split continuous recordings at 4GB. This is easily fixed. The timeline of your screenshot show about 22 minutes per 4GB file. This means that you were filming at 1080/60p on that panny. That is the highest quality.

If you absolutely must have no break in the video and audio in this production then the solution is already published here. I outlined the procedure to do it here: https://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/40188.page . There will be no break in audio.

Let us know if this fixes the problem in your production.

As a matter of interest, would TSmuxer do the job more easily by "joining" clips together Panny TM10, GH2, GH4,

tomasc, you rank right under Jesus for me today. Thank you for your direction. I tried searching the forum several times and I guess I didn't use the right words to find your solution. Never thought I would have to use dos, but it didn't take me very long to do. I'm so glad I don't have to worry about synching audio!!! Thanks again!

Kind of on topic - can you reformat these SD cards with NTFS or exFAT? Will the camcorder read those?

I ask because that is what I have to do with thumb drives. I convert .WTV files to MP4 and most are over 4GB. SmartTVs have no problem with NTFS. Intel i7 4770k, 16GB, GTX1060 3GB, Two 240GB SSD, 4TB HD, Sony HDR-TD20V 3D camcorder, Sony SLT-A65VK for still images, Windows 10 Pro, 64bit
Gary Russell -- TN USA

There is a program here: https://sites.google.com/site/mtsfilejoiner/Home/files
that will do the work for you

Quote: Kind of on topic - can you reformat these SD cards with NTFS or exFAT? Will the camcorder read those?

I ask because that is what I have to do with thumb drives. I convert .WTV files to MP4 and most are over 4GB. SmartTVs have no problem with NTFS.

if you reformat the SD/SDHC cards to anything other than FAT32 the camera will not be able to use that Memory card.

So the answer is no. Carl312: Windows 10 64-bit 8 GB RAM,AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz,ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB,240GB SSD,two 1TB HDs.