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while in the process of editing your video projects
you may come across some audio files that seem to clash when placed side by side in the
timeline.
here's a quick tutorial on how to incorporate an audio transition called
a crossfade to smoothly blend your audio together for more pleasing results.
in final cut pro you have a wide array of preset options to help cure some of your
audio and video ailments.
under the effects tab you'll find the list of bins.
in the bin labeled "audio transitions" you'll come across two:
crossfade 0 db
and crossfade +3db. db stands for decibel
which is in increments indicator of audio intensity or rather
volume. selecting the zero db option
will transition between audio files without a ramp in audio volume. selecting
the three db option will transition with an increase of three decibels if
necessary to conceal audio glitches or abrupt changes in the audio such as the noise
or file corruption issue leading into the subsequent clip.
to use these transitions simply select the connection between two simultaneous
clips, then grab your transition from the bin,
drag,
and drop on the connection.
your audio files will then perform this transition from one audio file to
another without the abrupt shift in content.
to adjust the transition grab either end of the element and extend,
or retract its length
to bring about a more subtle or dramatic shift.
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