How To Import Muxed MPGs

Question

Some of us mac users have cameras that record video w/audio muxed.
The problem with that is iMovie can't work with/import files with muxed audio. And we really want to use that amazing and easy-to-use application, but it looks like we'll have to buy a new camera or buy new software. Or worse, search the internet for help D: But wait! You don't have to purchase a new camera, new application, or do a confusing internet search through confusing forums and websites!
Just follow these simple steps:
1. Download ffmpegX from here: http://www.ffmpegx.com/
2. Install it
3. Open ffmpegX
4. You'll be in the "Summary" tab in the left column drag your mpg file onto "From"
5. Then click on "To" and select *"h.264 x264"* from the menu
6. Click on the "Video" tab, and under *"Video Parameters,"* put in desired video dimensions in *"Video Size"* (keep aspect ratio the same as in your video to avoid distorting the video)
7. Click on the "Audio" tab, and under "Audio Parameters," check *"Invert Mapping,"* (it's on the right side)
8. Go back to the "Summary" tab and click "Encode"
9. A separate application will open called "Progress," and in it you should see *"Encoding 'your muxed mpg's name' to x264 H.264"*
10. A ding will inform you that the encoding processed is finish!
-if you hear a ding a second after clicking encode, you did something wrong :]
11. Finally, unless otherwise specified, in the same folder your original muxed mpg there will be a new file with *"'your muxed mpg's name'.ff.mp4"* which can be imported into iMovie (just give it time, it could be 30 seconds, or a few minutes for larger files)
12. Phew, now pat yourself on the back and encode the rest of the video files you want in your *New Project* ;]
Tips:
-this guide was written using ffmpegX 0.0.9y
-the resulting mp4 file, although I'm no expert, will not only be able to work with iMovie, it will be a smaller file size and still have the same video and audio quality
-you can specify a different file name and save location of your converted muxed mpg if desired by clicking "save as" before encoding
-you can queue up videos to be encoded, by simply repeating the process with your other muxed mpgs
in other words you can spend 5 minutes queuing up all your videos to be encoded, walk away, shower, make a sandwich, eat it and come back to find you have a fresh set of Import-able mp4s :]
*-make sure you do steps 5-7 every time you first open ffmpegX to avoid frustrating confusion*
(I'm not sure how to save these altered settings as default :/)
In Closing:
This works for my two of my video camera's muxed mpg files (I can't speak for yours, but I don't see why it wouldn't :]), and I've never encountered any problems with this process as long as I followed steps 5-7 exactly.
So try it out and I hope it works!
Leave any questions, corrections, or comments if you feel so inclined
Message was edited by: mysteryjoeshmoe

Answer 1

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Edited by: 932277 on 2012-5-5 下午12:05
Edited by: 932277 on 2012-5-5 下午12:05
Edited by: 932277 on 2012-5-5 下午12:06