Song from Garageband import into Final Cut Pro Problems

I just made a song using Garageband and I was hoping that I could use it in a video I made using Final Cut Pro. Final Cut pro would not let me import the song, which Garageband exported as a .m4a file. What can I do to make Final Cut Pro 2 recognize the file and let me import it?

Open the M4A file in Quicktime and then export as a high quality AIFF (16-bit, stereo, 44.100 or 48Khz). You may have to do this through iTunes if you don't have Quicktime Pro.

I've also had success using iTunes to convert the file to mp3 and importing it to final cut.

Brian

I would avoid the MP3 stage as that just adds another layer of compression and destroys the audio quality that much more. AIFF is not compressed when you make a 16-bit 44.1 or 48Khz stereo file. Doesn't Garbageband let you export as an AIFF file to begin with? If so, that is what you should do, optimally.

I don't know about compression and audio loss...it's just music for a video podcast, so not going for the 10.7 surround or anything...but if you are concerned with it, then definitely use the apple lossless format if possible.

Brian

Use AIFF. Only use lossless if you are pressed for hard drive space while you work on the project.