Importing Sony A7S Footage Into Premiere Audio Only

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If you are a Sony A7S user, then you might have experienced importing footage from your camera into Adobe Premiere Pro. However, have you ever experienced importing only the audio portion of your footage? In this article, we will guide you on how to import Sony A7S footage into Premiere Pro audio only.

Why Import Audio Only?

There are several reasons why you might want to import only the audio portion of your footage. One of the main reasons is when you have recorded separate audio using an external microphone or audio recorder. In this case, you might want to import only the audio portion and sync it with your video footage later in Premiere Pro. Another reason is when you have a large video file and you only need the audio portion for your project. By importing only the audio, you can save time and hard drive space.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. First, open Adobe Premiere Pro and create a new project. 2. Go to File > Import and select your Sony A7S footage. 3. In the Import dialog box, select your footage and click on the "Import" button. 4. Your footage will be imported into the project panel. 5. Right-click on your footage and select "Modify > Audio Channels". 6. In the Audio Channels dialog box, select "Extract Channels". 7. In the "Extract Channels" section, select "Mono" for the number of channels. 8. Click on the "OK" button to apply the changes. 9. Now, you will see your footage in the project panel with only the audio portion. 10. Drag and drop your audio clip into the timeline. 11. You can now edit your audio clip as you normally would in Premiere Pro. 12. If you have separate audio files, you can import them into the project panel and sync them with your video footage. 13. To sync your audio files with your video footage, select your audio and video clips in the timeline. 14. Right-click on the clips and select "Synchronize". 15. In the Synchronize dialog box, select "Audio" and click on the "OK" button. Congratulations! You have successfully imported Sony A7S footage into Premiere Pro audio only.

Conclusion

Importing Sony A7S footage into Premiere Pro audio only is a simple process that can save you time and hard drive space. By following the step-by-step guide above, you can easily import only the audio portion of your footage and sync it with your video footage later in Premiere Pro.