To add audio back to a video clip in Premiere Pro, especially if it was previously detached or missing, you generally need to relink it or re-import the source media.
Here's how you can do it:
1. Relinking Missing Audio:
- Identify the Missing Audio: Look for the video clip in your timeline that's missing its audio track. It might show a "Media Offline" indication or simply have no audio waveforms.
- Right-Click and Link: Right-click on the video clip in the timeline. Select "Link Media".
- Locate the Audio File: A dialog box will appear, prompting you to locate the original audio file associated with the video clip. Navigate to the folder where your audio files are stored and select the correct file.
- Automatic Linking (if possible): If Premiere Pro can automatically match the audio based on metadata, it might relink without you manually selecting the file.
- Re-linking when the source files moved: Premiere Pro remembers from where the source file was imported. if it has been moved, it will be required to relink to the correct path.
2. If the Audio Was Separated/Unlinked:
- Check for Unlinked Audio Tracks: Sometimes, the audio track is simply unlinked and sitting elsewhere in your timeline. Look for any loose audio tracks that might correspond to the video clip in question.
- Select Both Video and Audio: Select both the video clip and its corresponding audio track in the timeline.
- Link the Clips: Right-click on either the video or audio clip and select "Link." This will re-establish the connection between them. This is what the provided reference describes to do when you have just brought the media into Premiere Pro.
3. Re-importing the Video Clip:
- Import the Source File Again: If the audio is still missing after relinking, try re-importing the original video file into your project.
- Replace Footage: In the Project panel, right-click the clip that contains the missing audio and select "Replace Footage". Locate the original file and choose it. This may bring the audio back if it is contained within the video file itself.
Important Considerations:
- Source Files: Ensure the original video file contains the audio you're expecting.
- Audio Tracks: Some videos have multiple audio tracks. Make sure you are selecting the correct one.
- Muted Tracks: Check if the audio track is accidentally muted in the timeline panel.
By following these steps, you should be able to restore audio to your video clips in Premiere Pro.
