Neil, I can't tell you why but I can tell you that you are not alone. For some reason, at least with iMovie 3 and QT6.1 when you export to QT you lose the audio fades. Since I was going to VCD and I found where Toast moved the direct export selection to, when I export directly to Toast to make a VCD the resulting MPEG file is fine. If you need to have a .mov file I am at a loss. Hopefully some one else has an idea. Eric >>> ibenz at mac.com 04/15/03 11:51AM >>> Greetings, I have just exported a five minute piece from iMovie into Quicktime using the Sorenson codec. When I opened the newly created Quicktime file I noticed that none of the audio fades and changes in output level that I had created had been included in the Quicktime movie. Anyone know why? Neil ---------- <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/MacDV.html>. Send a message to <MacDV-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the digest version. XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> Cyberian | Support this list when you buy at Outpost.com! Outpost | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/outpost.shtml MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>