23. Editing in a Multicam Sequence
On this episode of The Shirtless Apprentice, Matt follows up his last segment on syncing timecode for a multi-camera shoot with a quick explanation on how to utilize this technique in the edit. Learn how quick and easy multi-camera editing can be when using the multicam function in Final Cut Pro.
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Can you use the multi-clip editing option if you haven't synched your timecodes? I've shot with two cameras positioned at different angles and this would really help!
very helpful info!
Awesome stuff, heres my 2 cents.
Lauren, you can do multiclip editing with any footage, you dont need timecode, you can sync with an in point, out point or TC. I watch for light flashes or distict audio elements, and use the visuals and audio waves to line up the clips and then set the ins or outs to the same designation on the timeline. Then pick up from the right click and "make multiclip" step.
When I do multiclip editing, i like to assign hotkeys to my angles. When you get into the keyboard layout and go the ctrl tab, you can see that number pad is not assigned to anything(not in 5.1 at least). I set the keys, either one for one with the angle numbers or in the order I see them, ie 4=angle1, 5=angle2, 1=angle3, and 2=angle4, as in a 4up view. So all you ave to do is hold down the control key and tap numbers in the number pad to cut to angles live, stopping periodically to let the cuts jump in.
I think its also good to note that if you try an apple-z after making a ton of live cuts in a multiclip timeline, it will undo ALL of the cuts you make in one pass. If you stop every few minutes, it makes it easier to cut live, review, undo, and try agian without losing all of your work.
Bob
Thanks for responding and the helpful info!
If you take a quick look at episode 22, there is a brief explanation of how to prep your footage without suing time code, creating a flash or audio instance your self on both cameras.