Multi-Camera Editing

Name: Multi-Camera Editing
Author: Jeff Shaffer

Learn how to work with multiple cameras and how to import and sync the footage

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Course: On-Demand

Hello. In today's lesson, we'll examine the process of shooting a multi-camera video in Premiere Pro. Shooting a video with more than one camera provides more editing options, because you can cut away to another angle to cover a dialogue cut for example. When shooting live performances or events that cannot be repeated, having multiple cameras covering the action is essential to lending interest and providing backup. Today there are many types of video cameras that can be placed anywhere in the scene to cover the action, smartphones, small action cameras such as a GoPro, drone cameras, are all being used in videos today. In general, though, the coverage between two people in a scene or an interview setup should not cross an imaginary 180 degree line to a reverse angle, because it will appear in editing that the subjects have switched places. When covering an event or performance, ideally you will have enough cameras to cover a wide shot, a medium shot, and a closeup throughout. Of course, additional camera angles can be obtained. Really the only limit is how many cameras you have available and can be monitored. Of course, the more cameras you have, the more clips and layers of video that you have. And that may tax your computer's processing power and disk space. Premier currently has no specific multi-camera limit. You should also bear in mind that different camera models and types, and even some lens choices will affect the color rendition. And you will need to match the color of the cameras in post-production. As you can see here, all three cameras look different. So, including a set of standardized measured color patches, like the ColorChecker Passport in the first shot from each camera will help speed that process. We'll examine matching cameras later. Whether or not the camera's audio will be used in your final edit, the camera should record it anyway as it will aid in synchronizing that sound with other cameras and the preferred audio track. Using a slate or a hand clap to aid in synchronization is recommended. All cameras once rolling, should ideally record this slate or hand clap at the beginning of the take or start of the event. Some cameras also allow for synchronization of time code, but that's generally only available in high-end video cameras not DSLR or mirrorless cameras. As with any high quality production, a separate sound recording done by a professional technician using good microphones and mixers is very important. Poor sound quality will make your video more unwatchable than poor image quality. If you have a crew monitoring cameras, you should also have sound technicians as well. In this lesson, we have reviewed some details of shooting a multi-camera video.

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Course Description

In this course, you will advance to working with multiple cameras in the same timeline. You will learn the basics of shooting with a DSLR multi-camera video, and how to import the footage into Premiere Pro. You will synchronize your footage both manually and automatically to see which method works best for your workflow. Once imported and synchronized, you will dive deep into preparing and editing the footage to line up the way you need it.

What You'll Learn

Shoot multi-camera DSLR video footage
Import multi-camera footage into Adobe Premiere Pro
Synchronize footage manually and automatically
Prepare multi-cam footage for editing
Set up and edit multi-camera sequences

Key Takeaways

The course advances editing skills to working with multiple cameras in the same timeline.
Footage can be synchronized both manually and automatically, letting you compare which method suits your workflow.
Once footage is imported and synchronized, the course covers preparing and editing it to line up as needed.
The course covers shooting DSLR multi-camera video and importing that footage into Premiere Pro.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn to shoot multi-camera DSLR footage, import and synchronize it in Adobe Premiere Pro, prepare footage for editing, and edit and adjust multi-cam footage.

Which software does this course use?

The course uses Adobe Premiere Pro for importing, synchronizing, and editing the multi-camera footage.

How is the footage synchronized in this course?

You will synchronize your footage both manually and automatically to see which method works best for your workflow.

What skills does this course cover?

It covers Adobe Premiere Pro, Film Editing, Multiple-Camera Production, Single Camera, Video Editing, and Adobe Premiere Pro Certification.

What topics are covered in the lessons?

Lessons cover shooting a multi-camera video, manually syncing multi-camera footage, importing multi-cam and syncing automatically, and setting up and editing multi-camera sequences.