Video Editing · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 1: Advanced Editing Techniques · Lesson 2 of 3

Multicam Editing

Edit footage from several cameras recorded at the same time.

In this lesson you will

  • Sync and create a multicam clip
  • Switch angles purposefully

Key concepts

multicam clipsync by audio or timecodeangle switchingcontinuity

The lesson

Sync angles by audio waveform or timecode into a multicam clip, then switch between them while playing.

Switch for a reason: to show the speaker, a reaction, a detail or to hide an edit.

Refine afterwards: adjust switch points and check continuity of gestures.

Step by step

  1. Create a multicam clip.
  2. Switch angles in a live pass.
  3. Refine switch points.
  4. Add B-roll.

Practice activity

Edit the two-camera interview.

Expected result: A multicam edit with purposeful angle changes.

Check your understanding

  1. How can multicam angles be synced?

    Show answer

    By audio waveform or timecode.

  2. Why switch angles?

    Show answer

    To show a speaker, reaction or detail, or to hide an edit.

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