PP CS6 Multi-cam Editing Question at DVinfo.net

Terry Wall · April 26th, 2013, 12:14 PM

Greetings, all you Premiere Pro CS6 folks! I'm struggling setting up a 2 camera multi-cam shoot I recently did. I don't have any trouble synch-ing the cameras from an initial in-point, that's pretty basic. Where I'm getting tripped up is the addition of a second TAPE that I put in my camera nearest the stage. I staggered the tapes in the two cameras so I'd be able to maintain some measure of continuity over the duration of the program. I'm not sure where in the steps to properly bring in the second tape in a source sequence, so that I'll be able to use it as part of the multi-cam sequence. Did I phrase the question correctly? Any thoughts?

There are some great tutorials out there for multi-cam work and I have several of them bookmarked, but this little wrinkle has me stumped. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Many thanks!
TW

Pete Bauer · April 26th, 2013, 01:22 PM

If I understand, you have already synched "Cam A Clip 1" and "Cam B Clip 1" and now are trying to get "Cam A Clip 2" to synch with the Cam B clip?

If so, highlight the track that Cam B is on by clicking on the timeline header so that becomes the track that other tracks synch to, then shift-click the "Cam B Clip 1" clip and "Cam A Clip 2", right click and select synchronize.

FWIW, it looks from the public previews like Adobe has continued its make-over of multicam in "CS Next" and we'll be able to synch any number of clips all at once by TC, audio waveform, markers, or In/Out points.

Terry Wall · April 26th, 2013, 02:24 PM

Well, Pete, you just stepped up there and knocked it out of the park!! Your knowledge of this app is legendary, and I've seen your dvInfo workshop about multi-cam for CS5.5.

I may need to trim the end of "Cam A Clip 1" and the beginning of "Cam A Clip B" so that they butt up together nicely, but otherwise, I think I'm good to go. Thanks for your help!

~TW

Terry Wall · May 1st, 2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete Bauer

FWIW, it looks from the public previews like Adobe has continued its make-over of multicam in "CS Next" and we'll be able to synch any number of clips all at once by TC, audio waveform, markers, or In/Out points.

Pete, I just watched a tutorial about the multi-cam functionality for "CS_Next." In this iteration, we'll be able to additionally synch by audio...MAN is that gonna be really sweet!!

Pete Bauer · May 1st, 2013, 12:44 PM

Yup, it was part of the reveal at NAB a couple weeks ago (and I did mention it in my last reply).
;-)

Maurice Covington · May 2nd, 2013, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Bauer

If I understand, you have already synched "Cam A Clip 1" and "Cam B Clip 1" and now are trying to get "Cam A Clip 2" to synch with the Cam B clip?

If so, highlight the track that Cam B is on by clicking on the timeline header so that becomes the track that other tracks synch to, then shift-click the "Cam B Clip 1" clip and "Cam A Clip 2", right click and select synchronize.

FWIW, it looks from the public previews like Adobe has continued its make-over of multicam in "CS Next" and we'll be able to synch any number of clips all at once by TC, audio waveform, markers, or In/Out points.

whoa! Pete are you saying that this procedure will work and save me the time of manually trying to sink the clips? By manual I mean looking at and listening to the audio of both clips and then cross checking the actual footage.

Pete Bauer · May 2nd, 2013, 08:40 AM

Not having tried it myself, I can't vouch for how well it will really work, but here is what Adobe is advertising:

Quote:

Adobe Premiere Pro: audio enhancements
Get precise control of your sound with the Audio Clip Mixer. Adjust each clip independently. Improved multicam editing makes working with multiple video angles easier. Sync entire bins of footage all at once using audio waveforms.

More info at:

Adobe Creative Cloud pro video tools

April 26th, 2013, 12:14 PM	#1
Terry Wall Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 164	PP CS6 Multi-cam Editing Question Greetings, all you Premiere Pro CS6 folks! I'm struggling setting up a 2 camera multi-cam shoot I recently did. I don't have any trouble synch-ing the cameras from an initial in-point, that's pretty basic. Where I'm getting tripped up is the addition of a second TAPE that I put in my camera nearest the stage. I staggered the tapes in the two cameras so I'd be able to maintain some measure of continuity over the duration of the program. I'm not sure where in the steps to properly bring in the second tape in a source sequence, so that I'll be able to use it as part of the multi-cam sequence. Did I phrase the question correctly? Any thoughts? There are some great tutorials out there for multi-cam work and I have several of them bookmarked, but this little wrinkle has me stumped. Any insights would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks! TW __________________ Rule #1: Don't sweat the small stuff. Rule #2: It's ALL small stuff!

April 26th, 2013, 01:22 PM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Re: PP CS6 Multi-cam Editing Question If I understand, you have already synched "Cam A Clip 1" and "Cam B Clip 1" and now are trying to get "Cam A Clip 2" to synch with the Cam B clip? If so, highlight the track that Cam B is on by clicking on the timeline header so that becomes the track that other tracks synch to, then shift-click the "Cam B Clip 1" clip and "Cam A Clip 2", right click and select synchronize. FWIW, it looks from the public previews like Adobe has continued its make-over of multicam in "CS Next" and we'll be able to synch any number of clips all at once by TC, audio waveform, markers, or In/Out points. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

April 26th, 2013, 02:24 PM	#3
Terry Wall Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 164	Re: PP CS6 Multi-cam Editing Question Well, Pete, you just stepped up there and knocked it out of the park!! Your knowledge of this app is legendary, and I've seen your dvInfo workshop about multi-cam for CS5.5. I may need to trim the end of "Cam A Clip 1" and the beginning of "Cam A Clip B" so that they butt up together nicely, but otherwise, I think I'm good to go. Thanks for your help! ~TW __________________ Rule #1: Don't sweat the small stuff. Rule #2: It's ALL small stuff!

May 1st, 2013, 12:44 PM	#5
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Re: PP CS6 Multi-cam Editing Question Yup, it was part of the reveal at NAB a couple weeks ago (and I did mention it in my last reply). ;-) __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!