Multi camera question at DVinfo.net

Chris Barrow · June 29th, 2006, 07:29 AM

Hello everyone,

I just finished my first 2 camera dance recital dance recital. It actually went VERY well. I was able to capture directly into PP on 2 computers which halved my capturing time. Syncing the two cameras later was no problem.

My question is: How are most people handling multiple camera shots on things like this? I can understand not using a mixer on short segment such as interviews, etc. but on longer performances like recitals? Mixing live would save so much time over editing multi camera.

Thanks,
Chris

Mike F Smith · June 29th, 2006, 09:31 AM

I make multi clips in final cut and do my switching there. Man hours wise it actually can take the same time as live switching!!! and you can do a much more thoughtful job with transitions etc if you take a little more time.

Mike

David Stoneburner · June 29th, 2006, 10:28 AM

I've been doing my daughter's dance school for 6 years. I would love to switch live, but haven't the equipment nor the space in the venue. It takes a little longer to edit, but you can definitely make the shots and transitions a little better. Seems to work for me, but I also do live events at my day job and that also is a good way to go as long as you have people on camera that you can trust to get the shots that you need.

June 29th, 2006, 07:29 AM	#1
Chris Barrow New Boot Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NC Posts: 11	Multi camera question Hello everyone, I just finished my first 2 camera dance recital dance recital. It actually went VERY well. I was able to capture directly into PP on 2 computers which halved my capturing time. Syncing the two cameras later was no problem. My question is: How are most people handling multiple camera shots on things like this? I can understand not using a mixer on short segment such as interviews, etc. but on longer performances like recitals? Mixing live would save so much time over editing multi camera. Thanks, Chris

June 29th, 2006, 09:31 AM	#2
Mike F Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 156	I make multi clips in final cut and do my switching there. Man hours wise it actually can take the same time as live switching!!! and you can do a much more thoughtful job with transitions etc if you take a little more time. Mike

June 29th, 2006, 10:28 AM	#3
David Stoneburner Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 493	I've been doing my daughter's dance school for 6 years. I would love to switch live, but haven't the equipment nor the space in the venue. It takes a little longer to edit, but you can definitely make the shots and transitions a little better. Seems to work for me, but I also do live events at my day job and that also is a good way to go as long as you have people on camera that you can trust to get the shots that you need.