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Imagine for a moment that you plan to tape an event with three camcorders and edit the three shots together into a single seamless production. With the help of some friends, you position three cameras in the auditorium and roll tape as the curtain rises.
Combining those three tapes into one may be more challenging than you had anticipated. This article will teach you how it's done so you can make magnificent multi-camera edits.
ACT ONE: Gathering Footage
A successful multi-camera edit starts at the shoot. Before your camera operators start recording, make sure each tape is clearly labeled with the production, camera and reel number. For clean ...