MulticamEditing

Multicam editing is a video editing workflow in which footage from several cameras recorded simultaneously is cut together to tell a synchronized story. It is commonly used for events, interviews, performances, and other productions where switching between angles enhances pacing, coverage, or viewer engagement.

Editors align clips using timecode, clapper slate, or audio waveforms, then group them into a multicam clip or timeline. Once synchronized, software presents the angles in a single view and allows switching between feeds in real time or during post-production. Common practices include trimming to pace, adding crossfades, and using audio as a guide for switch decisions. Color and exposure may be matched across angles to maintain visual continuity.

Workflow steps typically include ingesting and synchronizing footage, creating a multicam sequence, enabling the multicam editor, performing angle switches while watching, refining timing, syncing and balancing audio, and applying final color correction before export.

Advantages of multicam editing include increased production efficiency, consistent audio across angles, and comprehensive coverage without reshooting. Challenges can include synchronization drift, lighting and color mismatches between cameras, varying frame rates or lenses, and higher processing requirements for the editing system.

Software tools commonly used for multicam editing include Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, and other professional suites. Many modern programs offer automated synchronization, angle-based viewing, and AI-assisted features to streamline the switching process and improve accuracy.