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Create Multi-Camera Clip for Mac

Creating multi-camera clip is a powerful feature in video production, and Filmora makes it easy to use. With the latest version of Filmora, users can take advantage of enhanced multi-camera editing options. For a comprehensive guide on how to create and manage multi-camera clips in Filmora, continue reading:

Access the create multi-camera clip in Filmora Mac

There are two ways of accessing filmora's create multi-camera clip, and this section is going to discuss all of them:

Method 1: From the media bin

In the media bin, select the video or audio clips you want to use for your multi-camera project. Right-click and select "Create Multi-Camera Clip" from the menu.

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Method 2: From the timeline

Select the video or audio clips in the timeline, right-click, and choose "Create Multi-Camera Clip.”

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Begin creating a multi-camera clip in Filmora Mac

This section outlines the step-by-step process for creating a multi-camera clip with Filmora's AI:

Step 1: import clips

In the editing window, go to the "Media" tab in the custom toolbar and select "Import" on the media screen to add your media files.

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Step 2: Access the create multi-camera clip Function

Select the video or audio clips in the media bin/timeline, right-click, and choose "Create Multi-Camera Clip.”

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Name your compound clip and choose how you want to synchronize your clips.

(When creating multi-camera clip from the media bin, there are two synchronization methods; when creating a multi-camera clip from the timeline, there are three synchronization methods.)

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Note:
  • Audio: Leverage the audio waveforms from each camera angle for accurate synchronization adjustments.
  • First Frame: Utilize the initial frame of each camera angle as the reference point for synchronization.
  • First Marker: Employ the first marker in each camera angle as the reference point for synchronization.

Step 3: Enable Multi-Camera View

In the player window, click “Switch Multi-Camera View” to activate the multi-camera mode. This allows you to view footage from all cameras simultaneously and switch between them to choose the best shots for your final edit.

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Step 4: Edit the Multi-Camera Clips

Press the spacebar or click Play/Stop in the player/timeline panel to start playback. During playback, click on the multi-camera view screen to switch the timeline to the corresponding camera angle.

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Note:
  • You can also use Keyboard Shortcuts to switch between multiple video angles.
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