Multicam with Sony Vegas 10

[Thierry]

Hello,

Does anybody have a proper tutorial for this? I'm working on a multicam DVD but I need help!

Thanks Thierry

[norbinho]

hey thierry,

use the multicamera function of vegas...you can activate it in the extras menu...you will then get a split screen on top which shows all used sources and when mixing you can easily switch between them...just try it, it's not that difficult...otherwise you can also search on youtube for video tutorials.

[Sepu]

yeah, I think u can find some tutorials online. Anyway, like Bernd said, it isn't difficult at all. U just have to click on the cam you want to switch on that one...every a few seconds

Just be sure to have everything ready and sync before go into the multicam mood, if not it will be a waste of time..

[Thierry]

Thanks for the help sofar - I'll give it a shot tomorrow and let you guys know .

[norbinho]

Just be sure to have everything ready and sync before go into the multicam mood, if not it will be a waste of time..

yep, as chris said, this is very important. before using the multicamera function you have the synch all your sources.

good luck, if you have specific questions, let me know and i will try to help you

[het2006]

And Be sure you got a pro version, what i saw the normal versions don't have the multicam mode

[norbinho]

And Be sure you got a pro version, what i saw the normal versions don't have the multicam mode

yep, thanks for remembering it to us...only the pro version has the multicamera function

[LeperMessiah26]

I didnt find the split screen multi cam feature very good at all, at least when using more than 2 or 3 sources. I find you have greater control over the cam switches doing it manually, you can properly fine tune the cuts a lot easier, and also rectify mistakes easier too. I sometimes like to time my cam switches to the beat of the drums, and found the split screen thing a bit sluggish.

If i remember correctly,(it has been over a year since i did the Donington 95 multicam) If you make a mistake using the split screen method, you have to come OUT of the split screen, go back into manually doing it, rectify the mistake, and then go back INTO split screen. Too much messing about IMO, so i di it all manually, it takes ages, but the time i put in hopefully paid off, and people thought it was good.

Just experiment with both ways Thierry, you`ll find which way suits you better

[Sepu]

1st thing is nice to see Michael still alive (and well) and posting here lol

Btw you're right about going out and back inside the multicam when you do a mistake.
I don't think the split screen system so bad, u just have to keep good attention for all the time you're jumping from one cam to the others....but usually the result is fine eheheh

[norbinho]

I didnt find the split screen multi cam feature very good at all, at least when using more than 2 or 3 sources. I find you have greater control over the cam switches doing it manually, you can properly fine tune the cuts a lot easier, and also rectify mistakes easier too. I sometimes like to time my cam switches to the beat of the drums, and found the split screen thing a bit sluggish.

If i remember correctly,(it has been over a year since i did the Donington 95 multicam) If you make a mistake using the split screen method, you have to come OUT of the split screen, go back into manually doing it, rectify the mistake, and then go back INTO split screen. Too much messing about IMO, so i di it all manually, it takes ages, but the time i put in hopefully paid off, and people thought it was good.

Just experiment with both ways Thierry, you`ll find which way suits you better

yep, you are right, michael, especially if you want to switch between the angles to the beat of the drums, then doing all manually is the better solution...if one doesn't care too much about this (for metallica shows i do) and you don't use more than 3 angles, then the split screen is a good option and works fine.

so far, i used this feature only one time when doing the iron maiden 3 cam...i think the result turned out to be quite good and enjoyable working on this project i didn't care about switching between the 3 angles to the drum beat and i finally wanted to try the multicamera function in vegas...here is a clip from the maiden 3 cam:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ1wJ0l4SnQ

i agree with you, having more than 3 sources and wanting to switch between the angles to the drum beat and having a better control on everything, it's definately better to do the mixing manually...it takes a lot more time and it's a lot more work, but you will also see the difference between manual mixing and using the multicamera option