From a basic two-camera interview to an elaborate 26 camera HD concert film, this comprehensive, with lavish 4-color presentation throughtout, presents a platform-agnostic approach to the essential techniques required to set up and edit a multi-camera project. Case studies are used to examine specific usages of multicamera shooting adn editing for a variety of genres, including concerts, talk shows, feature films reality shows, sitcoms, and special events. Over 100 interviews with top name editors, assistants, producers, directors, and engineers provide additional "angels" on every subject from proper timecode and camera sync to tapeless workflows, grouping and editing clips, and multi-camera system integration.
The DVD is loaded with more than 20 angles of multicam footage from tow legendary musical artists performing never-before-seen lvie versions of their classic hits. Plus:free applications, tools and basic multicamera training videos and links for Avid, Vegas, Premiere, and Final Cut Pro are also included.
Level : Intermediate to Advaced
Part 1 : Preproduction
Part 2 : Production
Part 3 : Timecode and Sync
Part 4 : Postproduction
Part 5 : Editorial
Part 6 : Deliverables
Part 7 : Multicamera Madness Case Studies
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This book focuses on a 'hot' topic for those editors and assistants in need of educating themselves in multicamera techniques, specifically for concerts and multicamera show productions, be it broadcast, corporate, of live events. Shoot; timecode; sync; edit...nothing is missing. I can't imagine anyone who needs to learn multicamera editing techniques not purchasing this book.
-- Bob Zelin, video engineer, systems integrator, and Creative Cow Group Leader --
Outstanding--everything you ever wanted or needed to know about a multicamera production... a must-read look at the nuts and bolts fo a multicamera production from preproduction thru post and delivery.
-- Bob Truett, Editor, Department Chair Preproduction and Course Director of Post Production, Full Sail University --
This book is a must-read for any editor at any level. Mitch brings together industry experience with the latest technologies... and revealing tricks and tips that will serve any filmmaker.
-- Diannah Morgan, FCP Editor & Multimedia Internet Technologist --