Creating a Multicam Clip

Although you can combine any group of clips into a multicam clip, the feature is primarily designed for synchronous clips—especially clips photographed simultaneously by more than one camera.

Final Cut Pro X is designed to automatically ensure that all the clips are properly aligned. The software compares the timecode of the selected clips, their creation times and dates, and even optionally compares the audio waveforms, which will nearly always result in perfect sync.

1. In the Event Library, select the Fairytales Smart Collection in Lesson_06.

2. Skim through the clips to become familiar with the footage.

3. Select all the clips, and choose File > New Multicam Clip. The Multicam Clip sheet appears.

4. Name the clip Untold Fairytales, and click OK.