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Option+Click in the Viewer window and drag the clip to the Canvas window or the Timeline. You will end up with only one clip in the Timeline, but that is okay, because it is the magical multiclip.
There are a number of ways to edit a multiclip sequence in Final Cut Pro 5, but the way you will use it the most, especially with the Director or client sitting next to you, is in real-time.
First, make sure your sequence is set to Unlimited Real-time, and Dynamic Playback Quality.
If Timeline is active and you press the Spacebar to begin playback, you will notice that the multiclip in the Viewer window are not moving. How can you edit a multiclip sequence, if you can?t see the shots?
From the Playhead Sync dropdown menu (in either the Canvas or Viewer window), select Open from the Sync modes.
Now if you drag your Playhead in the Timeline, you will notice both Canvas and Viewer window playing.
In order to edit, make sure the Playhead is at the beginning of the Timeline, press play, and when you want to switch cameras, click on the appropriate angle in the Viewer window.
Don?t worry about making these edits frame accurate, you can go back and fix them at the end. When you are finished with the rough edit, you will notice your once single clip in the Timeline has been edited.
Don?t worry about making these edits frame accurate, you can go back and fix them at the end. When you are finished with the rough edit, you will notice your once single clip in the Timeline has been edited.
You can now use Final Cut Pro 5?s edit tools to go in and refine your edit.
What if you need to replace on angle with another?
Simply Right+Click the clip and select the new angle from the pop up window.
If a clip is too long and you want to add a new angle, split the edit with the Blade Tool, then Right+Click and select the new clip.
As with everything in Final Cut Pro, there is more than one way to skin a cat, or in this case, edit a sequence. Explore the various keyboard shortcuts, Button Bars, and other timesavers to make your Real-time multiclip edit session a breeze.
For a complete list of all 47 Final Cut Pro Quick Tips, make sure you visit my site at www.stephenschleicher.com.
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