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Dealing with different frame sizes in multiclip sequences
Hi to all….
I had posted a question over a week a ago about syncing multiple cameras at an 5 hour event music show. I decided to use an electronic flash to “slate” each time the cameras started. Worked like a charm.Haven’t had an opportunity to use multicamera sequence until now, but when I go into the browser to select my clips to make them a multiclip sequence, it can’t do it because of different frame sizes. Yes, different frame sizes….(something that got overlooked because of camera operators issues).
The main camera (front and center) was a standard def camera 720×480. This was shot anamorphic. The close-up camera is a high def camera 1920×1080. There’s even a third camera roaming around, getting different angles and crowd cutaways…this was shot 720×480, but not anamorphic. I know, this potentially looks like a mess.
Since FCP multi cam doesn’t seem to be available under these circumstances, I’m simply pulling-up and down, on the opacity lines – on all three angles (where ever I see fit). Problem is, it’s kind of hard to ‘see fit’ on this approach.
Is there anyway I can use multicam sequence with different frame sizes? Can frame sizes be ‘cropped’ or changed permanently in some way, that makes them all the same? I just need the simplest way to do the right timing on camera switching. And again, thanks to every reply.
Jonny Cates
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[Jonny Cates] “Is there anyway I can use multicam sequence with different frame sizes?”
Nope. Multiclip requires that all the angles be exactly the same in every way. Frame size, rate, codec.
[Jonny Cates] ” Can frame sizes be ‘cropped’ or changed permanently in some way, that makes them all the same?”
Yes. You can convert using Compressor to the single format you want to use.
Shane
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Thanks for that great info Shane. It has helped me out of this little glitch.
I plan on acquiring 3 cameras of the same caliber to make certain of consistency next go-round. That is, when I can swing it!Thanks much!
Jonny Cates
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