Synchronizing Multiple Camcorders (Page 2): I think it can do more than two! I watched this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYICy3Iqjms Is the free version of Davinci limited to two...

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

Yes! DaVinci Resolve. I just watched a video showing how to sync soundtracks. Put them both on the screen and click. DaVinci does the rest. It can do only two at a time, but after syncing the first pair, you keep going and adding more. And I thought my videos were like Titanic - unsyncable. 🤣

I think it can do more than two! I watched this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYICy3Iqjms

Is the free version of Davinci limited to two cameras? I know there are a few killer features in the paid version but don't know about multi cam limits. A quick google search says you can use at least 9 and there may be a way to use more.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

kymarto wrote:

Syncing free run or time of day time code on all cams is the easiest way, then load them all in Avid as multicams

What is the easy way to get our multiple cameras to all have an accurately synced time of day or time code?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

bsprague wrote:

I think it can do more than two! I watched this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYICy3Iqjms

Is the free version of Davinci limited to two cameras? I know there are a few killer features in the paid version but don't know about multi cam limits. A quick google search says you can use at least 9 and there may be a way to use more.

Thanks. I subscribed. DaVinci is complicated! It's my understanding that it can sync two audio clips at a time, and then you can select another clip to be synched with that. I've had success synching sound using PowerDirector and the sound waves. Having the software do it would be better.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

Thanks. I subscribed. DaVinci is complicated! It's my understanding that it can sync two audio clips at a time, and then you can select another clip to be synched with that. I've had success synching sound using PowerDirector and the sound waves. Having the software do it would be better.

DaVinci can be complicated. But, within the nearly endless set of options and tools, there is an easy, direct workflow. For multi camera work, watch the YouTube I put in a couple posts back. It shows how you do put a sequence together with multiple cameras.

For others that might be reading this, Blackmagic does not use a subscription system for DaVinci Resolve. You either get a capable version for free or you pay $300 once for a more capable "Studio" version. Once paid, you get updates to the Studio version for as long as you want.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

bsprague wrote:

DaVinci can be complicated. But, within the nearl... (show quote)

From what I've heard and read, the paid version wouldn't be necessary for me.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

From what I've heard and read, the paid version wouldn't be necessary for me.

I misread when you wrote, "Thanks. I subscribed. DaVinci is complicated!". I thought that meant that you sent some of your scarce money to Blackmagic.

There are some amazing tools in the paid version, but for most of us they are not necessary. One is the voice enhancer. It will separate out and eliminate background noise from voice in an interview with a single slider.

It is interesting to me that Blackmagic gives away such complete software. Turns out that the CEO explains that it is for marketing reasons. Blackmagic is an equipment company. He wants everyone interested in video creation to know his company and products. To do that, he gives every video student what they need. He is succeeding at owning more videographer "mind space" than any other company, including Apple (Final Cut) and Adobe (Premiere).

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

bsprague wrote:

I misread when you wrote, "Thanks. I subscrib... (show quote)

I'll have to improve tremendously before I can justify spending $300 for their Pro product.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Although this was done using an older version, it is very good at showing a simplified and streamlined workflow in Resolve. I used it in classes I taught last year in our retirement community. It got my elderly friends up to speed quickly! It shows exactly how to ignore the details and get directly to the flow of making a video. (It does not cover multi cam, but will get anyone going quickly.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwCG_g9WCY&list=WL&index=1&t=601s

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

bsprague wrote:

Although this was done using an older version, it is very good at showing a simplified and streamlined workflow in Resolve. I used it in classes I taught last year in our retirement community. It got my elderly friends up to speed quickly! It shows exactly how to ignore the details and get directly to the flow of making a video. (It does not cover multi cam, but will get anyone going quickly.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQwCG_g9WCY&list=WL&index=1&t=601s

Thanks! What gets me with online directions is what I see online being different from what I see on my monitor.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Which "online directions"? Whatever, you'll get it figured out.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

bsprague wrote:

Which "online directions"? Whatever, you'll get it figured out.

Which? Many! They'll be using a different version of the program or a different modification of the Home screen.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

Which? Many! They'll be using a different version of the program or a different modification of the Home screen.

Learning something new is supposed to be good for us. Just do it!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

bsprague wrote:

Learning something new is supposed to be good for us. Just do it!

Yes, that's true. I'm working on a few projects, and I'm getting ready to go away for the weekend, so my education will have to wait. there are loads of videos showing how to synch videos using DaVinci.