Multiple Views Project - Action Scene
 

In this exercise you will take multiple shots of the same action but from different views and angles. You will then edit these shots into one seamless action shot. The use of multiple shot angles and multiple cameras is a more advanced editing technique. FCP has provided tools to deal with such advanced editing.

Specs

  1. Each project will have 5 seconds of black at the start of the movie.
  2. A title should appear within the first five seconds and last 3 seconds. It should contain the name of the movie -what type of shot is being demonstrated and your name (remember first name only).
  3. First action sequence shot with one camera - label One Camera Shoot
  4. Second action sequence shot with multiple cameras - label as Multiple Camera Shoot
  5. Five seconds of black must be at the end of the movie with closing credits.
  6. Each project must have music that adds to the suspense of the scene. The music should be edited so it is in beat with the movie. The selected music cannot violate any school policies.

Sample Project

Round 1
Multiple Shot Angles with One Camera
Be sure to use the clapboard for each shot
• Record a short scene of three shots,
Shot 1 - lead up to the action shot (student running down the hallway) - shoot the same action at least two times (for each view) from two different views.
Shot 2 - main action shot (student jumping over a table, gaurd rail, over another student...) - shoot the action at least two times from four different views.
Shot 3 - concluding shot (student running up the stairs) - shoot the same action at least two times (for each view) from two different views.

End of Day 1 Shooting

Now edit the shots into one seamless action shot switching from the different views to view the same action from multiple angles. Be sure the action is fast paced and make it as seamless as possible. Be sure to add music that adds to the suspense of the scene.

Round 2
Multiple Shot Angles with Multiple Cameras
Be sure to use the clapboard for each shot
• Record a short scene of three shots,
Shot 1 - lead up to the action shot (student running down the hallway) - shoot the same action at least two times (for each view) from two different camera views using two cameras.
Shot 2 - main action shot (student jumping over a table, gaurd rail, over another student...) - shoot the action at least two times from four different views using four cameras.
Shot 3 - concluding shot (student running up the stairs) - shoot the same action at least two times (for each view) from two different views using two cameras.

End of Day 2 Shooting

Now edit the shots into one seamless action shot switching from the different views to view the same action from multiple angles. Be sure the action is fast paced and make it as seamless as possible.

Review the Final Cut Pro X Essential Training with Ashley Kennedy
Chapter 8 - Multicam Editing - watch all the clips in this chapter.

Be sure to show me at least two clips that have been synchronized - show both angles in the viewer.

What are the requirements for the multicam editing to work? What are some strategies for using this technique? When is it appropriate?