Premiere Pro "live" editing

[handtruck]

I have filmed a dance recital using 2 cameras and I want to do simple cuts (and some dissolves) between the two during the editing process in premiere pro. What is the best way to do this without having to sync up the two "feeds" on every edit (live directing type editing)? I've tried to look for a way to do this by putting each version in separate video tracks but have thus far been unsuccesful.
Thanks for any help you can give me.

[Banzai]

Oddly enough I am doing exactly what you are trying to do right now. Except I was able to get 3 camera angles.

What I have done is break the process down by each dance number or song. Open a new sequence for each number and select however many video/audio tracks you need...in your case "2". Then drag the video from your first camera angle into your monitor. Set your in and out points at the beginning and end of the number you want to put into your timeline and drag that section onto video track 1. Now drag the video from your second camera into the monitor, set in and out, and drag that to video track 2.

Sync the two tracks. From here decide which angle you prefer, cut that section from BOTH tracks, "clear" the one you don't want and drag the other into track 1. You should only have to sync up the tracks at the beginning of each number. Once they are in sync you are just cutting and dragging from track 2 and inserting into the "hole" you made in the same spot of track 1.

Create a new sequence for each number then combine the individual sequences and add any effects (title page, credits, transitions, etc.).

Hope that helps.

[handtruck]

I was actually planning on doing it separately for each dance number and use the sequences in a "final" sequence, but it is still good advice.
Your idea looks like a goo done (although I am not sure on how to cut part of a clip that is already on the timeline - I will try when I get home (placing the cursor in the timeline, and some other steps?) - but if you could post instructions, that would be appreciated.
I thought of another way to do it as well. Put one of camera clips on Video 1. Then add about 10 video tracks to the timeline. Add the clip from the other camera to 1 (or all 10 - you'll see why) of the other video tracks. In Premiere, the highest numbered visible Video track is visible in the main timeline. And if you trim from the front or the back of each clip, the clips will still be in sync.
As I write this, I realize that if the method you describe works for me, it probably is easier . I think once I figure out how to cut a piece from a clip already in the timeline, I will be good to go with your method. If you could post how to do that, again that would be great.

Thanks for your response and potential future response(s)!!

[Banzai]

Once it's in the timeline use the razor tool to cut at the needed points. So what you will have is the two tracks stacked on top of each other in the timeline once they are sync'd. Cut both tracks at the same spot, "clear" the one you don't want...or even just leave it there and drag the one down on top of the other. Then you can use the rolling edit tool to place the cut exactly where you want it.

What you will end up with is a fully edited track in video 1. What I also did was "unlink audio and video" and only used the audio of the camera that ended up with the best sound. After editing each sequence I then "cleared" all of the fragmented track pieces left over in tracks 2 & 3.

But don't clear the audio tracks until you have sync'd them. Finding a particular beat in the music and matching them in the timeline seemed to work best for me.

[pijetro]

If you're truly interested, and don't mind spending the extra money, Total Training for Premiere Pro covers multiangle camera editing, quite extensively...
I believe it's 'bout $160 US..Look it up on Ebay...

Good luck!!

[Banzai]

I spent about $30 for "Premiere Pro for Dummies" and have found it very useful.

[handtruck]

When I went home, I found the razor tool and used it with ease... Your reply just confirmed that for me.

Thanks for the tips!!

Now, I just have one more question... What is the best way to view both clips at the same time as I move through the timeline, so I can decide the best clip to use?

Last question, I swear I promise if I have another after this, I'll buy the book

Thank you!

[Banzai]

I don't think you can view them both simultaneously. But you can click on the "eye" at the head of each track to select which track is viewed in the monitor as you scroll through the clip.