Sync in Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro offers seamless multicam editing with timecode sync.

Import Your Files

1. Open Final Cut Pro
2. Create or open a library
3. Import all PixelRecorder files (File > Import > Media)
4. Files appear in Browser with timecode

Create Multicam Clip

1. Select all clips to sync in Browser
2. Go to File > New > Multicam Clip
3. Configure settings:
   • Name: Enter clip name
   • Use Audio for Synchronization: Uncheck
   • Sync clips using: Timecode
4. Click OK

Verify Sync

1. Double-click multicam clip to open in Viewer
2. Show Angle Viewer (View > Show in Viewer > Angles)
3. Check alignment of all sources
4. Sources should be frame-accurate

Edit Multicam

Angle Viewer

Enable Angle Viewer:

• View > Show in Viewer > Angles
• See all camera angles at once
• Click to switch during playback

Switching Angles

During Playback:

1. Play timeline
2. Click angle in Angle Viewer
3. Cut is created automatically

After Playback:

1. Blade at cut points
2. Select clip section
3. Change angle via right-click or shortcut

Audio Handling

Include Audio with Video

When creating multicam:

• Audio follows video angle by default
• Switch audio independently if needed

Separate Audio Tracks

For BWF files:

1. Import with video files
2. Include in multicam clip creation
3. Timecode ensures perfect sync
4. Route audio as separate component

Best Practices

Project Settings

Match settings to your recordings:

• Frame rate: Same as source
• Resolution: Match or scale

Angle Naming

Name your angles clearly:

• Screen
• Camera A
• Camera B
• Microphone

Audio Sync

For professional audio:

• Use separate audio streams
• BWF timecode ensures accuracy
• Mix in role-based workflow

Troubleshooting

Clips Won’t Sync

Check timecode:

1. Select clip in Browser
2. Open Inspector (Window > Inspector)
3. Check timecode field

Verify frame rates:

• All clips same rate
• Project matches clips

Wrong Sync

If angles don’t align:

1. Check start timecode in PixelRecorder
2. Verify recordings started together
3. Manually adjust sync point

Keyboard Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
Cut and switch to angle 1	1
Cut and switch to angle 2	2
Cut and switch to angle 3	3
Switch video only	Option + 1/2/3
Switch audio only	Shift + Option + 1/2/3
Show Angle Viewer	Shift + Command + 7