VS & MS: Multi-Camera Editing.

[sjj1805]

I made the following response to a question tothis link I outlined how to go about creating a video where more than one camera was recording an event. You will also find further information in the book by Charlie Hills Getting Results with MediaStudio 8

There are some links here:
http://forum.corel.com/EN/viewtopic.php?t=14295
http://forum.corel.com/EN/viewtopic.php?t=13375
http://forum.corel.com/EN/viewtopic.php?t=2096

Firstly - if you wish to do a lot of Multi Camera work then MediaStudio is the way to go. MediaStudio enables you to cut and splice clips on the overlay tracks. This isn't possible with VideoStudio - it's a pity - but then that is one of the reasons why you pay more for MediaStudio.
(EDIT - This is now possible with VideoStudio 11+)

OK lets not get put off - lets see what we CAN do with VideoStudio.

Step 1. Create a new Video Library in the Library Manager to store your clips.

Step 2. Place one of the MINOR videos onto the video track, go through the video and select bits you wish to KEEP using the scissors tool. Each segment that you wish to KEEP - drag its thumbnail to the library above. Rename the Thumbnail for easy Identification.

Step 2. Clear the Video track.

Step 4. Place you MAIN video onto the video track. this video will form the anchor for the rest of the project. We will be using the soundtrack from this track only.

Step 5. Drag the thumbnails one at a time from the library onto an overlay track and position it where you wish it to appear. You do NOT have to be too concerned about audio/video synchronisation - unless it is a close up of someone speaking (Choose your clips carefully.)

You can synchronise close up's (using MediaStudio) if you plan to do so before shooting the videos. Ensure that both camcorders have a common reference point such as a clapper board or a flash from a camera. With MediaStudio you can then lay one video on top of the other and cut away video from the higher tracks where you want the lower track to show through. This method cannot be used with VideoStudio because you cannot cut clips on the overlay tracks.

Step 6. Mute the audio of the overlay clip(s)

Having the sound from one source only will in most cases sound more natural than attempting to swap between one sound track and another - the eyes can be deceived by the ears. Cutting to a different sound track will also produce a slightly different volume and other acoustic effects due to the placement of the camcorder. In extreme cases consider replacing this section of the original sound with music, or mix in some music to help mask any anomalies.

The overall effect is that you have the main video playing complete with sound. You have cuts to another camera angle wherever you have selected them to occur. You keep the sound of the Main Video Track, therefore it should all appear quite natural and coordinated.

[sjj1805]

A more in depth article can now be found here:
From Camcorder to DVD with VideoStudio (Editing Phase)