Ever finished a shoot, opened up your edit, and discovered that your audio and video have decided they’re no longer on speaking terms?
Welcome to Sync or Swim: Audio Workflow for Multicam — a practical session focused on keeping your sound and picture playing nicely together when you’re shooting with multiple cameras.
We’ll dive into the real-world side of multicam audio, from choosing the right recording setup and capturing clean audio on set, through to synchronisation and post-production.
What we’ll cover
🎙️ In-Camera vs External Audio
• The best use case for each approach
• When external recording is worth the extra setup
📡 Wireless vs Cable
• When to use each option
• The advantages and limitations of both
🎚️ Audio Capture — Optimising Your Recordings
• Getting the most out of your audio equipment
• 16-bit vs 24-bit vs 32-bit recording
• Practical considerations for recording clean, usable audio
🎤 Capturing Multiple Subjects
• Different ways to capture multiple people
• Equipment and setup options
• Choosing the right approach for different production scenarios
⏱️ Synchronising Audio & Video
• Different methods for syncing your cameras and audio
• How to inject and use timecode
• Keeping multiple cameras and recorders working together
💻 Post-Production Workflow
• Getting your media organised before you start editing
• Syncing and managing multicam footage
• Avoiding the common mistakes that can turn a straightforward edit into an archaeological dig through your media folders
Whether you’re just getting started with multicam shoots, looking to level up your production workflow, or you’ve already experienced the unique joy of trying to sync three cameras and a recorder at 2am — come along.
We’ll keep things practical, cover real-world workflows, and leave plenty of room for questions and discussion.
