DaVinci Resolve21.1.2Studio onlyintermediate

Automatically cut multicam dialogue

Use Multicam SmartSwitch for a first pass, then shape the reactions and pacing.

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Supplemental tutorial · Release compatibility unconfirmed. Follow the written steps for Resolve 21.1.2.

DaVinci Resolve 20 for Beginners – Smart Switch Multicam Editing Made EASY!

By Jason Yadlovski.

THE SHORT ANSWER

Here's the approach.

Resolve Studio 21.1.2 includes Multicam SmartSwitch for dialogue-driven multicam edits. Start with synchronized angles and usable dialogue audio.

Step by step.

Resolve 21.1.2
  1. 01

    Prepare the multicam clip

    Create a synchronized multicam clip and place it in a timeline. Keep a copy before making the automatic pass.

    Prepare a multicam clip with synchronized angles.
    Prepare a multicam clip with synchronized angles.DaVinci Resolve 21.1 · Blackmagic Design
  2. 02

    Analyze the conversation

    Open Multicam SmartSwitch on the timeline multicam clip. Review timing and switching options, then choose Analyze.

    Choose how SmartSwitch analyzes and changes angles.
    Choose how SmartSwitch analyzes and changes angles.DaVinci Resolve 21.1 · Blackmagic Design
  3. 03

    Refine the first pass

    Watch the result, repair missed speaker changes and add intentional reactions. Check sync and audio continuity.

    Refine the generated multicam edit.
    Refine the generated multicam edit.DaVinci Resolve 21.1 · Blackmagic Design

Sources & version notes

Written for DaVinci Resolve 21.1.2. Menu names and available features can differ in other versions.

Version reference: Resolve 21.1.2

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