Multicam Clip won't collapse

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Multicam Clip won't collapse

I've created a new Multicam Clip. Double clicked on it and it opened in my timeline. Lined up the two clips with the audio track so everything is sync'd up perfectly... But now, it wont collapse to allow me to start editing. There are NO ARROWS on either side of the CLIP NAME. I've tried to open/close the BROWSER, right click on the Multicam clip in the browser, nothing. The clips name "TEST" in the center, the only "arrow" thats active is the DOWN arrow, and that only allows me to "CLOSE"...

Mac mini (M1, 2020)

Posted on Dec 13, 2023 12:15 PM

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Answer 1

Tom Wolsky

Level 10

152,835 points

Dec 13, 2023 12:17 PM in response to Stacey Kunch

Have you created a project? Press Cmd-N. Make the project to specs that match your multicam clip. Edit the multicam clip from the browser into the project.

For an excellent introduction to FCP start with Steve Martin’s 60 minute intro. For a more in depth introduction use the Izzy video tutorials. The version is a bit dated but the principles are the same.

Learn FCP in Under 60 Minutes - YouTube

Final Cut Pro Tutorial | Izzy Video

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Answer 2

terryb

Level 4

3,536 points

Dec 13, 2023 4:50 PM in response to Stacey Kunch

When you double-click a multicam you are actually opening it in the Angle Editor. It can be a little confusing to first-timers because the Angle Editor displays in the area where the timeline typically lives.

As Tom recommends, those free tutorials will save you lots of time. Another great resource (at least I find them helpful) are the FCP docs. Here's the page on the Angle Editor. Sync and adjust camera angles in Final Cut Pro for Mac - Apple Support (JO)

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