How to Shoot & Edit Multicam using Tentacle Sync !
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2019
- Not sponsored by Tentacle Sync in any way but since these little devices really help me a LOT for my multicam shoots I took some time to share with you how they work and how I use them. I have zero issues and they are easy to use so I feel that the team behind is very smart and user focused.
Of course the only issue is the price, it's definitely not cheap ! At least for me, it was a pretty big budget, but I do a lot of offline multicam work so it was really worth it. Hope that at some point they have enough volume to offer lower prices ! If you don't have the budget and don't want to sync everything by hand neither I recommend you sync using sound with Plural Eyes. Anyways, hope you like the video !
Here's the link for the Premiere Pro tutorial : • How to sync with timec...
Of course there many more ways to sync and edit multicam. I didn't talk about FinalCut / Avid since I don't use them. I've heard positive things about Avid and multicam editing.
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The editing is so clean! The quality of your videos is unbelievable! I really love the amount of detail you put in your videos, keep up the good work!
Thank you very much Blaze !
I just watch your videos because your production value is arousing.
lol i went to the comments section to write that but you've beat me to it
@@Balanced-- 😉
it is amazing how much this factor entices us
"It's two thirty in the morning..." What? Dude, get some sleep...
Oh, wait, it's 2:55 AM while I'm watching this... Right.
3AM MST
Another video? You have blessed us Zebra Shirt Man.
You’re easily one of my favorite CZcamsrs! You also educated me on multi cam editing in 12 minutes, when I could not find a good explanation and demonstration anywhere. You are a blessing to CZcams and videography as a whole.
By the way, I miss the sailor shirt 😉
Thank you very much Landon ! Haha it might come back someday !
I’m always seriously blown away by this production value and editing. How you do it on CZcams at this scale is amazing.
Takes a lot of time ! ;)
ok that thumbnail is ART
Agree
Hey bro ! Loved the video! Boom!
But at end no video came up. I got my ev10 and fx3 so I just came across your page. Love the clean style! Keep em coming 🤌🏼🔥
Thank you for this very clean explanation. I have been using Tentacle sync for 2 years and did not know DaVinci was able to change LTC To TC. I did that with Tentacle tool before importing to Davinci. Thanks to you , I will save a lot of time .
You just answered 100 questions I had in one video. I spent the better half of the day yesterday trying to understand the workflow of the multi-cam edit in DR. I actually was just looking for a practical video on the Tentacle Sync, and you took it 10 steps farther than you needed to. You are a beast man. Take my sub.
Thank you !! Glad that video helped you :)
explains things so well, with such a clear voice!
Thank you ! Lots of scripting required :)
The master in stripes is back again!
The effort you put in your videos is huge, i love the detail and the editing quality, you're one of the best youtubers out here !
I don't do any editing but these videos are so well made I happily watch them anyway
YOUR channel is great and the best example of professionalism
You’re the best. I wish you did more videos. 😢
Wow, man.... Just wow I mean the level of information is so great and also the way you also work with the sounds... You really put a lot effort into it.
I dont typically write comments, but man you really deserve support and i will gladly watch any other videos.
Also I like that you dont make video about super popular topic and you choose something difficult and making it simple.
You really are the hero we need, but don't deserve
Quality content ! Much more valuable than what we can usually see on CZcams ! 😃
ALERT : That's a fake scammer
Thank you for creating the best video on this subject ever. Thank you for going into a bit of detail on the actual, practical workflow.
Thank you Shahriar !
I know I'll be sharing this video with post on future projects!
Thanks for making it.
Excellent presentation and fantastic looking, as always! One thing to clarify - the BMPCC4k is the only camera I know of that listens on the 3.5mm audio jack for timecode signal audio and aligns its internal clock with that signal - an exceptionally professional feature in such a low cost camera! Also, to add - if you have an audio recorder that outputs timecode (like the Zoom F4/6/8), the Tentacle boxes can be synced to that timecode and then be attached to the camera(s) - from there, the audio from the F unit (or similar) will have the timecode "burned in" and the editing software will recognize it, without having to go the route through the Tentacle Studio software.
Thomas Donalek I was surprised about this feature as well. As you said it is impressive because I never saw that anywhere else. And it is very useful because the audio TC signal can be tricky sometimes. If it is not properly levelled it wont be decoded and being able to check on the field that the signal is ok on the camera osd is a relief.
THANK YOU for sharing this!
Thank you for answering a lot of questions I had about time code!
Your videos are always amazing! Would love to hear more about how you create these high-quality videos, like how you create the transitions, effects, achieve good lighting, color correction, etc. Thank you!!
This channel deserves more than a million subs. Keep up the super amazing content
Very clear explanation and excellent graphics.
Tes tutos sont incroyables mec! Merci bien 🇫🇷💪🏻
I call at least 100k Subscribers in the end of 2019. This channel deserves so much more attention!
Your Editing 💥💥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
It is my humble request to you to make davinci resolve(free) tutorials whenever you have time.
It will be very beneficial for everyone (I guess!) 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Beautiful video. I will need to look those up. For now though sound is what I would be using for the multicam setup. Very well executed tutorial. I learned a lot 🙂
Another underrated CZcamsr with extremely high quality videos! Keep it up! I know you’ll be a big channel one day!
Just found this channel, I have no clue about the topic but love the production! GL you deserve more subs (91.7k).
I never understood this system... Thanks for this video!
also the sound design is stellar! ow I will get the tenticle!
Great value as always 👍👌
looooooooove your quality!
Fantastic content, production and communication. please, go on!
you deserve 1 million subs ❤️
I'm no a professional I'm get close to davinci resolve for start approch video editing, so this video don't could help me in the short time but I can say your teaching skill is one of the best that i have seen, i follow you convicned that from you i can learn much of thing, thank you and continue as you did
I watched your videos... realized how much I need to learn about editing
Thanks, Zebra! May God bless you for all good deeds!
Your videos are brilliant.
Amazing channel, I was sad to discover you had very few videos, keep on with the excellent work
Thanks Ali ! Yeah they are long to make, will try to do more from now .
yooooo the blending of the frames you did at 2:28 is blowing my mind. Every detail of your production has had my jaw dropped to the floor for the last hour. Simply inspiring.
I learn just by watching your videos
THANK YOU!!!!! HELPED A LOT
I wish I could give more than 1 like on this video. Well done! Super helpful!!!
This is an awesome video. Thank you.
Fascinating. Thanks for sharing!
You are great man! Thanks!
Hello!
First of all, thanks for your premium quality videos. Awesome work!
There is one important thing to know about the technic you described though: syncing cameras with a TC feed will only be 100% efficient with short and medium takes. In my expérience, beyond a 30 minutes take, you cannot rely on a good sync every time...
For exemple, for a 2h concert, even with Tentacle Es, you WILL have at least a 2 or 3 frames drift of sync... unless you also genlock all your camera with a Ref signal (also known as "Genlock" or "Sync" signal) that will really set all your cameras to have the same exact speed as well.
Sending an ultra accurate TC signal is not enough to prevent a drift of sync because it is just a signal that sends figures: it numbers every frame the camera records but it doesn't force the camera to change its natural speed(*) to match the speed of the Tentacle! So, since the Tentacle and the camera never have the exact same speed, on the long run, you'll still get a drift...
So Tentacle Es are very good products but if you shoot long multicam takes you'd better try the Ultrasync One from Timecode System that will provide a TC signal AND a Ref signal to your cameras.
www.timecodesystems.com/products-home/ultrasync-one-2/
(*) except on ARRI cameras that have the option to match their speed with a simple input TC signal.
Damn, I rarely see a video like this, and nice explanation by the way.
I love the way you light your videos, any chance we might get a studio tour or a lighting tutorial any time soon?
Quality 🤩
Look like 4k video content man. Well done. Beautiful editing.
OMG Sorry it was 4K content at first I'm watching on Safari browser they only support 1080 lmao. I switch to opera lmao it was 4k content hahaha
Awesome devices but I really hoped they where cheaper. Incredible work as always, thank you for creating such amazing content!
Agree ! That's the only downside, other than that they are really good. Thanks for your continuous support ! Always happy to see a comment from you turn up ;)
@@zebrazone So nice of you to notice that, it's the least I can do!
Really informative
excellent, thank you.
Please make a course on video editing. Your editing skill is on another level :)
Well done, Zebraman. These is a great tutorial :-)
Thank you Rainer !
Ack...great vid, but came up slightly short -would've liked to have seen you integrate in the external Zoom audio in Resolve with all the multicam clips
You're just awesome!
Really great and informative! Thank you soo much for this video. I really appreciate how much time you put in making such high quality video, keep up the incredible work!!!😄😄😄
You are awesome!
please make a video on how to make video like you (specifically lighting and editing)
I will try to at some point :)
@@zebrazone thank you
Your channel deservers 1 000 000 likes. Again a mind blowing video and very well explained, I even didn't know that there was something like syncing devices. I love the way you build your story along with video, sound and effects - all perfectly matched. You are a master who makes... masterpieces.
Q: those effects are made in After Effects? If yes, can it be done in Fusion within DaVinci do you think? Thx!
Hello Chris, thank you very much for your feedback ! Yes, I do everything in After Effects. I wouldn't recommend Fusion for these kind of motion graphics. For now I think Fusion is more like a compositor.
@@zebrazone Hm, bummer. I thought I could do this with VFX plugins. After Effects is way too complicated for me to use and there is also the subscription policy.
thanks!
Or adobe premier sync ... cool video
Great channel. Didn’t know about this product. Kinda wish it would communicate in real-time with units that were in range to keep a constant sync. Like some of the lockit boxes and a few other companies make ones that do this. Or you could just use regular wireless mics with mini XLR adapters. One transmitter and a bunch of IFB or headphone receivers. The tour guide kits. Or just get a good sound recordist with Zaxcom gear which all have wireless timecode with an accurate clock built into every transmitter and receiver. Love zaxcom.
And avid uses AAFs. Not xml. They should by now. They’re stubborn like that.
I like to use Plural Eyes to sync but would be nice to try these.
Good day!!! I really enjoy your videos and subscribed from the first day you uploaded! .... I am very new to DAVINCI resolve and would really love to learn it. If you could do more tutorials on fusion ... (Probably how you make those motion graphics animations) that will be awesome. Either way, thank you for your amazing content!!!
Thanks Samuel !! I will try to make some when I can !
Recommend you mention time audio/video delay as video clips usually lag behind the audio by a few frames, due to the time it takes for the camera to process the video information. In my case this is typically 4 frames at 25 fps (i.e. 160 msec). Check your system with a clapper board and a test recording.
Another amazing video!
One question: I saw in another video regarding the Tentacle Sync E, was that if the camera generates timecode on its own then all you need to do is jam sync and then you are able to remove the device once everything is synced (and then use it on another device). Example the Ursa Mini Pro and Pocket 4k are known to generate timecode without the dedicated audio channel overlay that DSLR cameras need. That being said have you tried unplugging the Tentacle Sync E to see if the time code on the camera stays consistent? I would really like to know because that can reduce the cost of buying multiple Syncs if one can be used to Jam sync multiple devices to your app.
Second question: In your video it looks like you just dropped your footage into Resolve, I like using a PC these days and I know Tentacle Sync only has the studio made for IOS/Mac. But I am guessing from your video the studio isn't necessary.?
If you can make a video on your blackmagic raw color grading workflow that would be awesome! Keep up the good work
I would like to know how to import Cinema DNG's to Premiere (I'm working on a project with both BMPCC4K and the old BMCC2.5K). With BRAW, I use BRAW Studio, but I'm still looking for the best way to edit DNG within Premiere...
Extremely high ability of explaining such complicated matters to your audience.
Cannot congratulate you enough.
WELL DONE !!!!!!
Only one question ... i seem to have missed into your video.
Let's say we have a x5 Multicam system .... Do i have to buy 5 tentacle devices ... or can i do my work perfectly fine with only ONE by feeding it to all my cameras one after the other ... for a whole day shooting..????
Hey !! Thank you so much. I did run into this issue when I could only afford two modules. Well it depends of your cameras. With blackmagic cameras I could just jam the module camera after camera before a 2hour concert, without having to leave one per camera, and it would be ok. It's ok if you are doing very long footage (like 1-3 hours long) because the starting timecode will be very close between the cameras. If you are doing plenty of small videos with one camera (a few seconds each time) well the timecode of the camera will probably drift as hours pass so you will loose accuracy. So for a whole day shoot, if you have 3 cameras which will record big long takes, I think it should be ok if every 2-3 hours you s come back to each camera stop rec, plug the Tentacle sync in again, and start rec again
@@zebrazone Thank you very-very much for enlightening my ignorance.
Keep ROCKING !!!!!!
Please make more video for Divinci
Hello, your video is surprisingly clear and full of valuable information. May you elaborate a bit on audio: if we using the audio channel to transfer the bzzzz timecode sound how may we transfer the real audio content of the video. I imagine we need two audio channels one for timecode and the other for the audio content. For example we may use one of the standard two stereo channels for timecode and the other for the audio content. In this case we waive the stereo quality for the audio content, but we get the timecode sync. Is that so that it is working?
OMG your editing is great! please can you make tutorials on it please its a request
Was this before the sync bins in resolve 16?
very informative! do you also do your motion design in resolve? make a vid about that! :)
Motion Design in After Effects :)
Hello,
Thanks for the lovely explanation, Just wanted to confirm if you used 4 Tentacle sync or just one and updated the time code on the camera?
As I have an Fs5, A7r III & a BMPCC4k & Zoom H6 all of them have inbuilt time code except the H6 can still get a reliable workflow? I am sure I will have to make sure to sync it back when I am changing batteries.
Hey ! Sorry for my late reply. I used 4 but if you do big long one take recordings on each camera I think you can just move one unit around. and sync the cameras seperately.
For a studio environment and multi camera could be *wired* can I use one master device and just use headphones 3.5mm splitter and connect all cameras to it? :)
Further, if someone can prerecord sync audio you can just translate it without any of dedicated timecode device in theory
Thank You, Great Videos, I was wondering how to Sync Atomos Ninja V recorders on diffract cams likes a7iii to Bmpcc 4k ?
I find that when you have alot of different clips that when creating a multicam clip, it creates a lot of video tracks. This works best on long takes where you aren't starting and stopping cameras constantly with different subjects on screen. Maybe theres a way to get all the clips onto less video tracks when you are trying to multicam sync?
So when you connect it to your zoom h5 does it have to a stay connected and can you still use your XLR inputs?
Классная штучка.
Hi Zebra Zone, do the timecode things you connect to the camera need to be plugged in all the time while shooting?
where u edited motion graphic for this video? in AE or Resolve?
Hi, Maybe a "stupid" question but can I use this timecode soloution also for livestreaming? I have a large green screen studio and want to produce livestreams with multipele (tracked) camera's. Trying to keep it on a resonable budget and looking at the BM series. Thanks in advanced.
Hey so is it possible to use just one tentacle and sync before shoot? Whwt about different frwmerates, will it make it out of sync even though every 1st frame is always in sync?
I 'll be back when I am in your level of production
How can I get some Audio & Video samples synced with the tentacle system for practicing syncing in the software?
I 'm in physics. In minute 1:51 you have slow growing line that is connecting icons together, and that's what I need to make presentations for audience. How did you do it?
thank you in advance. Any suggestion for such animation program if needed?
Second question is what do you use to record given portion of the screen, (at best in 4k)
( chosen window of interest)
I'm using BM DavinciResolve
Thank you for great work .
Wesley
After Effects is definitely the way to go !! I use Snagit 2019 which works great for screen captures.
That's amazing...can you do one for Sony Vegas pro. Thanks
Have you thought about switching to DaVinci Resolve? I had used SV for about 2 years but decided to switch last year since DR seemed to have a more "up to date" feel. I'm so glad that I switched. It took some learning but coming from Sony Vegas it's not too bad. Compared to SV, DR is faster (in editing and rendering), easier short cuts, and doesn't crash like SV did for me. Plus the Color Grading is out of this world.
@@ralvis20 Thanks Rob will look into that.
I am using a BMPCC OG and noticed you used one in this video. Did you leave the Tentacle Sync plugged in? Can it jam sync (not LTC - set the internal timecode on continuous free run)? I tried to do this with a timecode gen phone app and 3.5 mm jack without success.
Also, if you were able to jam sync the internal timecode on the BMPCC OG how good is it in frame accuracy over short / long shoots?
Many thanks!
Found the answer to my question after a little bit more digging into the video (@ 5:53). The old Black Magic is referring to BMPCC OG - no timecode in (ie/ jam sync from ext TC) so it was recorded via LTC (sound). Again, thank you for the in-depth video and for demonstrating with the older Black Magic cameras.
Can you still get incamera sound with the bmpcc?? When the device is inserted into the mic jack?
Yep ! And in stereo. That’s the great thing about it !
@@zebrazone thanks!! :)
wich codecs work with LTC audio in resolve?i tried magic latern raw with LTC too bad this is not working
I can't find the "update time code from audio" button. Is it only available on paid version? ( I would like to make sure before I pay it.)
Have you used Tentacle's iPhone App, Timecode Audio Recorder, to embed a sync e timecode to iPhone recorded audio?
Not yet !
my timecode is updated, and it is lined up with the audio timecode, but when I sync them into one clip they are off sync, do you know what went wrong? Thanks!
This is just what used to be called "gen lock" (as in generated timecode lock) 15 years ago... This idea is very old, and could've had so much more function added to it (like IFBs, source off-timing, AI assisted CCU... anything). Yet here's that same rectangular box (albeit smaller and wireless). Such ridiculous things taken from the past, lightly dusted off, and sold to gen-z.