2–3 cameras → one reviewed cut
Edit a Multi-Camera Shooting Video with Stage Mix
Use Stage Mix for 2–3 simultaneous camera recordings of the same run, with every input assigned a POV, Follow, or Static role before movement-aware switching and manual review.
Updated: 2026-07-30
Stage Mix proposes when the edit should change cameras during shooting and movement phases. It does not remove the editor from the process: review the full timeline and override any cut that does not show the run clearly.
Assign a role to each of the 2–3 inputs
| Role label | Use it when the recording is | Review before switching |
|---|---|---|
| POV | The shooter’s point-of-view recording | Visibility, usable start/end, and motion |
| Follow | A camera following the shooter through the run | Subject coverage and camera movement |
| Static | A camera kept in a fixed position | Stage coverage and blocked views |
The input ceiling is 2–3 recordings. Stage Mix accepts two or three simultaneous camera recordings of the same run; it does not accept four or more inputs.
Generate a first cut, then direct the final edit
- Choose 2–3 recordings of the same run. Select two or three simultaneous camera recordings that cover the same stage run.
- Assign camera roles. Label every input as POV, Follow, or Static according to how that camera recorded the run.
- Check input coverage. Preview each recording and confirm its timing, usable section, and role before building the combined edit.
- Generate movement-aware switching. Let Stage Mix propose camera changes according to shooting and movement phases.
- Review and override cuts. Watch the full timeline and manually replace or adjust any proposed switch that does not fit the intended edit.
- Preview and export. Review the final camera sequence, selected framing, subtitles, and score content before export.
See a finished Stage Mix multi-camera cut
Stage Mix, Split Sync, and Merge solve different edits
Stage Mix switches among 2–3 simultaneous POV, Follow, or Static recordings. Use it when the finished video should change camera angles during the run.
Split Sync uses exactly two simultaneous recordings and presents them through Full Screen, two HUD layouts, or Side by Side. Use Split Sync when a fixed two-view composition is the goal.
Merge plays different Stage clips one after another. Use Merge for a complete sequential match, not for simultaneous camera coverage.
Review every proposed switch and the final framing
Movement-aware switching is an editing aid. Preview transitions around movement, shooting positions, and moments where a camera loses a clear view. Manual override lets you keep another input on screen or move a cut when the proposed edit is not the best choice.
Stage Mix supports Reframe and Track for supported portrait or square crops. Tracked crops use a 1080-pixel short edge and may be downscaled to 720p; the Reframe guide explains the supported ratios and export ceilings.
Stage Mix is a Pro feature. One subscription covers all your Apple devices, subject to App Store account and entitlement rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many recordings does Stage Mix use?
Stage Mix uses 2–3 simultaneous recordings of the same run. It is not an unlimited-camera workflow.
What do POV, Follow, and Static mean in Stage Mix?
They are the three camera-role labels assigned to Stage Mix inputs. Label each recording according to how that camera captured the run before generating the edit.
Can I change the automatic camera switches?
Yes. Movement-aware switching proposes an edit, and manual override lets you replace or adjust cuts after reviewing the timeline.
Is Stage Mix the same as Split Sync or Merge?
No. Stage Mix switches among 2–3 simultaneous role-assigned recordings. Split Sync composes exactly two simultaneous views, while Merge joins sequential stage clips.