Stage 1 → Stage N → one full match
Merge USPSA Stage Videos into One Full Match
Use Merge when you want to arrange separate Stage 1 through Stage N recordings in competition order and combine up to 20 sequential clips into one long Full Match video.
Updated: 2026-07-29
Merge is for a sequence of different runs, not multiple camera angles recorded at the same time. It gives you one place to reorder clips, include or exclude stages, review every input, and preserve the score association that belongs to each video.
Inputs, output, and what Merge does
| Item | Verified behavior | Review before export |
|---|---|---|
| Inputs | Up to 20 sequential stage clips | Correct clip, start/end, inclusion, and order |
| Order | Reorder Stage 1 through Stage N | Match the actual competition sequence |
| Scores | Each input can retain its own score association | Confirm the intended score belongs to that stage |
| Output | One long video containing the included clips | Preview transitions and total sequence |
Build the full-match timeline
- Prepare the stage clips. Finish each individual stage edit and name the clips clearly as Stage 1 through Stage N.
- Add the sequential inputs. Open Merge and add the stage recordings you want to combine, up to a maximum of 20 clips.
- Arrange competition order. Reorder the inputs so the list follows the match sequence from the first stage to the last.
- Review inclusion and clip boundaries. Preview every input, exclude any clip that should not appear, and confirm each included clip starts and ends correctly.
- Check score associations. Confirm that each Merge input still carries its own intended score association.
- Export the full match. Export one long Full Match video for a personal archive or a user-initiated YouTube publishing workflow.
Describe the finished match honestly
Useful title language includes “Full Match,” “All Stages,” “Every Stage,” “POV,” and an explicit stage count. Examples such as “USPSA Full Match — All 8 Stages — POV” tell viewers what the video contains without promising editing features that are not part of the export.
A long-form YouTube video and a personal archive are two practical output examples. Uploading to YouTube is a separate action initiated by the user; read the Privacy Policy for the network and authorization boundary.
Merge, synchronized views, and batch export are different
Use Merge when Stage 1 should play before Stage 2 and the goal is one long match video.
Use Split Sync for exactly two simultaneous recordings of the same run. Use Stage Mix for 2–3 simultaneous inputs assigned POV, Follow, or Static roles.
Use macOS Pro batch export when several separate projects should render as separate output jobs. Batch export does not join those projects into one Full Match timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How many stage videos can Merge combine?
Merge combines up to 20 sequential clips. Put the recordings in competition order before exporting one long full-match video.
Does Merge preserve the score attached to each input?
Yes. Each input video can keep its own score association, so review that association for every included stage before export.
Is Merge the same as Split Sync, Stage Mix, or batch export?
No. Merge joins sequential stage clips into one video. Split Sync and Stage Mix edit simultaneous views of one run, while macOS Pro batch export creates separate output jobs.