I always edit multiple cameras by moving the desired shot to a master track. However, I got tired of CTRL-A {select all}, S {split}, Numpad 8 (one or more times) {move clip to the master track}, CTRL-ALT-Left Arrow {move to the beginning of the clip}, select the master track {so that ONLY the master track is selected}, Numpad / {put a dissolve between the clips}, and then moving back to the end of that clip. That's a LOT of keystrokes in a 2 hour event. So, I came up with the following script:

Multi Camera Edit with Dissolve Script

With this script, just add the multiple cameras and get them in sync. Then add a video track (will automatically be on top) and name the track "Master" <--- This MUST be done for the script to work. Now, when you get to a split point, just press CTRL-A {select all}, S {split}, click on the camera clip to use, and run the script.

When the script is run, it will move the clip to the "Master" track, extend the beginning of this clip by 8 frames, and extend the end of the previous clip by 8 frames giving you a 1/2 second dissolve. PLUS, you don't have to move back to the end of the clip because the cursor never moves and, upon completion, only the Master track will be selected.

NOTE: The track labeled "Master" does NOT have to be the top-most track if you need additional video tracks for titling or other special effects. However, it MUST be named "Master".

Edward