Auto Multicam Editing in Premiere Pro: Switch Cameras & Speakers with AI

Editing multicam footage in Adobe Premiere Pro can be a pain. You're juggling angles, syncing audio, manually switching speakers, and trying to avoid jarring cuts. For podcasters, interviewers, and YouTubers working with multiple cameras, it can eat up hours. That’s where Cutback’s Auto Multicam Editor steps in.

Whether you're working on a two-person podcast or a multi-guest panel show, Cutback helps you automatically switch cameras based on who’s speaking, add captions per speaker, and save hours in multicam editing workflows

Here’s how to make the most of it.

Manual Multicam Editing in Premiere Pro

Traditionally, setting up a multicam sequence in Premiere Pro involves several manual steps: first, syncing clips using audio or timecode, then nesting them into a multicam source sequence. From there, editors must toggle the multicam view and manually switch angles in real time as the sequence plays. While this method gives precise control, it’s also repetitive and prone to error, especially when working with long interviews, events, or podcasts. Every camera switch must be timed perfectly, and fixing a mistake often means rewatching large chunks of footage. For editors dealing with multiple angles and hours of content, it’s a tedious process that slows down the entire workflow.

How To Streamline Multicam Editing In Premiere Pro Using Cutback

Step 1: Set Up Your Premiere Pro Timeline

Before you jump into Cutback:

1. Open a new Premiere Pro project.

2. Add all camera footage and audio files to your timeline.

3. Align your clips. Use [Synchronize] to sync your multicam clips by timecode or audio.

Important: Do not use Premiere Pro's default Multi-Camera Source Sequence. Cutback works directly with your regular timeline.

Normalize audio levels and make sure each mic is clean and clearly recorded.

Step 2: Launch Cutback & Open Multicam Editing

Navigate to [Window] > [Extensions] > [Cutback].

Then select Edit multi-cam from the Cutback menu.

Configure Your Analysis Settings:

• Range: Choose what part of your timeline to analyze: entire sequence, selected clips, or in/out points.

• Language: Select the spoken language.

• Speaker Count:

  • One Person

  • Multiple Speakers:

    • If each person has their own mic, choose Audio Separated.

    • If everyone shares one mic, choose Audio Not Separated.

Add Speaker Names

Assign names per audio track. This allows Cutback to automatically add speaker captions and assign camera angles.

Step 3: Select Video Tracks & Choose Camera Display Settings:

• If using Audio Separated:

  • Assign a video track to each person.

  • Use the priority slider to choose more individual shots or wide group shots.

• If using Audio Not Separated:

  • Pick the video tracks to use.

  • Adjust the frequency of switching between them.

Pro tip: You can paste your script or speaker keywords to improve transcription and camera switching.

Click [Transcribe video to edit multi-cam] and let the AI analyze everything.

Step 4: Adjust the Transcript

Once transcription finishes:

• Use text-based editing to remove filler words, silence, or repeated takes.

• Jump between chapters via the Smart Summary to move quickly.

You can also bulk change camera/speaker assignments:

• Select a line

• Press 1~9 to assign a camera

• Use alt + 1~9 (Windows) or option + 1~9 (Mac) to assign speaker

Fine-tune transitions, adjust segments, and make it all flow.

Step 5: Apply to Sequence

Click [Apply to sequence] and choose:

• Create New Sequence (recommended)

• Apply to Current Sequence (if you're sure)

Apply:

• Trimming edits

• Camera switching

• Audio switching (only speaker’s mic is audible)

Let Premiere render it all out. Your new multicam edit is ready to review.

Step 6: Add Captions by Speaker

Head over to the Edit Captions tab.

Click Apply to sequence > Add Captions and choose:

• Premiere caption track (default)

• Split by speaker

• Animated captions (graphics layer)

• Captions with speaker name

This is a huge timesaver, especially for interview edits.

If you want multiple caption tracks to show at once:

• Convert caption layers to graphic titles via Premiere’s [Upgrade Caption to Graphic].

Troubleshooting

Issue: Audio/Video Tracks Don’t Appear

Click [Reload] in Cutback to resync the track list with your timeline.

Issue: Transcription is Inaccurate

• Use AAC audio instead of WAV

• Check that you're using Premiere Pro 2023+

• Test your upload speed (should be 200 Mbps or more)

Slow After Applying Edits?

• Cutback creates lots of small clips, which Premiere may struggle to process

• Try splitting long sequences into 30-minute chunks

• Remove unnecessary effects or unused tracks

Why Use Cutback for Multicam Edits?

Here’s what you save:

• Time: Cutback handles syncing, switching, and trimming

• Energy: Focus on storytelling, not button-clicking

• Clarity: Add speaker-specific captions and audio

Whether you’re editing a remote podcast or a three-camera interview, this is the cleanest way to speed up your workflow.

Final Thoughts

If you’re tired of scrubbing timelines, awkward cuts, and hours of speaker alignment, just open Cutback.

With Auto Multicam Editing, your edit can go from raw to review-ready in minutes.

Want to learn more about Shortform Editing or Script-Based Video Edits? Explore our other guides to level up your workflow.

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