If you are on a current version of Premiere Pro (CC 2018+):
Using PluralEyes 2.0 within Adobe Premiere follows a straightforward, linear process designed to keep editors focused on storytelling. 1. Preparing the Premiere Timeline
Plural Eyes 2.0 is an versatile plugin that can be used in a variety of real-world applications, including:
In the PluralEyes window, clicking the prominent "Synchronize" button set the analysis in motion. The software would then process the entire timeline, sliding all the clips into perfect alignment. For long recordings prone to audio drift, it would automatically correct the gradual misalignment between audio and video. Plural Eyes 2.0 for Adobe Premiere
The primary selling point of PluralEyes 2.0 was its accuracy and speed. The software could sync clips that were recorded days apart or in different takes, provided there was enough overlapping audio information. This was particularly vital for "dual-system" audio shooters.
Automatically balances clip volumes to help the engine detect matching wave peaks.
: Uses audio "fingerprinting" to match clips from multiple cameras and external audio recorders automatically. If you are on a current version of
Before the advent of modern automated syncing algorithms built directly into modern non-linear editors (NLEs), managing multi-camera shoots and secondary audio recorders was a tedious, manual nightmare. Editors spent hours staring at waveforms, listening for slate claps, and shifting tracks frame-by-frame.
: Incurring high costs and time sinks, especially for unscripted projects like documentaries.
The heart of the application was its sophisticated algorithm, which could identify identical waveforms and align clips with surprising accuracy. It didn't matter if you had four cameras shooting a live event or a single DSLR capturing video while a Zoom recorder handled the audio; PluralEyes would analyze everything and align it on a timeline. The software required only that the video clips contain an intelligible audio track to use as a guide for alignment. The software would then process the entire timeline,
Editors create a temporary sequence in Premiere Pro, dropping all raw video footage and external audio files onto the timeline. At this stage, the clips are completely unaligned, scattered across various tracks in a disorganized layout. 3. Launching the Sync Engine
: It was designed to effortlessly swap out "scratch" camera audio for high-quality external recordings.
The benefits of using Plural Eyes 2.0 for multi-camera editing are numerous. Here are some of the most significant advantages:
Since the launch of early PluralEyes versions, Adobe has heavily upgraded Premiere Pro’s native synchronization capabilities. For many standard projects, you may not need third-party software.