How do you sync audio and video clips with ScriptSync or PluralEyes?

1 What is ScriptSync?

ScriptSync is a feature of Avid Media Composer, a professional video editing software. ScriptSync allows you to sync your video clips with your script, using speech recognition technology. This way, you can easily find and edit the clips that match the dialogue or action in your script, without having to manually search through hours of footage. ScriptSync also lets you create subclips, markers, and notes based on your script, making your editing workflow more efficient and organized.

2 How to use ScriptSync?

In order to use ScriptSync, you need to have Avid Media Composer installed on your computer and a digital copy of your script in PDF, TXT, or DOC format. In addition, you need to import your video clips into your project bin and ensure they have audio tracks. After that, you can follow these steps: first, open your script in Avid Media Composer and pick Script > Script Settings to adjust the settings according to your preferences. Then, select Script > Analyze Script to scan the script and recognize the dialogue lines, scene headings and transitions. You can review and edit the analysis results if needed. After that, select the video clips you want to sync with the script and drag them to the script window. Avid Media Composer will analyze the audio tracks of those clips and match them with the dialogue lines in the script. You can also adjust the sync accuracy and tolerance settings if needed. Once the sync process is complete, you can see the video clips linked to the script lines in the script window. You can double-click on any clip to load it into the source monitor or drag it to the timeline. Furthermore, you can use the script window for navigation, marking, or editing your clips.

6 Why sync audio and video clips with ScriptSync or PluralEyes?

Syncing audio and video clips with ScriptSync or PluralEyes can provide many advantages, such as saving time and effort, improving quality and consistency, and enhancing creativity and flexibility. You won't have to manually sync your clips for hours or rely on unreliable methods like timecode or clapboards. Additionally, you can make sure that your audio and video clips are perfectly synced, as well as find and edit clips that fit your vision and story. This allows you to explore various options and combinations.

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