Multi-cam podcast editing in Premiere
Speaker-aware track switching. Sync from the timeline. Up to 8 speakers, optional wide shots, optional intro trim. Built for podcast and panel shoots that ship every week.
Designed for the way podcasts are shot
One camera per speaker, one mic per speaker, all dropped on the timeline. EditBuddy reads the layout, syncs everything, and switches to the right speaker on every line.
Up to 8 speakers
A–H mapped to V1–V8 / A1–A8. Two-camera podcasts, panel discussions, roundtables — all in the same pipeline.
Sync from timeline
Per-speaker offset is computed from each mic and camera's source-in vs. timeline-start. No clapper required.
Speaker-aware switching
The engine identifies who's speaking on each line and overwrites V1 with that speaker's camera for the duration of their turn.
Wide-shot intervals
Optional "Different Shots" mode. Wide shot at the start, then re-cut at a configurable frequency for visual variety.
Min hold
Configurable minimum hold time prevents flicker when speakers exchange one-word reactions.
Mic muting
Linked camera audio is muted automatically; only the dedicated mic tracks remain active.
How it works
Drop your tracks
Each speaker on V1–V8, each mic on A1–A8. Optional wide shot on its own track.
Map speakers
In the panel, assign each speaker to the correct V/A track. Save the mapping for next time.
Run the engine
EditBuddy transcribes, identifies speakers, computes sync offsets, and plans the cut.
Timeline overwritten
V1 is overwritten with the right speaker per turn. Mics are unmuted, camera audio is muted. Done.
Ship podcast episodes every week
Stop manually switching cameras. Let EditBuddy do it. Free — one Auto Edit on a 3-min clip — no credit card.
Install FreeFrequently asked questions
How many speakers does it support?
Up to 8 — A through H — each on their own video and audio track (V1–V8 / A1–A8). Most podcasts are 2–4 speakers; the engine handles all of them in the same pipeline.
Do I need to sync clips first?
No. EditBuddy reads the timeline-derived offset between each mic and its corresponding camera and computes sync offsets automatically. You can also pre-sync if you prefer.
Can I add wide shots?
Yes — "Different Shots" mode lets you assign a wide shot in addition to per-speaker close-ups. The wide is used at the start and at configurable intervals.
What if my intro has dead air?
An optional intro-trim pass detects dead air at the top and trims it before the first speaker line.
Does it work with the rest of the pipeline?
Podcast mode runs as a dedicated pipeline (no Auto Edit rebuild), but you can still run captions on top of the resulting timeline.
Can I tweak the cut after EditBuddy runs?
Yes — once the timeline is overwritten, it behaves like any normal Premiere edit. Drag, trim, replace any clip you want.