How to edit interviews?

[joaquinf53877087]

Hi, I have to edit a shot documentary made up of interviews. I already have synced the audio and edited the video, however now I need to edit the levels. Should I do this from the multitrack or from the waveform? Which one is recommended?

[ryclark · Accepted solution]

You can do it either way. But if you do it in Multitrack view you can import the video as well so that you be constantly checking that you haven't messed up the sync with your editing. Also since the Multitrack view editing is non destructive you can easily go back over you interview to change anything that is not quite right. As far as adjusting the levels this is easier in the Multitrack view since you have on Track Volume Envelopes with Key framing to adjust the levels and see where they go up and down.

[joaquinf53877087]

Im having trouble editing the levels from the multitrack, i just find it so much easier and precise to do it from the waveform. Am i doing it wrong? Should i still switch to the multitrack?

[ryclark]

No, not if it works for you in Waveform view then stick with it. There are often several ways of doing things in Audition so use the one that you find easiest to understand. Maybe in the future after more experience with Audition you could try the other way using Multitrack.