PIP and Use of Multiple Video Tracks

David G Fitz

Newbie Location: dgfitz Joined: Dec 15, 2009 08:12 Messages: 9 Offline

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Jan 01, 2011 14:12

1. Experimentation seems to indicate that when there are multiple video tracks that are running at the same time on the timeline, the track on the bottom takes precedence. That is, it is the track that will be visible. Is that correct?

2. Why would anyone want to use more than one video track? For instance, why would a person use, say, 5 video tracks. What can be accomplished using 5 tracks that could not be accomplished using one track.

pjc3

Senior Member Location: Australia Joined: May 29, 2010 19:33 Messages: 247 Offline

Jan 01, 2011 14:29

1. Yes this is correct.

2. Overlaying video or effects over the base track(s). Remember the extra video tracks do not have to full frame thus allowing the base video to be viewable behind. A simple example is to place a video clip in track one and another in track two. Click on track two and resize the video using the white "dots". Play back and see. You can end up with very complex PIP effects. Panasonic SD9, Panasonic TM700, Panasonic SD600, GoPro HD Hero.

vn800rider

Senior Contributor Location: Darwen, UK Joined: May 15, 2008 04:32 Messages: 1949 Offline

Jan 01, 2011 15:02

You may also want to chromakey out a back/fore ground, use multiple camera angles, use masks to produce complex effects, produce TV walls etc.

100 tracks may be maxing out for most folk but 10 tracks can be commonly used - subject to your system being able to handle them if you are using full HD.

Cheers
Adrian

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Dafydd B

Senior Contributor Joined: Aug 26, 2006 08:20 Messages: 11973 Offline

Jan 03, 2011 15:01

11 tracks
Chrome key used
a simple video
Experiment - get the most out of PD9
http://seemyworldonvideo.com/view/878/flying-on-gossamer-wings/

1Nina

Senior Contributor Location: Norway, 50km southwest of Oslo Joined: Oct 08, 2008 04:12 Messages: 1070 Offline

Jan 03, 2011 15:26

Dafydd,

I re-post my post!

http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/15064.page
Just something.
https://www.petitpoisvideo.com