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http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/2405.page
PART A

By PiP image you mean PiP Objects - is that a correct assumption?

I have made my own (multiple image) PiP Objects for PD6 and it is a do-able. If you're capable I'm sure you can work out how or leave well alone.

You just need to look at:
C:\Program Files\Cyberlink\PowerDirector\PiPObject
Opening and altering any of these files is at your own risk.

Dafydd

I would love to do this also...could you elaborate on how to make this work? I did follow the paths you suggested but don't know how to change the xml file to insert my artwork name. Won't let me edit? Was using copy and paste. Do I need some kind of program that will make xml files?
Thank you for your help AGAIN!!!!!

Geneva,

I haven't a lot of time to "write up" how to - I'd have to go through various stages to make sure everything is done properly... aaaargh.

If I get five minutes I'll ask RobertJ/Oz to see if he can take on the task, as he did with Title Designer and making a Watermark.

It is the same principle but involves image movement...and that makes it more complicated.

What images do you have in mind? They need to be *.png image files on a transparent background. the *.xml files are opened with Text editor.

Note - always work on a copy!

At the moment I'm saying NO.... I haven't the time.

Dafydd

I truly understand and I thank you for your response. I use Adobe Photo Shop and Adobe Illustrator and yes I have alot of .png files and .psd files. ALSO...I did xactly what you suggested in your response. I worked with a copy so as not to disturb any of the REAL stuff in PD6.

Hopefully your friend could email me if he/she gets the time. It would be awesome as I am TeamMom for football, basketball and baseball with 2 super jocks still at home. I create movies of the entire season and give as gifts to all families on the team.

again thank you so much...you are always so very helpful and I do appreciate ALL YOUR TIME!!!

geneva

Geneva,

I've sent you a PM.

Object movement can be a pain - what I like to do is place 3 images in Objects and then use PiP object designer to put movement etc.

I did make some templates a while back - i will have to dig them out.

what are you 4:3 or 16:9 (use the latter)

Dafydd

4:3

Am I missing something? If I need picinpic item I just download desired image of proper size resolution, from any website, or any picture, anything.Open in Adobe, use the magnetic lasso to cut out the exact item, place it in a transparent background, and I have a perfect image for tossing about the screen.
Plants, baseballs, footballs, bottles, people, lazer beams, I do 'em all.

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oh...yes I've done that as well but it doesn't stay in the menu.
If stays with the movie and then is gone.

Thank you for any of your expert advice.

geneva

I understand the challenge, but it might be just as easy to keep a folder with all your favorite bits n peices for easy access to any project. Join/SignUp to SeeMyWorldOnVideo. We're PowerDirector Video Editors. Are you a member? - JOIN TODAY!

I see...thank you very much for your input. Itz such a pleasure to hear your point of view. That is exactly what I've been doing but saw the post and thought maybe I was complicating things and there was a way to keep my work in the menus.

Again thank you for your time.

geneva