Vertical split screen/mirror effect

Raputtak

Member Joined: May 26, 2012 22:12 Messages: 51 Offline

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Aug 19, 2013 15:45

I am not sure how to describe this in words. Is it possible with PD 11 to make a split screen mirror image effect similar to that seen on TV ads and Top Gear, where an object approaches its mirror image and sort of merges in the middle?

I'd like to use this effect in my scooter rally videos. Custom computer: 8 processors, 16G Ram, ,C: drive 250G solid state. F: (Scratch drive) 2x 500Gb raid (0). G: (Data drive) 2Tb raid (1)
Power director Ultimate 12.0.2230.0

Longedge

Senior Contributor Joined: Apr 28, 2011 15:38 Messages: 1504 Offline

Aug 19, 2013 16:34

If I understand what you want to do -
1. Add the same clip to two video tracks.
2. Right click on one of the video and choose modify/flip/left to right.
3. Drag each of the video clips half way off the screen sideways so that half of each clip is visible.

That's about it with some tweaking to get the effect you want.

ynotfish

Senior Contributor Location: N.S.W. Australia Joined: May 08, 2009 02:06 Messages: 9977 Offline

Aug 19, 2013 17:03

Longedge's procedure is a good one. If you apply a feathered mask (soft edge) you'll be able to get the videos to "merge" in the centre.

Another simple way is to insert your video clip then apply the Mirror effect from the Effects room.

Cheers - Tony
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Longedge

Senior Contributor Joined: Apr 28, 2011 15:38 Messages: 1504 Offline

Aug 20, 2013 04:45

Quote: [snip] apply the Mirror effect from the Effects room.

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