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PICTURE IN PICTUREUniverse Picture In Picture Plugin

Easily composite and frame one layer of footage over a larger layer. Includes the ability to add and customize a colored border and drop shadow.

Getting Started in a timeline   Premiere_icon FinalCutPro_icon Vegas_icon Hitfilm_icon Resolve_icon

  1. Set up at least two layers of video above each other at the same time in the timeline.
  2. Apply uni.Picture in Picture on the layer you want to be visible as the main base image.
  3. Use Picture Source to choose one of the video layers to be inside the superimposed picture.

Getting Started in a compositor   AfterEffects_icon Motion_icon

  1. Apply uni.Picture in Picture on the layer you want to be visible as the main base image.
  2. Use Picture Source to choose one of the video layers in your composite to be inside the superimposed picture.

Modify the Superimposed Picture

  • The Position controls allow you to reposition the center of the distortion on the canvas using the X and Y numerical controls or the crosshair selector.
  • You can change the size of the superimposed image using the Scale Horizontal percentage control. Uncheck the Scale Proportional checkbox to activate the Scale Vertical control to alter the aspect ratio of the frame.
  •  The image can be rotated in 3D space using the Rotate X, Y and Z controls
  • Border:
    • Choose from the Border Type drop-down menu to alter the look and position of the Border stroke around the frame. For no border, choose the none option or choose from Centered, Inside, Outside to change the position of the stroke around the frame.
    • Change the color of the stroke using the color picker control in Border Color.
    • Change the size using the Border Width slider,
    • Alter the transparency using the Border Opacity control.
  • Drop Shadow:
    • You can adjust the direction of the drop shadow choosing a new option from the Shadow Direction drop-down menu.
    • Change the color of the shadow with the Shadow Color color picker.
    • The Shadow Scale slider lets you expand the size of the shadow.
    • The look can be made more subtle with the Shadow Softness control.
    • Pull the drop shadow away from the picture using the Shadow Offset control.
    • Use the Shadow Opacity control to make the drop shadow more transparent.