Frame in Frame in Premiere?

[Roger Maytum]

I'm completing the editing of a film and would like to include a box/frame of action within the main frame. Is this possible? I can't find much in the handbooks. Thanks.

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Roger Maytum

[Image F/X]

Hi Roger,
I'm afraid the basic Premire package dosn't come with "3D" effects. To do what you want, you either have to buy a plugin set. ie: Boris or Hollywood. Or render that section in an external editor, such as After Effects.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help, regards, Lou



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lou@imagefx.co.uk
www.imagefx.co.uk (http://www.imagefx.co.uk)

[Roger Maytum]

Lou - thanks for the information. I have After Effects - do you know HOW it works in this programme? Thanks.

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Roger Maytum

[Image F/X]

Hi Roger,
with AE it's quite simple, what you do is this: Import the the main segment. Then import the video in video segment. Start a new comp, drag the main into the comp. Then drag the V in V on top, in the time line, open up the controls for the V in V layer, and resize, and position it where you want it to appear. Make sure you start the time lines at the right in & out points. Then render the whole thing. If you want a frame around the whole thing. Just produce a frame of the right pixel dimensions in a paint programme. (I all ways use photoshop, for this.) Then add the frame as a cutout layer. You can even infill it in photoshop as a "Blue Screen" if you wish. If you want the frame, and V in V to move around the screen as the main segment plays. Just make key frames in the position parameters dialog. (remember to move both, frame & video0.

If you need any more, email me. Regards, Lou

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lou@imagefx.co.uk
www.imagefx.co.uk (http://www.imagefx.co.uk)

[ddmurphy]

Roger

By frame in frame I am assuming that you mean Picture in Picture. This is 'easily'(ha ha) done in Premiere! There are several methods described in the manual but the easiest I have found is to use the clip's movement/size adjustment. Place the clip to be 'in the frame' on the superimpostion track. Then adjust the size and position for the begining and end to be the same using 'movement'. I have done this several times and even had up to six separate little clips zooming into the main clip ( a little bit more tricky with several S tracks and a long render time).

There is another method using a resized square transition over the length of both clips which has a similar effect.


Hope this helps


David Murphy

[Roger Maytum]

Thanks Gents! I will try out your suggestions and let you know how I get on. Much appreciated.

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Roger Maytum