To create a picture-in-picture effect in DaVinci Resolve, you essentially layer one video clip on top of another and then adjust the size and position of the top clip.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
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Import Your Clips: Import both the main video clip and the clip you want to use as the picture-in-picture into DaVinci Resolve.
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Add Clips to Timeline: Place the main video clip on the primary video track (usually Video 1). Then, place the picture-in-picture clip on a video track above the main video clip (e.g., Video 2). The top clip will initially cover the entire screen.
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Select the Clip: Make sure the picture-in-picture clip (the one on the higher track) is selected in the timeline.
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Go to the Inspector: In the top right corner of DaVinci Resolve, find the "Inspector" panel. If it's not visible, click the "Inspector" button at the top right of the interface.
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Adjust Size and Position (Transform): In the Inspector, under the "Transform" section (or sometimes "Video" section, depending on your Resolve version), you'll find options to adjust the size ("Zoom") and position ("Position X" and "Position Y") of the selected clip.
- Reduce Size: Use the "Zoom" slider to decrease the size of the picture-in-picture clip. Drag it left to make the clip smaller.
- Reposition: Use the "Position X" and "Position Y" sliders to move the resized clip to your desired location on the screen. For example, you could place it in a corner.
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Fine-Tune (Optional):
- Crop: If needed, use the "Crop" settings in the Inspector to remove unwanted parts of the picture-in-picture clip.
- Border: You can add a border to the picture-in-picture clip for better visibility. This can often be done using the "Effects Library" and adding a "Drop Shadow" or another visual effect.
- Opacity: Adjust the "Opacity" to make the picture-in-picture clip partially transparent.
By adjusting the size and position of the clip on the upper video track, you effectively create the picture-in-picture effect.
