To edit a video element positioned within another video, often referred to as a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) format, you typically need to select the specific video layer you wish to modify and then access the editing tools provided by your video editing software.
Picture-in-Picture involves overlaying one video on top of another, with the top video usually appearing smaller and positioned in a corner or specific area of the main video frame. Editing "a video in a picture" in this context means adjusting the properties, effects, or content of this smaller, overlaid video.
Steps to Select and Access Editing Options for the Video in the Picture
Based on standard video editing workflows, specifically referencing the provided information on creating picture-in-picture videos, here are the general steps to select and begin editing the top, or "picture" video asset:
- Locate the Video on the Timeline: In your video editing software's timeline, the Picture-in-Picture effect is usually achieved by placing one video track directly above another. The top track contains the video that will appear as the smaller "picture".
- Select the Top Asset: Click on the clip representing the top video asset in your timeline. This action typically highlights the clip visually (the reference mentions it highlighting in green) to indicate it is selected.
- Navigate to the Floating Toolbar: With the top asset selected, look for a toolbar that appears floating near the video playback stage or preview window.
- Access More Options: Within this floating toolbar, click on the option often labeled "see more" or similar, which will reveal additional editing controls specific to the selected video layer.
By following these steps, you isolate the smaller video element within your Picture-in-Picture composition and gain access to its specific editing parameters.
What Can You Edit?
Once you have selected the video layer and accessed its editing options, the types of edits you can perform depend heavily on the software you are using. However, common edits for a video element in a PiP format include:
- Position and Size: Adjusting where the smaller video appears on the screen and how large it is.
- Cropping: Removing unwanted parts of the smaller video's frame.
- Rotation: Changing the orientation of the smaller video.
- Opacity/Transparency: Making the smaller video semi-transparent.
- Borders/Shadows: Adding visual effects around the smaller video frame.
- Color Correction/Effects: Applying filters, adjusting brightness, contrast, etc., specifically to the smaller video.
- Audio: Adjusting the volume or muting the audio track associated with the smaller video.
| Step | Action | Indication |
|---|---|---|
| Selection | Click on the top video asset in your timeline. | Asset highlights (e.g., in green). |
| Access Tools | Go to the floating toolbar near the stage. | Toolbar becomes visible/active. |
| Reveal Options | Click the "see more" option in the toolbar. | Additional editing controls are displayed. |
Editing a video in a picture, when referring to Picture-in-Picture, is essentially about editing the properties and content of the overlaying video track. The process involves selecting the correct layer and using your software's interface to make adjustments.
