How to embed video within video in Adobe Premiere.
Of the many possibilities for creating interesting videos with Adobe Premiere Pro CC editing software, creating a composite video can be a technique used in many situations. Putting a video inside another video is extremely useful for special effects editing, but actually getting started with this technique can seem a little daunting. Especially if you are new to video editing in Premiere, this guide will help you learn how to create a composite video in the program.
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To create this effect, you will need to use masks and mask tracking, which is not necessarily difficult, but takes some time. However, with these steps below, you can easily create a composite video editing effect and get an interesting and professional looking end result ready for social media.
How to Embed a Video Inside a Video
First, make sure you upload the videos you want to use for compositing to your media bin in the new project. You can follow the steps below to add your first video and create a mask.
Add the video you want to place second to first on track V2 on the timeline. Make sure you trim the clip or select In and Out points to the correct length.
Select this clip, then open the Effect Controls panel.
Look under Opacity and you’ll see ellipse, rectangle, or pen (freehand) icons. Choose the one that matches the object you will be masking where you want to add the second video.
Using the selected tool, create a mask to cover the area where you want to add the second video.
If your masked subject is moving in the video, you will have to do some mask tracking. In the Effect Controls panel, click the wrench icon next to the Mask Path option and choose an option from the drop-down menu that will work for your object. Then press the play button to the left of the wrench.
You can use the Playback option to see what the mask tracking looks like during playback, and if you need to fix something, you can use the preview controls to move the points where needed.
Now that you’ve created the mask, you can add your second video.
Place the second video on track V1 on the timeline below the first video.
You should now be able to see what the video looks like through the mask you created. To properly position it in the video, use the Position, Scale, and Rotate tools on the Effects tab. If you are using mask tracking with a moving object, you may also need to use keyframes to keep the second video in line with the object.
If you’re not familiar with keyframing, check out our article on the topic. Keyframes can be used to animate certain effects if needed.
Tips for Creating a Composite Video
The above steps will get you through the basic composition, however there are a few more things you should keep in mind that can help you fine-tune your video.
Use Lumetri color
When you first merge two separate video clips, it’s very likely that the colors won’t match exactly. This can make the composition less harmonious. However, if you use Lumertri color to color-correct one or both videos so they match better, it can help a lot with any inconsistencies.
You can use the basic color correction options to make more subtle changes, or add some presets to your video to change the overall look.
Blend the mask
When you first create your mask, you will see an option called Mask Feather. This will allow you to blend the edges of the mask as much as you have set. This can help blend the added video into the first one and make it more coherent.
You need to increase the Feather Mask until the edges are slightly blurred so that it is less noticeable. Of course, if your particular project calls for it, you can blend in as much as you like.
Take your time with mask tracking
We understand mask tracking can be a tedious ordeal. But it’s worth it for the neat end result. When you’re tracking a mask, it’s best to make sure it tracks smoothly. Changing tracking keyframes when needed will ensure this, and you can keep playing the preview and tweaking the tracking until it’s smooth.
Create Special Effects With Composite Videos
The ability to combine two or more videos together can allow for many creative uses in video content, and there really is no limit when creating a composite video. The more you understand this, the more advanced effects you can create. This tutorial should give you a good working foundation to get started and improve your composite video creation.
How to embed video within video in Adobe Premiere
How to embed video within video in Adobe Premiere