how to move overlay track through timeline

[gak_7]

hello , how can i move an an overlay track thruogh the time line ?
EX. the overlaytrack is a logo & i want it to keep moving around the screen through the video

[Ken Berry]

If the logo is a still image, then you simply right click it in the overlay track and change the duration to match the length of the entire project. However, if you want to "keep it moving around the screen", you would need to shorten the duration. Then reposition the logo to its new spot over the main timeline, extend its duration, and so on. Be aware, though, that most people would leave a logo in the one spot on screen, usually bottom right corner. Otherwise it would become distracting.

If it is a video clip, you would need either to create a new clip running for the same duration as the rest of the project, or repositioning a shorter clip every so often. You could possibly make a longer clip by simply reinserting the same clip into the overlay track many times.

[gak_7]

thx alot for your reply , but i think u didnt get what i mean , i meant that i want this "overlay track" to move on the screen like continuously (for ex.to enter the screen from the right & moves until it exits the screen from the left) , not jump from one position to another

[Ken Berry]

Well in that case you do it as a Title and apply animation to it -- the 'fly' animation and specify off to the right. Then you simply place the title over the bottom portion of the main timeline and let it run. I am assuming you want it to repeat. So as suggested above, simply copy/paste the title multiple times after each other. But that will assume the first title has finished before the new one starts. If you want a quicker turnover, place the second repeat of the title in another overlay track and overlap it with the first one. And so on down the title tracks available.

[gak_7]

actually this logo is an image , so I cant use it as a title.........what can I do
sorry for disturbing you

[WorstCases]

I'm pretty sure what you want is the Picture in picture-Filter.
Takes some time to get used to it, but it's worth spending the time.

Important: In the time line the red markers are your key frames. This is where you want to start making changes first. Check all the buttons too. This should give you a good start.

If I'm not totally wrong, you have to adjust the size of your logo across the whole picture first (yes, this is way too large right now), then you resize it in the filter and choose a position.

Took me a few days to get used to the filter and I'm still having a hard time once in a while. Could be made better, but with some time and effort put in I'm pretty sure it'll do what you want/need.

Regards.
WorstCases

[Trevor Andrew]

Hi

Another option

Try using the Styles and Duration.................
Click the image in the overlay track to select it.
Choose the Options word far right of screen to open “Options Panel” (maybe open)

Set the “Directions” Enter and Exit, the image will follow this path. (click the arrows)
Adjust the length of the clip in timeline to control the speed.
With the clip selected adjust the Pause Durations, blue bar immediately below preview screen
Both trim handles to far right, will give continuous flow.

Place another image adjacent to repeat.

Right click first clip and select Copy, place mouse to right of clip, left click will drop clip.
Repeat for longer durations

[gak_7]

WorstCases: thanks alot for your help , but where can i get this "Picture in picture-Filter" ?


trevor andrew: thx maan aloot , i think this was exactly what i needed , i tried it before but i didnt know how to change the Pause Durations (make it continous) , now i know , really apreciated

[Trevor Andrew]

Hi

The Picture in Picture filter is in the library with all other filters.
Select the FX icon.
It may be in its own library page New Blue Essentials II, but should also be in the "All" section.

As WorstCases says, its worth getting used to this filter, a bit of a learning curve but excellent effects.

You may see a black border to your image, to remove you have to apply Chroma Key-Mask Frame (full frame).
May not show using a PNG with transparent background.

Blue bar editing and pause durations etc
http://lata.me.uk/corel_guide/Blue%20Bar.htm

[gak_7]

@trevor andrew: i didnt find it in "ALL " section , and i don't have a section called "New Blue Essentials II" , i just have newblue film effects ,maybe my version is old ? it is video Studio pro X2 : 12.0.98.0 , and thx alot for ur help

[Trevor Andrew]

Hi

Apologies, I assumed that you were using the latest version X4
I do not think the P-in-P filter is supplied with X2.

I believe that there is a patch for X2 that brings the version number to 12.0.98.1
Unfortunately this does not provide the filter.

View the Corel site for details of the patch, (link at top of post)if you are not having problems then don’t install the patch unless the patch information seems to indicate otherwise.

If it isn’t broken it doesn’t need fixing?