How to Create Picture in Picture Video FX using Sony Vegas Movie Studio

: By: Derek Moran; In: VEGAS Movie Studio; Published: 02 May 2011; Last Updated: 02 September 2022

In this video tutorial I show how to place a Video or Picture inside another Video or Picture, using the Track Motion Tool in Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.

In this example I create two smaller video screens to overlay on top of the main fullscreen video playing. You can add up to 10 Video Layers in Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10, so if you need to add more smaller videos with the Track Motion Tool, just create more layers and repeat the process.

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Ged

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· 21:11 30/06/2020
Hi there,
I have been trying to add a photo to the Picture-in-picture timeline but when I do, the quality/resolution of the photo is significantly lower than if I put in onto the Video timeline. Can you please suggest how I might improve the quality of the photo in Picture-in-picture?
Many thanks,
Ged
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  · 22:49 30/06/2020
  
  It may simply be because of the Preview Window quality settings, which deliberately lower the resolution to make video play faster while editing. This has no effect on the final rendered video.
  Set Preview = Best/Full, to see original resolution.
  If the picture was less than 1920x1080 resolution, that can also make it look a bit blurry.
  
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  · 00:31 02/07/2020
  
  Thanks Derek, that did the trick 👍 Terrific, really helpful website.
  
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  · 00:49 02/07/2020
  
  Thanks for the positive feedback :)
  
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Wrinkly · 03:37 05/08/2018
I've just purchased the basic VMS 15. I can't find the PiP fx and am hoping you'll be able to enlighten me.
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  · 11:14 05/08/2018
  
  You need to buy the Platinum version of Vegas Movie Studio!
  PiP FX is only in Platinum version.
  I do not recommend anyone buy the basic version, because it is too basic.
  The Platinum version is infinitely superior.
  If you have made a mistake, you can ask for a refund and upgrade to the Platinum version.
  
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  Wrinkly · 17:32 06/08/2018
  
  Thanks Derek, I appreciate you taking the time.
  
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rizwan · 01:12 23/02/2016
thank you
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onias mupfacha · 03:28 05/04/2012
Iam very new to sonny Vegas. I recently bought sonny Vegas movie studio 10. After seeing your tutorials and your clarity of teaching, I truly want to use this software. My problem is when i put the video on timeline there is no audio. this has happened twice. the first time i had to re-install the software. i believe i am clicking somewhere which ends up disabling the audio. please help me find the problem.
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  · 22:43 05/04/2012
  
  Hi there onias
  
  I will make a little tutorial for you which shows screen shots and what to look for.
  Will try to have it uploaded in the next 24 hours.
  
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  · 14:12 09/04/2012
  
  Hi Onias
  Sorry for the delay in making an article for you.
  I have just posted the answer in Dr Zen's FAQ Section.
  Here is the link:
  [url]https://www.moviestudiozen.com/doctor-zen-faq/242-no-sound-from-videos[/url]
  
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How to Create Picture in Picture Video FX using Sony Vegas Movie Studio

In this video tutorial I show how to place a Video or Picture inside another Video or Picture, using the Track Motion Tool in Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.

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