@AndrewB What technique do you use to sync P in P videos from 2 different sources?

I use Movavi Video Editing Software.  I purchased my copy off of Steam sometimes steam does sales but Movavi Video Editor Plus 2020 Edition.  Its listed at roughly 60 dollars but its a worthy investment and stupid easy to use.  I usually purchase most software for my PC off steam because of the fact even if I uninstall the software all I have to do is go to my steam library and re download the software and it usually updates it for you.  But its not a bad price for the software.  Its not the most expensive but its not the cheapest and it works for me.  I can also directly upload my videos to Youtube from the software itself instead of having to download the file to my PC from the software and then re upload the file to youtube.  One step thing.   Here's the link.

 

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1182920/Movavi_Video_Editor_Plus_2020/

 

I have several video editing packages. Some allow picture in picture projects. Before I retired, I had a complete video editing cabinet VCRs, DVRs, Chroma Key, Control boards, etc. 

 

Right now, I'm not having much luck synchronizing picture in picture video edits. Typically I strip off the sound from one of the video snippets so it makes finding the precise edit point on two different video sources with different time codes. Just wondering what method you use.

Basically for "Picture in Picture" You have to add in a second video track in order for it to work...  Then you have to take the second video that you've added into the main video no matter how long its been you have to RE SIZE that overlayed video.  So in a sense  it's not really picture in picture its just an over lay of the video that you are using with a second video.  If that makes sense.  For example this picture I took earlier....  I have two video tracks in there and two title tracks in there.   As well as a second sound track for music.  If you are using the same sound in both videos DELETE ONE OF THE SOUND TRACKS FROM EITHER VIDEO SO THAT ONLY ONE MAIN FOOTAGE SOUND IS THERE.  Other wise it will sound like trash.

Edited October 2, 20205 yr by AndrewB

OK. So the overlay has one time stamp for a particular frame shot from one source. The other video, shot from a different source, has a different time stamp for the same subject frame. What technique do you use to have the movements, from both source, be synchronized?

The main video is from my Iphone the secondary video is from my Nikkon and yes I have them both synchronized.  So I'm only using the sound from one of the videos.  Since I'm recording the turning all I need is one sound profile for that.

 

This is what I am referring to. Notice the two videos- Main Screen and Picture in Picture. The actions in one do not exactly synce with the actions in the other. I was wondering how you sync yours. 

The secondary camera is probably not focusing in very well.  You have to make adjustments to it.   But from my end it looks clear.  And honestly if you are having many issues with your current software it may be time for an upgrade.  I mean the software I use it took me maybe a week to fully learn and be good enough to put out videos with it.  But I see no real issues with the smaller video except for the fact that the camera is not focusing on the bowl very well because of the movement of the lathe.

Edited October 3, 20205 yr by AndrewB

OK, Thanks

Believe me when I say it though I am quite fond of Movavi and it is easy and simplistic to use.  they made it so basically a middle school kid could use it its that simple.  Editing with it is quite easy.  Easier than a lot of the other software that I've had and used in the past at least.

Will this software work with PC cameras? ( Control camera functions such as focus?)

I have used CyberLink's PowerDirector for the last 6 or 7 years and it works great, actually.  Many of my videos have two video and audio sources and PD makes it very easy to sync by audio.  Some of my videos have three sources and they're all in sync.  Pick any video on my YouTube page, some have PIP, some just switch from camera to camera, but nearly all have two audio sources even if you only see one camera view.  

 

My videos are a combination of iPhone 6S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 with Leica lens mounted with Rode VideoMic.  About 6 weeks ago I upgraded to the iPhone 12 Pro Max to get a better camera and lenses.

 

Recently I've begun looking at DaVinci Resolve; it's free and very powerful.  I'm in the learning phase so no videos yet from Resolve.

 

David

1 hour ago, difalkner said:

I have used CyberLink's PowerDirector for the last 6 or 7 years and it works great, actually.  Many of my videos have two video and audio sources and PD makes it very easy to sync by audio.  Some of my videos have three sources and they're all in sync.  Pick any video on my YouTube page, some have PIP, some just switch from camera to camera, but nearly all have two audio sources even if you only see one camera view.  

 

My videos are a combination of iPhone 6S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 with Leica lens mounted with Rode VideoMic.  About 6 weeks ago I upgraded to the iPhone 12 Pro Max to get a better camera and lenses.

 

Recently I've begun looking at DaVinci Resolve; it's free and very powerful.  I'm in the learning phase so no videos yet from Resolve.

 

David

Thanks! I've played with Resolve but haven't mastered it.

It gets easier over time youtube helps quite a bit figuring things out...

On 10/2/2020 at 8:48 PM, AndrewB said:

I am quite fond of Movavi and it is easy and simplistic to use.

How do you handle the watermark imprint? Do you have the paid version?

I've got the paid version its basically adding a second video line on the program and then putting in the water mark and dragging it to the full length of the editing.

@lew  This should be quite helpful

 

Edited January 4, 20215 yr by AndrewB

2 hours ago, erreway said:

has anyone tried DaVinci Resolve lately?

As a matter of fact, after several computer failures/issues, I'll probably be downloading Resolve later this morning.  The free version is all you need, btw.  The paid version has features you'll never use; well, actually, the free version has features you'll never use.  You can visit my YouTube page if you want to see some woodworking videos created with Resolve.  It's great software!

Edited December 5, 2025Dec 5 by difalkner

5 hours ago, erreway said:

I see it's been a while since this thread was active, but I just wanted to ask: has anyone tried DaVinci Resolve lately?

 

I’ve been messing with the free version and was surprised at how much it can do without needing to pay. Curious if anyone here uses it for woodworking videos or shop walkthroughs.

 

Are there any tricks you’ve picked up with it?

I use VSDC free. https://www.videosoftdev.com/. Updated regularly and they offer free audio products as well

Here's a simple review of both Resolve and VSDC (both of which have far more features than I will ever use) - 

https://www.g2.com/compare/davinci-resolve-vs-flash-integro-llc-vsdc-free-video-editor