Final Cut Pro X - How do I add transitions & borders to a PIP clip?

[iLeW]

Hey all,


I'm currently creating some clinical skills videos for my revision website. I have previously been using iMovie for this. It's simple in iMovie to add a border & some transitions to a picture in picture clip. However I can't seem to figure out how to do this in Final Cut Pro X. Does anyone know how you can add borders & transitions to PIP clips?



Thanks

 

[zblaxberg]

What you should be able to do is put the clips one on top of each other in the timeline and then re-size the top video so that it is PIP size and place it where you want to. You can also put any transition you want onto it.

 

[hsilver]

Don't have FCPX open - in middle of FCP 7 project but look for an effect that is similar to PIP.

If you put clip on track above primary storyline, you can't add any transitions to it without a major workaround - putting it in primary storyline, putting gap media on either side and adding transitions and then putting it above primary storyline. There must be a PIP equivalent.

 

[cgbier]

Make it a compound clip. Then you should be able do with it as if it was in the storyline.