Adding b-roll overlays in YouTube Create

YYoutube Create Try it →Watch full video →Justin Brown - Primal Video · Aug 2024

Demo summary

The user demonstrates adding a second layer of video using the 'Overlay' feature, including resizing and positioning the b-roll over the primary footage.

Step-by-step

Deselect existing clips by tapping a blank area of the screen
Tap Overlay in the bottom left menu
Select the video clip you want to add and tap Import
Tap and hold the overlay clip in the timeline to slide it to the desired start position
Pinch to zoom, rotate, or drag the clip in the preview window to scale and position it
Use the side handles to adjust the start and end times
Use the scissors icon to split the overlay clip if you need to remove sections

Options

Scale the overlay to fit the entire screen to hide the primary footage
Add multiple overlay clips by returning to the Overlay menu

Tips

Note that the audio from the primary clip underneath will continue to play while the overlay is shown

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