You can achieve the effect of having two videos within the same tile in a collage in DaVinci Resolve by using the “Video Collage” effect and adjusting the individual tiles. Here’s how you can do it:
Method 1: Using the “Video Collage” Effect
This method involves applying the “Video Collage” effect and then manipulating the scale and position of clips within a single tile.
- Stack Your Clips: Place the two video clips you want to appear in the same tile on two separate video tracks in your timeline, one directly above the other.
- Apply the “Video Collage” Effect:
- Go to the Effects Library (in the “Edit” page).
- Search for “Video Collage” under OpenFX > Resolve FX Transform.
- Drag and drop the “Video Collage” effect onto the top video clip of the pair you want in the same tile.
- Adjust Collage Layout (Optional):
- In the Inspector panel, under the “Effects” tab, you’ll see the “Video Collage” settings.
- Adjust the Columns and Rows to create the overall collage layout you desire. You’ll need at least one tile for your combined videos.
- Isolate the Tile:
- In the “Video Collage” settings, change the Workflow from “Create Background” to “Create Tile”.
- Assign Clips to Tiles:
- For the top video clip (the one with the “Video Collage” effect), ensure the Active Tile is set to the tile where you want both videos to appear (e.g., Tile 1).
- Copy and Paste Attributes:
- Right-click on the top video clip and select “Copy”.
- Select the bottom video clip (the second video you want in the same tile).
- Right-click and select “Paste Attributes…”.
- In the “Paste Attributes” window, deselect “Video Attributes” and make sure “Plugins” is selected. Click “Apply”.
- Adjust the Second Clip’s Tile:
- Select the bottom video clip in the timeline.
- In the Inspector, under the “Effects” tab (“Video Collage” settings), change the Active Tile to the same tile number as the top clip (e.g., Tile 1).
- Transform and Position:
- Now, select each of the two video clips individually.
- Go to the “Transform” section in the Inspector (usually above the “Effects” section).
- Use the Scale, Position (X and Y), and potentially Rotation parameters to size and place each video clip within the selected tile to achieve your desired look (e.g., side-by-side, one smaller on top of the other).
Method 2: Manual Transformation (Without “Video Collage” for Each Tile)
This method gives you more manual control but can be more time-consuming for complex collages.
- Stack Your Clips: Place all the video clips for your collage on separate video tracks in your timeline.
- Transform and Position Each Clip:
- Select the first video clip you want in a specific tile.
- In the Inspector, under the “Transform” section, adjust the Scale and Position (X and Y) to place it within the desired area of the frame.
- Repeat this process for the second video clip you want in the same tile, carefully scaling and positioning it so it fits within that same area alongside the first video.
- Continue this for all other video clips in your collage, placing them in their respective “tiles” by adjusting their transform properties.
Which Method to Choose?
- The “Video Collage” effect is generally easier for creating structured grid-based collages and can simplify the initial layout. However, getting two videos precisely positioned within a single tile might require careful tweaking of the transform properties afterward.
- Manual Transformation offers the most flexibility in terms of layout and positioning within each “tile,” but it can become cumbersome if you have many clips or require a very precise grid.
Experiment with both methods to see which one best suits your creative vision and the complexity of your video collage!