Layouts and overlays

Layouts and overlays video editing guides

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Arrange a few coordinated views with one clear focal point and consistent timing.

Keep the main action dominant and place the inset where it does not hide important details.

Place the views side by side or stacked and synchronize the moments that need comparison.

Keep the full source visible inside a deliberate border or background layout.

Insert each image beside or between the relevant source moments and return clearly to the main video.

Place small visual accents beside the action without hiding the subject.

Place each overlay where it explains or complements the underlying action.

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