The video layout function of EDIUS can be used to adjust video width, height, axis, rotation, and other attributes to match the material with the target view. In addition, the video layout function is also equipped with keyframe function, which allows the video to present dynamic layout changes.

1、 Where is the layout of EDIUS video

EDIUS video layout is a function related to track materials. After adding track materials, the video layout function can be viewed in the function panel. Here is the complete operation process to tell everyone where the EDIUS video layout is.

Firstly, create a project in EDIUS, click on 'New', and then select 'Project Presets' from the list. If a preset has not been created before, it is necessary to first create a preset that includes parameters such as resolution, frame rate, aspect ratio, and bit depth.

Figure 1: New Construction Project

After creating the EDIUS project, import materials into the project as shown in Figure 2, and click the "Add" button in the material view. Then, in the opened resource manager, import the required materials in bulk.

Figure 2: Adding Materials

After completing the above preparation work, as shown in Figure 3, drag and drop the materials from the resource library to the track below.

Figure 3: Adding track materials

Next, the "Video Layout" option will appear in the lower right corner panel function. Double click the option to open the function panel.

Figure 4: Video Layout

The EDIUS video layout function includes three options: cropping, transformation, and tracking, as well as 2D and 3D options. In the video layout function, you can preview and adjust the changes in the view in real-time.

In addition, the video layout function also provides keyframe and layout attribute functions, which can make the view present dynamic changes.

Figure 5: Video Layout Function

In the right-hand column, as shown in Figure 6, the effect of the video view can be adjusted. For example, if you want to remove the black edges around the video, you can use the "Raw Material Crop" function on the "Transform" panel to adjust the transformation lines on the left and right sides, so that the video view only retains part of the image and adjusts the black edges outside the screen.

Figure 6: Remove the black border

2、 How to Create 3D Rotating Animation with EDIUS

In addition to adjusting the video view, EDIUS video layout can also create animation effects through keyframe attributes. Taking 3D rotation animation as an example, we will teach you how to quickly create dynamic effects of views using video layout.

As shown in Figure 7, first click the "3D" button in the top function to convert the preview view to 3D mode.

Figure 7: Video Layout Function

In 3D mode, the preview view will become a structure of X, Y, and Z axes, and the axis options will also add the function of adjusting the Z-axis angle.

Figure 8: 3D Mode

Next, use keyframes to create 3D rotation animation effects, which are similar in operation to other animation productions.

As shown in Figure 9, first move the pointer on the timeline to the target time point.

Figure 9: Moving Time Pointer

Then, as shown in Figure 10, expand the "Rotation" attribute in the left attribute function, which includes angle setting functions for the X, Y, and Z axes. Set rotation angles for the X, Y, and Z axes respectively, while observing the rotation of the preview window above. When adjusting the rotation angle, a keyframe will be automatically generated at the position of the timeline pointer, which records the attribute of the left rotation angle.

Figure 10: Setting the rotation angle

As shown in Figure 11, continue to move the timeline pointer to the next time point and set the rotation angles of the X, Y, and Z axes in sequence. At this point, the second keyframe will be generated on the timeline.

The two keyframes generated above and the initial frame added by default constitute the frame settings for the 3D rotation animation.

Figure 11: Second frame

Taking a brief look at the effect of 3D rotation animation, as shown in Figure 12, it can be seen that as the video plays, the video layout exhibits a three-dimensional rotation effect, which is very suitable for creating dynamic photo albums. If the time interval of keyframes is extended, it can slow down the rotation speed and make it more aesthetically pleasing.

Figure 12:3D Rotation Effect