How to Use Layers in Pictory!

Pictory
5 Apr 202406:04

TLDRCharlotte from PI introduces the new 'Layers' feature in Pictory, a tool that enhances customization in video projects. Viewers learn to navigate the layer page, change background colors, resize and move visuals, and add captions and stickers. The tutorial covers creating title pages, arranging visuals in grids, using color overlays, and styling layers with animations. The possibilities with layers are endless, inviting users to unleash their creativity.

Takeaways

  • 🌸 Layers are a new feature in Pictory that allows for more customization in video editing.
  • 📂 Start by accessing your Pictory account and either creating a new project or opening an existing one.
  • 🌸 The Visuals Library offers a variety of videos, such as cherry blossom visuals, that can be used in your project.
  • 🎨 You can add multiple layers to each scene, enhancing the depth and complexity of your video.
  • 🖌️ Change the background color by clicking on the color fill icon and selecting a solid color or using the Color Picker.
  • 🖼️ Resize and move visuals within a scene to create a title page or other effects.
  • 📝 Add captions by selecting the caption layer, adjusting its content, and positioning it in the desired location.
  • 🎨 Add stickers by searching in the elements tab and resizing and moving them to your preferred area.
  • 🔗 Create a grid of visuals by adding multiple visuals as layers and adjusting their size and position.
  • 🌈 Use color overlays or textures by adding a color image from the Visuals Library and adjusting its size and position.
  • 🎬 Preview your scene by clicking the play button to see how the layers and visuals work together in motion.

Q & A

  • What is the latest feature introduced in Pictory?

    -The latest feature introduced in Pictory is layers, designed to empower customization.

  • How do you access the new layers feature in Pictory?

    -To access the new layers feature, head to your Pictory account and either create a new project or open an existing one.

  • What can you do with the layers feature in the visuals library?

    -With the layers feature, you can add more than one visual to each scene, allowing for more customization and creativity.

  • How do you change the background color in a Pictory project?

    -To change the background color, click on the color fill icon and select a pre-made solid color or create your own using the Color Picker.

  • How can you resize and move a visuals layer in Pictory?

    -After selecting the visuals layer, you can resize and move it to your desired position within the scene.

  • What is the purpose of the caption layer in Pictory?

    -The caption layer is used to add text, such as titles or descriptions, to your project.

  • How do you add a sticker to your Pictory project?

    -To add a sticker, select the elements tab, type in what you would like, select your chosen sticker, and click on it within the scene to resize and move it to your desired area.

  • How can you create a grid of visuals in Pictory?

    -To create a grid of visuals, select the visuals tab, find one you like, and add another visual as a layer by clicking on the plus icon. Repeat this process to fill the grid.

  • What is the purpose of the color overlay in Pictory?

    -The color overlay can be used to add a color gradient or texture to your project, enhancing the visual appeal.

  • How do you preview a scene in Pictory?

    -To preview a scene, click on the play button and watch your scene in action.

  • What are some creative ways to style layers in Pictory?

    -You can style layers by placing them above text, enlarging them to spread across the screen with a color block underneath, or decreasing their size to fit within the scene alongside other visuals.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Introducing Layers for Creative Freedom

Charlotte from PI introduces the new Layers feature, designed to enhance customization in projects. Users can start by accessing their PI account to create or open a project. Charlotte demonstrates the feature by creating a cherry blossom-themed explainer video, showcasing the ability to add multiple videos to each scene. She explains how to change the background color using the Color Picker, resize and move visuals, and create a title page. Charlotte also shows how to adjust captions and add stickers to the scene, providing a detailed walkthrough of using layers to enhance visual projects.

05:00

📸 Enhancing Scenes with Multiple Visuals

Charlotte demonstrates how to create a grid of four different visuals in a single scene by adding multiple layers. She shows how to resize and position each visual, speeding up the process for efficiency. Additionally, she explains how to use the visuals library to add color images as overlays for gradients or textures. By adjusting the layers' order and visibility, users can create intricate and visually appealing scenes. She also highlights how to preview scenes to see the results in action.

🌸 Styling Layers for Consistency and Creativity

Charlotte explores different ways to style layers within a background color. She shows how to position text and visuals to create a balanced layout, ensuring consistency across scenes. By using the visuals library, she finds complementary visuals and adds them as layers, resizing and positioning them for a cohesive look. She also demonstrates how to have two visuals playing side by side, providing a preview to see how they interact. This section emphasizes the creative potential of layering multiple elements in a project.

🔄 Overlaying Visuals and Fine-Tuning Details

Charlotte explains how to overlay two visuals at once by converting the background image to a layer and adjusting its opacity. She shows how to move layers beneath or above each other to achieve the desired visual effect. By fine-tuning the caption and adjusting animation speed, Charlotte demonstrates how to polish the final video. The preview feature allows users to see how the changes flow together, highlighting the endless possibilities that the Layers feature offers. The team at Pictory eagerly anticipates seeing the creative projects users will create with these new tools.

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Keywords

💡Layers

Layers in the context of the video refer to the ability to add multiple elements or visuals to a single scene within a project. This feature enhances customization and allows for a more complex and dynamic presentation. In the script, layers are used to add cherry blossom visuals, change background colors, and incorporate text and stickers, demonstrating the creative freedom layers provide.

💡Customization

Customization is the process of tailoring or modifying a product or service to meet specific needs or desires. In the video, customization is empowered by the layers feature, which allows users to personalize their projects with various elements like colors, visuals, and text. For example, the script mentions changing the background color and resizing visuals to fit the user's creative vision.

💡Cherry Blossom

Cherry blossom, or 'Sakura' in Japanese, symbolizes the arrival of spring and is a popular motif in Japanese culture. In the video, cherry blossom visuals are used as a seasonal theme, showcasing the beauty of this natural phenomenon. The script describes adding cherry blossom visuals to a project, emphasizing the feature's ability to incorporate culturally significant elements.

💡Visuals Library

The Visuals Library is a collection of media assets, such as videos and images, that users can access and incorporate into their projects. The script highlights the variety of cherry blossom visuals available in the library, which users can select and layer into their scenes to create a rich visual narrative.

💡Color Picker

A Color Picker is a tool that allows users to select a color from a visual spectrum or palette. In the video, the Color Picker is used to choose background colors for scenes, offering a way to adjust the aesthetic and mood of the project. The script illustrates this by showing how to select a solid color or create a custom color for the background.

💡Resize

Resizing is the action of changing the size of an object or element within a project. The script mentions resizing visuals and stickers to fit the desired layout of a scene, which is crucial for maintaining balance and composition in the final presentation.

💡Stickers

Stickers in this context are pre-designed decorative elements that can be added to a project for additional visual interest. The script describes selecting and placing stickers within a scene, demonstrating how they can be used to enhance the creative expression of the project.

💡Grid

A grid is a structure made up of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines, dividing a surface into equal or proportional areas. In the video, creating a grid of visuals is shown as a method to organize and display multiple images in a balanced and visually appealing manner.

💡Color Overlay

A color overlay is a technique where a solid color or gradient is placed over another element to create a specific effect or mood. The script explains how to add a color image from the library as an overlay to change the background or to add depth to the scene.

💡Animation

Animation in the context of the video refers to the process of giving life or movement to static elements within a project. The script mentions adjusting the speed of an animation to fit the desired pace of the scene, which is an important aspect of creating dynamic and engaging content.

💡Consistency

Consistency refers to the uniformity or harmony in the elements of a project, ensuring that it has a cohesive look and feel. The script emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistent background colors across different scenes to create a unified visual experience.

Highlights

Introduction of the latest feature 'layers' in Pictory to empower customization.

Accessing the Pictory account to create a new project or open an existing one.

Utilizing the visuals library to experiment with cherry blossom season visuals.

Adding more than one visual to each scene with the new layers feature.

Navigating to the new layers icon to access different layers in each scene.

Changing the background color using the color fill icon and color picker.

Resizing and moving the visuals layer to create a title page.

Adding a caption layer and centering it in the scene.

Removing the background color to match the visuals' aesthetic.

Adding stickers by selecting elements and resizing them to fit the scene.

Creating a grid of four different visuals by adding layers.

Using a color image as a color overlay for a gradient or texture effect.

Previewing the scene with the play button to watch it in action.

Converting the background image to a layer to maintain the original image.

Styling layers within a background color with different positioning techniques.

Consistency in background color across different scenes for a cohesive look.

Overlaying two visuals at once for a dynamic scene effect.

Adjusting opacity and editing captions to fit the layered visuals.

Adding animations and adjusting speed for a customized video effect.

The endless possibilities with layers now available in Pictory.