Multiple Exposure Video Test

[tom95521]

Trying to create something in PTE that was created with another product. Kind of like motion blur but different.

3 copies of video
top layer 12% opacity - 1 second start time offset
middle layer 25% opacity - 0.5 second start time offset
bottom layer 100% opacity - 0 second start time offset

I don't think the blending mode is perfect but you can still see the multiple exposure effect. Spacing is controlled by time offset. The videos should be shot with a tripod so the focus is sharp for the background (ocean is out of focus).

Videos from https://www.pexels.com/videos/

Thanks,
Tom

 

[Lin Evans]

Cool effect!  Which competitive product did you see that in?

Best regards,

Lin

[tom95521]

Hi Lin,

I'll PM you a link to the video. I think they use a different method based on combining a number of still photos and fading opacity compared to PTE video delayed start time. Adobe After Effects has the ability to do this too.

Thanks,
Tom

[Tauratinzwe]

Intriguing effect!  Must try it.  Thanks for sharing how to do it.

[tom95521]

It might be possible to simulate long exposure (motion trail) if you make enough copies of video and start time offset closer together. I have only experimented with 3 layers of video.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[Lin Evans]

You've got it !!!  That's exactly the same effect as shown in the video rendition...

Best regards,

Lin

[tom95521]

I think PTE could manage to play a large number of video copies but it would require a different blending mode (additive?) to make it look realistic. Right now the layers do not blend properly. That's why I have set the 2 top layers to very low opacity values so they do not wash out the background video too much. It's a fun experiment.

Thanks,
Tom