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Kevin-Monahan
Community Manager
Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
Community Manager
February 23, 2017

Hi johnjohnjon,

Did you ever figure out how to overlay an image? Please let us know if you found success or if you still need help.

Thanks,
Kevin

Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
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Anonymous
February 24, 2017

No still waiting on a reply

Kevin-Monahan
Community Manager
Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
Community Manager
February 24, 2017

Hi johnjohnjon,

Are you still seeing the warning dialog box after importing the image? If so, you may need to transcode it using Adobe Media Encoder. See if you can use the GoPro Cineform codec.

I see the YouTube video and the image, however, the image is only a few pixels tall and wide in dimension. That may be at the heart of the situation.

If that is not your issue, to create any image overlay, do the following:

  1. Stack 2 layers
  2. Place the layer you want to overlay at the top of the layer stack
  3. With that layer still selected, press S to reveal the Scale Property
  4. Enter in a desired setting for scale, say, 50%. The overlaid image scales down, revealing the background
  5. Drag the overlaid image to a new position anywhere in the comp
  6. Render the composition

I hope this simple set of steps helps. If not, please let us know.

Thanks,
Kevin

Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
    stefan_gru
    stefan_gru
    Inspiring
    February 18, 2017

    johnjohnjon  wrote

    Its saying file isn't supported. If I give you a link to the video could you help me and do it

    I think the answer is yes but you haven't supplied any link, so we all are in the dark. Premiere Pro may be the better tool for your particular needs than After Effects. Watch the "3. Add titles and graphics" video here: Try basic video editing techniques

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    Anonymous
    February 18, 2017

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    Anonymous
    February 18, 2017

    Thats whats its saying with picture the mp4 wouldnt import so I converted it to wmv

    The link to the video is

    The Bedroom Best R&B 90's Sexy Love Music - YouTube

    The image I want overlayed is

    http://xxgasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/wife_having-516.jpg

    Salman Khan Ghauri
    Salman Khan Ghauri
    Participant
    January 26, 2017

    Hi @johnjohnjon,

    Since you posted your query in After Effects forums, there are two ways you can overlay an image over a video:

    1): First Option:

    • Open After Effects and import you video and the image you want to overlay.
    • Drag your video on to the new composition button at the bottom of the project panel (creates a new Ae composition with your video's settings)
    • From the project panel, drag your image in the timeline and make sure it rests on top of the video layer, and then scale and position it according to your needs.
    • Render your composition with required settings.

    1): 2nd Option:

    • Open Adobe Media Encoder
    • Drag your video in the queue
    • Select your format and click on match source
    • Under Effects section, click on image overlay check box
    • Choose the image to overlay
    • Adjust the size, position and opacity
    • Click on ok to accept the settings
    • Specify your render location
    • Press Enter or Click on start queue button to start encoding.

    I hope it helps.

    -best

    Salman.

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      Anonymous
      February 12, 2017

      Its saying file isnt supported.If I give you a link to the video could you help me and do it

      Dave_LaRonde
      Dave_LaRonde
      Inspiring
      February 16, 2017

      Just trying to overlay an image on a vid downloaded from YouTube


      You need to learn about after effects.  It ain't no app you can use like a one-trick pony.  You need to learn the basics, AND the arcane AE terminology.

      For example, we don't know what you mean by "overlay".  "Overlay" is an After Effects Blend Mode, AE folks know what it means, but I bet you don't have the first clue what an overlay does, and didn't even know that it meant something specific.

      Get your basic training here:

      After Effects tutorials

      ...and blow it off at your peril.

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