How to clone myself with Videoleap | Videoleap x Hallie Tut

How to Clone Myself with Videoleap | Videoleap x Hallie Tut

Creating a moving interactive clone shot using Videoleap is a fun and innovative project. In this guide, we'll walk you through the entire process step-by-step, ensuring you achieve a flawless end result.

Step 1: Preparing for the Shoot

Choose Your Location: Pick a spot that allows you to fit multiple clones within the same frame.
Setup Your Camera: Position your camera horizontally to accommodate several clones and secure it on a tripod. This helps maintain a consistent frame.
Start Shooting: Begin filming from your first position. Ensure that any object, like a slinky, stays in the exact same spot as you move to different positions.
One Long Take: Shoot everything in one continuous take to prevent any camera movements, which can be crucial for a seamless clone effect.

Step 2: Editing in Videoleap

Import the Clip: Transfer your long take into a new Videoleap project.
Split the Video: Use the split tool to divide the video into different segments where you appear in separate positions. Discard the parts in between each segment.
Create Layers for Clones:
- Select the second clip and use the “Mixer” tool to bring it up as a new layer.
- Apply a linear mask to reveal the first clone beneath the second layer.
- Align the layers so that the interaction with the object (slinky) looks seamless, using keyframes to adjust the mask.
Repeat for More Clones:
- For the third clip, drag it into the mixer layer and use the “Arrange” tool to position the layer on top.
- Apply the linear mask again and repeat the keyframe animation process.
- For the fourth position, trim the video to end the sequence at your desired point.
Export the Project: Save the project at the highest resolution possible based on the original video quality.

Step 3: Final Adjustments

New Project Setup: Create a new project in Videoleap and change the canvas size to a vertical 9x16 aspect ratio.
Adjust the Video: Resize and reposition your video to fit each clone into the frame. Add keyframes and adjust the timeline to simulate a panning camera effect.

Keywords

Clone Shot
Videoleap
Linear Mask
Keyframe Animation
Camera Setup
Video Editing

FAQ

Q: What’s the most important step in shooting the clone video? A: Ensuring that the camera is secure on a tripod and shooting everything in one long take to avoid any movement is crucial.

Q: How do I use the linear mask tool in Videoleap? A: Navigate to the mask tool, choose the linear mask, and adjust it to reveal the clones in layers below, refining the mask to avoid interference with other clones.

Q: How do I keep objects like a slinky in the same spot throughout the shoot? A: Make sure to place and leave the object in the exact same position each time you move to a new spot to maintain continuity.

Q: What resolution should I export my video in? A: Export the project in the highest resolution possible, depending on the original quality of your shot video, to ensure the best result in the final output.

Q: Can I adjust the canvas size in Videoleap for different aspect ratios? A: Yes, you can change the canvas size to vertical 9x16 or any other desired aspect ratio in Videoleap’s settings.