# Picture in Picture (PIP) Layer

Source: https://mimolive.com/user-manual/live-editing/layers/layout/picture-in-picture-pip/  
Last updated: 2023-08-08  
Section: Layers, Video Effects & Live Editing › Layers Overview › Layout Layers  

### What is a PIP?

The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) effect is a great way to overlay one video or image over another, typically in a smaller frame. It's a popular technique for adding commentary to a video, showing two angles of the same scene, or for instructional videos where you might show a presenter alongside their presentation slides.

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### Introduction to PIP

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) is a versatile effect that allows you to overlay a smaller video or image on top of a larger one. In the context of mimoLive, the PIP layer provides an intuitive way to add this effect to your live broadcasts, recordings, or streams.

#### How to add a pip layer to my mimoLive document?

1. **Launch mimoLive** and open your desired project.
2. Navigate to the **Layers Stack** panel.
3. Click the **"+"** button to add a new layer.
4. From the dropdown list, select **PIP**

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#### Configuring the PIP Layer

1. **Layer Variants** Add variants with the "+" below the preview window
2. **Triggers** Add hotkeys to toggle the Layer states and Layer Variants
3. **Control:** Do Shrink ON/OFF
You can switch the layer to to fullscreen mode.
4. **PIP Selection**: Once you've added the PIP layer, you'll need to select the sources. Typically, there's a main source (background) and a PIP source (foreground). Assign each source as required.
5. **Transition**: Decide if you want the PIP window to fade in, slide in, or change to fullscreen, and set the duration for this transition.
6. **Geometry**: Adjust the position of your PIP window by dragging it around the preview. You can also resize it using the corner handles.

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#### Tips for Effective PIP Usage

- **Composition**: Ensure that the content in the PIP window doesn't obscure critical information in the main video.
- **Consistency**: If using PIP frequently throughout a broadcast, keep its position and size consistent unless there's a need to change.
- **Quality**: Ensure that the content in the PIP is of high quality. Blurry or pixelated content can be distracting.

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With mimoLive's intuitive interface and robust PIP capabilities, creating professional-looking broadcasts with layered content becomes a breeze. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, the PIP layer is a valuable tool in your mimoLive toolkit.