Abstract: In a new computer implemented method for digital compositing of live action and animation video clips, a digital live action video layer is received, a digital animation layer is generated without a background, a time and location in the digital live action video layer where the digital animation layer must be superimposed is determined, the digital animation layer is superimposed over the live action video layer at the determined time and location, the superimposition is continued over the length of the live action video layer, with location selection adjusted as needed, and a composite digital video is output.