[Alex Jarvis] "So what you are saying is that it is possible link one layer (video) to two different layers (comic templates) and have them zoom in and out independently of one another? I guess that is the question I am trying to ask."
You can parent every element in the scene to a single null object, then animate the null. While you're showing one video full-screen, end one comic book layer, and begin another.
[Alex Jarvis] "Well I'm certainly no expert, but not an amateur. And judging by the responses here, as well as the blogs you linked to and several searches I did prior to posting here, there doesn't seem to be any specific terminology for this effect."
I didn't intend any offense, but given the nature of your question and when you spoke of cuts and tracks (whereas an AE artist would think of splits and layers), I assume you have an editing background, not a compositing background.
I'm with you -- I have no idea what to call this effect. However, it's very easily done with compositing fundamentals: layering, parenting, then keyframing position and scale.
It's like giving directions: no one can tell you exactly how to get where you want to go unless they know where you are now. I have referred you to introductory materials which will explain these concepts in full detail, but if you've got a specific question about anything I mentioned, I'd be happy to discuss it a bit more.
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