On message text is a strong tool to talk to your viewers directly while creating your videos. From adding subtitles to annotations of motion graphics or superb titles within videos, Alight Motion provides several tools to help enhance the creativity. In this guide, you’ll learn how to adjust, create, and style your text content in Alight Motion to stay on point with the look of your video.
How to Add text in Alight motion Step by Step Guide
Creating a New Project
- Open Alight Motion, now tap on the “+” symbol to begin a new project.
- Select your video resolution either in 1080, 720, and so on, the frame rate and aspect ratios based on your project.
- This step also makes your text to be sharp and also in the correct proportions in relation to the size of the video.
Adding a Text Layer
If you find yourself on your project, click on the “+” button at the bottom of the interface.
From there, choose ‘Text’. This will bring a text box right on the screen.
Editing the Text
Touch on the text box to insert your preferred text for typing.
Once your text is in place, you can access customization options, such as:
- Font selection: The available options for applying styles of contents are options of choosing font types, such as the bold type, the italic type, and the decorative type.
- Font size and color: Make the input box as large as necessary for your project and select a color shade that stands out against your background.
- Text alignment: There are three possible settings: left aligned, center aligned or right aligned according to where the text should appear on the screen.
Animating Your Text
Want your text to move? Utility of Alight Motion includes text animation with keyframes.
- Right click your text layer and click on the “Animate” button.
- They should be properly placed at that point on the timeline through use of keyframes so as to control the movement.
- You should also be able to add several effects to the text that causes it to fade in, slide in or rotate as a way of enhancing it.
Adding Text Effects
In case you would like your text to look more unique, you can add effects in Alight Motion.
- Shadows: Place a drop shadow so that your text appears to have three dimensions.
- Strokes: How about underlining your text very thick so that it gives your text a bold look like the one shown below.
- Glow: Contrast with a neon-looking highlight, add one for neon-style text.
- If you want to make it have a 3D like appearance try the 3D text effects under effects drop down.
Timing the Text
- Timing is imperative when making your text appear on your video so that it is in the correct position where it needs to be.
- Open the timeline by double-clicking on the text layer and change their start and end times.
- You can also adjust the text’s position over relevant audio cues or video actions so you know when the text should be displayed.
Producing Your Video with Text
- Next, use your finger and press the export button the located at the top part of the interface.
- Set your export options (quality, size and type).
- MP4 is the most commonly used in sharing on social media platforms.
Tips for Making Your Text Stand Out
- Use bold fonts: When it comes to titles, both titles which come at the beginning of and those within the text, headers should appear in bold.
- Contrasting colors: Therefore, it is advisable to apply text colors while ensuring that the specified texts stand out clear over the said background.
- Keep it simple: Do not use too much text within the video, so as not to confuse the audience.
Conclusion
Texts put in Alight Motion are the effective tool that can help to bring your videos to a higher level. Wherever you’re placing text, be it titles, subtitles or the creative typography, the app provides enough ammunition you can use to bring the text to life. Originally, it takes only a few steps to customize the text as well as to animate it according to the preferred design. Happy editing!
FAQs
Is it possible to change the font style in Alight Motion?
Yes, in Alight Motion you can find a lot of texts and fonts to choose from and even add more of your own desired fonts.
How do I add 3D text effects?
Another one is to double-click the chosen text and, switching to its effects panel, apply ‘3D’.
Is it possible to animate single letters?
Indeed, upon rasterizing a text layer, it becomes possible to animate letters within the Alight Motion app by dissecting the specific component.
How do export settings work on social media?
For social media, exporting in 1080p resolution with a 16:It indicated that horizontal 9 aspect ratio and MP4 format is excellent.
How do I fix blurry text?
Make sure your project resolution is set to at least 1080p and do not apply large font sizes after you type it because it becomes blurry.
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