Adding text, titles, or captions to your video project in the Windows video editor involves browsing options, placing your selection on the timeline, and then customizing its appearance and timing.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
Step 1: Browse and Select Your Text or Title
The first step is to explore the available text styles and title options.
- Access the Text Options: Look for a "Text" tab or button within the editor's toolbar or menu. Clicking this tab will typically reveal a library of various text templates and styles.
- Preview Options: Browse through the different text and title options available. These might include simple text overlays, animated titles, lower thirds, or caption styles. Many editors allow you to preview how the text will look and animate before you select it.
Step 2: Add Your Text or Title onto the Timeline
Once you've found a text style you like, you need to add it to your video project.
- Select and Add: Choose the desired text or title template from the browsing area. You can usually drag and drop it directly onto the video timeline, or there might be an "Add to Timeline" button.
- Placement: The text will appear on a separate track above your video clips on the timeline. You can typically click and drag the text block on the timeline to position it at the exact point in your video where you want it to appear.
Step 3: Edit and Customize Your Text or Title
After adding the text to the timeline, you can personalize it.
- Enter Your Text: Double-click the text block on the timeline or select it and look for an editing panel or text box. This is where you'll type in your actual text message.
- Customize Appearance: Most editors offer extensive customization options. These can include:
- Font Style and Size: Change the typeface and size of your text.
- Color: Select a color for your text.
- Alignment: Adjust how the text is positioned (left, center, right).
- Background: Add a background color or box behind the text for readability.
- Animation: Choose intro and outro animations for how the text appears and disappears.
- Adjust Duration and Timing: On the timeline, you can usually click and drag the ends of the text block to shorten or extend how long the text remains visible on screen. Ensure the text appears and disappears at the precise moments you intend.
By following these steps – selecting, adding, and editing – you can effectively incorporate text overlays and titles to enhance your video projects in the Windows video editor.
