Take 5: Tips for Titling
Most of today's video editing programs include basic titling software. While anyone can type text and pop it on the screen, experienced title builders know a few tricks that make their titles better than the rest. Here are five things to think about as you create titles for your next video.
1. Preview your titles on a TV screen. Because computer monitors display higher resolution images than TVs, you cannot trust your computer monitor when building titles for video. While the color and size of your titles may look fantastic on your computer screen, the real test will be how they look when played back on a TV. Build your titles with the TV screen in mind.
2. Observe the safe title area. The preview window on your computer shows more than the viewer will actually see. If you build your titles so they extend to the edge of your preview window, they may be partially cut off on some TVs. Play it safe by building your titles in the inner 60% of the scre…
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