Titles Articles

• Less is More - Editing Titles and Graphics
  April, 2011
  by Mark Montgomery
  Creating professional titles and graphics in your video production is no easy feat. As an editor, you can often be burdened for hours creating titles that…
• Tips for Lower Third Titles
  April, 2010
  by Mark Montgomery
  The best way to identify your Spokesperson in your video is by using a lower third byline. Creating them is more than just making a title, they identify a…
• The Art Of The Title Sequence
  August, 2009
  by Edward B. Driscoll, Jr.
  Title sequences contribute both information & atmosphere to a video. A stylish title sequence when properly executed, adds an immediate air of…
• A Titillating Tickler on Titling
  February, 2007
  by Morgan Paar
  Quick, open your titler, choose a trendy font and color, then type some words and position it on the screen; done. But there is more, much more, to titles than…
• Edit Points: Flash Titler
  December, 1994
  by Mark Bosko
  Flash Titler
• Video Editing: Inserting Movie Credits
  November, 1996
  by Mike Loehr
  How to use a titler to insert cool movie credits into your video.
• Edit Suite: Choosing a Titler
  June, 1996
  by Mike Loehr
  A titler will do more than just put text on the screen--it can also give your productions a more professional look.
• Titles: From the Simple to the Sophisticated
  October, 1995
  by Larry Burke-Weiner
  Innovative titling is an effective and relatively inexpensive way of taking raw footage and spicing it up. Here's how it's done.
• Getting the Most from Videomaker
  November, 1994
  by Crissy Follmann
  letters to the editor
• Desktop Video: Tips for Terrific Titles
  May, 1995
  by Scott Anderson
  Tips for Terrific Titles
• The ABCs of Character Generators
  October, 1995
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  Videomaker's latest survey of the consumer CG market, from simple stand-alone units to fukll-blown DTV software-based titlers.
• A Dabbler’s Guide to Computer Video
  October, 1999
  by Karen Director
  Many people think computer video is still too scary, with visions of SCSI drives, codecs and frame rates dancing in their heads. To many people, computer video…
• What a Character: Top Titling Solutions
  September, 1997
  by William Ronat
  Are your titles a snooze? Don't despair -- they won't be after you've read this feature surveying titling and character-generator products.
• Titlers: The Untold Story
  January, 1998
  by Alice Patterson
  Throw out your magic markers and construction paper -- this buyer's guide to titlers will help you choose from simple or sophisticated, stand-alone or computer-…
• Titling for Under a Buck
  August, 1998
  by Patrick Lang
  You don't need to shell out major dollars on expensive character generators to achieve those desired titles. We'll show you three cheap titles you can make in&h…
• Videomaker FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
  August, 1998
  by Joe McCleskey
  Frequently asked questions from you, frequently offered answers from us.
• Get the Words Out: The Textual World of Titlers
  December, 1998
  by Larry Lemm
  Titles give the first impression that many people will have of your video. This feature and buyer's guide will introduce you to available titling products and…
• Edit Suite: You're Entitled!
  January, 1999
  by Jim Stinson
  Creative titling is a fun and easy way to add spice and character to your videos.
• Titlers Buyer’s Guide
  December, 1999
  by Wendy Nichols
  Whether you’re looking for a stand-alone character generator or a computer-based titling software, you’ll find it here in our extensive buyer’s guide.
• Edit Suite: Titles the Old-Fashioned Way
  February, 2000
  by Jim Stinson
  Titles don't have to be fancy to be effective.
• Edit Suite: Pesky Edit Blemishes
  May, 2000
  by Jim Stinson
  Attention to detail pays off in the end.
• Edit Suite: Fresh Ideas for Titles
  September, 2000
  by Jim Stinson
  Let's jump beyond the basics and consider titles as a creative component of your shows.
• Take 5: Tips for Titling
  November, 2000
  by Chuck Peters
  Tips for Titling
• Character Generator Buyer's Guide
  December, 2000
  by Tony Kilcollins
  If you're looking for the right equipment to create titles, standalone or software, this is the buyer's guide for you.
• Computer Editing: Let's Talk Titles
  February, 2001
  by Bill Harrington
  Find out everything you need to know to make great titles for all your video productions.
• Projected Titles: Creative Tips for Video Titling
  May, 2001
  by Randall Redmond
  Creating unique and interesting title effects for your video doesn't have to be difficult or expensive.
• Shooting for Video Graphics
  December, 2002
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  Will your video include graphics and on-screen identifiers? It's important to shoot with your graphics in mind.
• Computer Editing: Making Moving Titles
  October, 2001
  by Don Collins
  Making moving titles is easy with today's video editing software.
• The Art of Titling
  September, 2001
  by Tyris M. Audronis
  Learn to make better titles with these tricks of the titling trade.
• Computer Editing: Introduction to Computer Animation
  February, 2002
  by Scott Anderson
  Today's powerful animation software can help you create dazzling animation productions.