Lesson 3: Customizing Text Titles in DaVinci Resolve
Now that you have formatted your video with transitions, you are going to add titles to your introductory video. By adding these text features to your video, you are providing your learners with a professional format that will make your video more engaging and enhance its clarity and understanding. The video tutorial below will help guide you through the steps on this page. Remember to pick more traditional fonts that are professional and easy to read and match the qualities of the university bumper video.
Steps to Customizing Text Titles in DaVinci Resolve:
1. Go to the “Effects Library” and locate the “Titles” section.
2. Select a simple text title (e.g., “Lower Thirds”) and place it on a new layer above the main footage.
3. Edit the text in the “Inspector” panel at the top right of the screen to reflect the course title, professor’s name, etc.
4. Adjust font, color, position, and animation effects as needed.
Video showing how to customize and add titles in DaVinci Resolve.
Source Reference: Walraven, N. (2024, November 20). University Skaro: Customize titles and text in DaVinci Resolve. YouTube. https://youtu.be/A_kOCZxc7hg?si=4t3wo11D7QyBqOkU
Created by: Natalie Walraven via DaVinci Resolve, Canva and YouTube
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