Create Engaging Text Pop-ups on Screen with Davinci Resolve

Create Engaging Text Pop-ups on Screen with Davinci Resolve

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Why is it important to make your text pop up in style?
3. Step 1: Setting up the background and audio
4. Step 2: Adding a text layer
5. Step 3: Adjusting the text properties
6. Step 4: Styling the text in the Fusion tab
7. Step 5: Customizing fonts and colors
8. Step 6: Animating the text to pop up
9. Step 7: Finalizing the text effect
10. Conclusion

Introduction

In this tutorial, I will teach you how to make your ordinary text look way cooler and pop up as you speak. This effect adds a unique touch to your videos and captures the viewer's attention. The best part is, it only takes a few minutes to achieve this stylish text effect. So, if you're looking to enhance your video editing skills, continue reading to learn how to make your text pop up in style.

Why is it important to make your text pop up in style?

Before we dive into the step-by-step process, let's discuss why adding a pop-up text effect can be beneficial for your videos. When you incorporate visually appealing text animations, it helps to engage the audience and make your content stand out. By making your text pop up as you speak, you create a captivating visual experience that keeps viewers interested and entertained throughout your video.

Step 1: Setting up the background and audio

To begin, open DaVinci Resolve and create a new project. Start by adding a simple background to your timeline. It can be a picture or a video; the choice is yours. Next, import your audio file and place it on the timeline.

Step 2: Adding a text layer

In the Effects Library, navigate to the Toolbox section and select Titles. Choose the Text Plus option and drag it above the background in the timeline. Adjust the length of the text layer to match the duration of your other clips for a symmetrical look.

Step 3: Adjusting the text properties

In the Inspector tab, you can customize various properties of the text layer. Begin by reducing the size of the text to make it more manageable. Then, anchor the text to the top-left corner of the screen by adjusting the V Anchor and H Anchor settings. Choose a font that suits your style and type out the sentence you want to pop up.

Step 4: Styling the text in the Fusion tab

Now, don't worry—I'm not going to overwhelm you with complex nodes in the Fusion tab. We'll focus on using Fusion to style our text. Switch to the Fusion tab, enable the Single Viewer, and remove the checkered underlay and display guides for better visibility.

Step 5: Customizing fonts and colors

In the Fusion tab, select the text layer and position the anchor point at the top left of the safety boundary. Adjust the size of the text until the longest line touches the outer safety border. To ensure consistency, use character level styling to modify each line of text individually. Highlight each line and adjust the size to align with the safety border.

Step 6: Animating the text to pop up

Now comes the fun part—animating the text to pop up as you speak. Return to the Edit tab and select the text layer in the timeline. In the Inspector tab, set the Write On property to the beginning, effectively making the text invisible. Find the first word you want to pop up, add a keyframe under Write On, move forward one frame, and adjust the Write On slider to reveal the word. Repeat this process for each word you want to animate.

Step 7: Finalizing the text effect

After animating all the words, review your video and make any necessary adjustments to the timing and positioning. Once you're satisfied with the overall look of the text pop-up effect, you can go ahead and export your video with the stylish text.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to make your text pop up in style using Davinci Resolve. By following these simple steps, you can enhance your videos and create an engaging visual experience for your viewers. Experiment with different fonts, colors, and animations to add your unique touch and make your text truly stand out. So, go ahead and start implementing this effect in your videos to captivate your audience and take your editing skills to the next level.