Create lower thirds with VEGAS Pro 14 and NewBlueFX Titler Pro 5

The opportunities to design texts in videos attractively are diverse nowadays. With the software VEGAS Pro 14 and the NewBlueFX Titler Pro 5, you gain control to create creative lower thirds and text effects. This guide will walk you through the process of customizing text elements and show you how to effectively implement them in your projects.

Key insights

• You can use 3D effects as well as specific text styles for your lower thirds.
• Various lower thirds and animations are available for you to choose from.
• The process of customizing texts is intuitive and allows for easy implementation of your creative ideas.

Step-by-step guide

1. Working in the 3D area

To start with the 3D area, select the “3D Face” option. Here you have the opportunity to adjust the edge overlay and apply various effects. You can double-click on the area at any time and change settings to create, for example, an offset.

2. Creating shadows

An important effect you can add is the shadow. Close the 3D area to switch to the shadow settings. The shadow can be configured according to your wishes and will be visible later in the final display of the text.

3. Selecting effects

In this step, a variety of preset effects are available to you, such as color and brightness effects. Go into effect mode and select the effects you want to use. You can apply these effects immediately to the text to gain a visual impression.

4. Isolating effects

You also have the option to isolate the layer to select specific effects for certain text elements. This helps to keep track of things and apply individual effects selectively. To do this, go to the options in the blending settings.

5. Using transitions

Transitions are an essential part of video production. You can choose between several options to add dynamics to your video. Use the transitions area to select animations like “Citylights” and activate them in the effects area.

6. Adjusting shapes and text

Another creative possibility is to add shapes. Whether it’s a star or another shape, you can move and adjust these at any time. This not only changes the visual appearance but also gives you more design options for the interior text.

7. Improving text

Now that you have added shapes, you can take the time to further improve the text. Here you can bring in other effects or change the lighting. Experiment with different styles and find out which one best fits your project.

8. Accessing the library

To further customize your text effects, you can use the library. With drag and drop, you can apply desired attributes directly to your text. This offers you enormous flexibility for customization.

9. Using templates

A practical feature is the project templates that you can use to quickly create attractive lower thirds. Whether they are lower thirds or main titles, you can select these predefined styles and insert them directly into your project.

10. Subtitles and text input

You have the option to integrate subtitles into your project. Click on the placeholder to enter your text and make adjustments directly. This allows you to quickly edit and optimize your text at any time.

11. Preview and adjustments

Before you finalize your project, you should take a look at the preview. There you can view your animations and texts in real-time and make changes where necessary. Make sure everything looks the way you envisioned it.

12. Completing the animation

Once you have made all the settings and adjustments, you can finalize the animation. This allows you to save your project for later use and adopt all your adjustments.

Summary - Optimal Use of VEGAS Pro 14 with NewBlueFX Titler Pro 5

You have learned in this guide how to effectively work with the tools of VEGAS Pro 14 and NewBlueFX Titler Pro 5. From selecting effects to using templates and specific text adjustments, you will be able to create impressive lower thirds for your videos.