Create subscription button animation for YouTube

You want to enhance your own YouTube videos by creating an appealing subscription button animation? In this tutorial, I will show you how to do this using the powerful software tools DaVinci Resolve and Photoshop. We will guide you through the process from the initial design steps in Photoshop to the complete animation in DaVinci Resolve. Let's get started!

Key Takeaways

• You can create a customized subscription button animation for YouTube using Photoshop and DaVinci Resolve.
• Important elements such as the subscription button, cursor, and other icons need to be created or downloaded in Photoshop.
• Animations in DaVinci Resolve allow you to create a high-quality and appealing presentation.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Creating Images

First, you need the necessary materials. Open Photoshop and create a new project with a format of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The format is important for later use on YouTube.

Delete the background layer to have a clean workspace. Now it's time to create the subscription button. To do this, select the rectangle tool.

Step 2: Designing the Subscription Button

Now draw a rectangle and choose a red color that matches the typical YouTube style. You can round the corners of the rectangle to complete the design.

Next, we want to add text. Activate the text tool and write "Subscribe" in the middle of the button. Make sure to choose a readable font and an appropriate font size.

To ensure the text looks good, experiment with different fonts until you are satisfied. It's important for the subscription button in the video to be engaging and easily readable.

Step 3: Exporting the Graphics

Once your subscription button is ready, export it as a PNG with a transparent background. Go to "File" > "Export" > "Export As" and choose the PNG format.

You also need various icons, such as a cursor or a bell. You can create these in Photoshop or download them from platforms like Pexels or Freepik.

Step 4: Importing into DaVinci Resolve

After all the necessary images and icons have been created and exported in Photoshop, open DaVinci Resolve. Import the graphics created earlier and a mouse click sound through "Import Media".

Create a new timeline and add the solid color for the background - ideally in a successful shade of green to facilitate later editing.

Step 5: Creating the First Animation

First, drag your subscription button onto the timeline. We want to animate the button by setting the position in the keyframes. The animation should be designed so that the button moves from bottom to top into the video.

Now, add the cursor. Make sure it is positioned above the subscription button to show the correct interaction in the video.

Step 6: Animate Cursor

The same principle applies to the cursor. You also need to animate it so that it clicks on the subscribe button as soon as it appears.

Position the cursor in the right place and activate keyframes for the animation there as well, so that the cursor smoothly moves in as the button becomes visible.

Step 7: Integrate Sound Effects

Now insert the mouse click sound previously imported into the timeline so that it plays when the cursor clicks on the subscribe button. This adds to the realism of your animation.

Step 8: Animate Bell

If you also want a bell in your animation, add it now and animate it to appear after the cursor has clicked on the subscribe button. Make sure the animation is well synchronized in timing.

Step 9: Fine-Tuning

Now go through the entire timeline and make sure that the animation effects run smoothly. You can also adjust the duration of the visualizations to ensure an optimal pace for your viewers.

Step 10: Export the Animation

Once you are satisfied with your animation and it contains all the desired elements, it's time to export it. Choose the MP4 format and the appropriate codec settings, then press "Render all".

Step 11: Export Transparent Background

If you want to export your animation with a transparent background for use in various projects, go back to the edit area of DaVinci Resolve. Turn off the green background at this point and select AVI as the format.

Summary

With Photoshop and DaVinci Resolve, you have the ability to create high-quality and engaging animations for your YouTube videos. In this guide, you learned how to design a subscribe button, animate it in DaVinci Resolve, and connect all components into a seamless video.