Videoleap Tutorial | Opaque Text

Hey, how are you doing? I hope you're well. Welcome to this Videoleap tutorial. In this video, I was recently asked a great question that I realized I haven't covered before. So, here's a video on it!

Introduction

PS commented: "Hi Matt, can you make text transparent in Videoleap so you just have the image coming through the text, but the rest of the background is opaque?"

Yes, we can definitely do that! The technique involves using blending modes. Let me show you exactly how we do it.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Add Text to Your Video

First, I have some stock footage here. Double-tap to add some text. Let's use the word "pandemic," as it feels quite relevant right now. Scale the text up to make it more pronounced. Ensure that your playhead is at the start of the timeline so the text appears from the beginning.

2. Add a Stroke to the Text

To make the text stand out, go to Stroke. Increase the width of the stroke to outline the text. Then, hit the back arrow to confirm your changes. Now you've got an outline, which we'll play with next. Change the color of the outline to something different from the background. This will be important later.

3. Blending Modes

Now, go to Blending. There are several modes you can use to achieve the effect you want:

Darken: This mode will show the text with a darker overlay of the background.
Color Burn: Offers a similar effect but with more intensity.
Multiply: This works well if the outline color is different from the background.
Soft Light and Hard Light: These will also blend the text but may require some tweaking.

Avoid using Lighten and Light Plus, as they won't work well for this technique.

Adding Keyframes and Animations

To animate the text, add a keyframe by pressing the diamond button in the corner. This will place a small diamond on your timeline. Then drag the text out to the duration of your video. Move the text across, and it will automatically keyframe for you. Now, when you play the video, the text will pan across the screen slowly.

You can also add other effects and animations. For instance, split the text at a point, add an animation like a spin or flicker in the middle, and enhance it with some music.

Conclusion

I hope this answered your question, PS. Feel free to add music or additional effects to give your video more impact. Take care, everyone, and I'll speak to you all soon!

Keywords

Videoleap
Transparent Text
Blending Modes
Keyframe
Animation
Text Effects

FAQ

Q1: How do I make text transparent in Videoleap? A1: Use blending modes such as Darken, Multiply, or Color Burn to create a transparent text effect while keeping the rest of the background opaque.

Q2: Can I add animations to transparent text? A2: Yes, you can add keyframes and use various animations like spin or flicker to make the text more dynamic.

Q3: What colors should I use for the text outline? A3: Choose a color that is different from your video’s background to make sure the effect is visible.

Q4: Why are Lighten and Light Plus blending modes not suitable? A4: These modes usually do not work well for creating a transparent text effect with an opaque background.

Q5: How do I make sure the text appears from the start of the video? A5: Ensure that your playhead is positioned at the start of the timeline before adding the text.

Videoleap Tutorial | Opaque Text