Call Out Title & Motion Tracking with an Object in Premiere Pro CC

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create callout titles and perform motion tracking in Adobe Premiere Pro CC. This process allows you to add dynamic text to your videos that follows a moving object, enhancing your content without needing After Effects or additional plugins.

Step 1: Create Callout Titles

1. Open Premiere Pro and Load Your Project

   • Start by opening Adobe Premiere Pro and loading the project where you want to add the callout title.

2. Access the Essential Graphics Panel

   • Go to the top menu and click on Window, then select Essential Graphics to open the panel.

3. Create a New Text Layer

   • Click on the New Layer button and select Text.
   • Type in the text you want for your callout title.

4. Customize Your Text

   • Use the options in the Essential Graphics panel to change the font, size, color, and alignment to match your video's aesthetics.

5. Add a Background Shape (Optional)

   • To make your text stand out, you can add a shape behind it. Click on the New Layer button and select Rectangle or another shape.
   • Adjust the size and position to fit your text.

6. Position Your Callout Title

   • Drag the text and shape layers to the desired position in the Program Monitor.

Step 2: Motion Tracking the Callout Title

1. Select the Callout Title Layer

   • In the timeline, click on the layer containing your callout title to ensure it's selected.

2. Enable Motion Tracking

   • Go to the Effect Controls panel. If it's not visible, click on Window in the top menu and select Effect Controls.
   • Under the Motion section, locate the Position property.

3. Add a Track Motion Effect

   • Right-click on the callout title layer in the timeline and choose Track Motion from the context menu.
   • This will bring up the tracking controls in the Program Monitor.

4. Define the Tracking Point

   • Move the tracking box to a point on the object you want to track. This could be a person or an object that moves throughout your clip.

5. Start Tracking

   • Click the Track Forward button (a play icon) in the tracking controls to begin the tracking process.
   • Premiere Pro will analyze the motion and apply it to your callout title.

6. Adjust Tracking Data (If Necessary)

   • After tracking, you might need to make minor adjustments. Check the position of the title against the object and fine-tune it if it drifts.

Conclusion

You have now successfully created a callout title and performed motion tracking in Adobe Premiere Pro CC. This technique enhances your videos by adding informative text that follows a moving object, making your content more engaging. For further exploration, consider experimenting with different text styles and shapes, or apply this technique to various projects to see how it can enhance your storytelling.