How to Add MOVING Text In Adobe Premiere Pro

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of adding moving text to your videos using Adobe Premiere Pro. Animating your text can enhance your video’s appeal and convey information more effectively. Whether you're creating content for YouTube or other platforms, this skill is essential for producing professional-looking videos.

Step 1: Create a New Text Layer

1. Open Adobe Premiere Pro and load your project.
2. Go to the File menu and select New, then choose Legacy Title or use the Text Tool (T) from the toolbar.
3. Click on the Program Monitor to create a new text box.
4. Type your desired text in the box.
5. Customize the font, size, and color in the Title Properties panel.

Step 2: Position Your Text

1. With the text layer selected, use the Selection Tool to drag and position your text where you want it to appear on the screen.
2. Ensure that the text is visible against the video background. Adjust the size or add a shadow if needed for better contrast.

Step 3: Animate the Text

1. Select your text layer in the timeline.
2. Go to the Effect Controls panel.
3. Locate the Position property. Click on the stopwatch icon to enable keyframing.
4. Move the playhead to the point in the timeline where you want the animation to start.
5. Adjust the Position values to set the starting point of your text animation.
6. Move the playhead to where you want the animation to end and adjust the Position values again. This creates a transition.

Step 4: Add Motion Effects

1. In the Effects panel, search for the Push effect or any other desired motion effect.
2. Drag the effect onto your text layer in the timeline.
3. Customize the effect settings in the Effect Controls panel as needed to achieve the desired look.

Step 5: Preview and Adjust

1. Play back your video to see the text animation in action.
2. Adjust the timing of the keyframes or effect settings for a smoother animation.
3. Make sure the text remains on screen for enough time to be read easily.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively add and animate moving text in Adobe Premiere Pro, enhancing your video production quality. Experiment with different text styles and animations to find what best fits your content. For further learning, consider exploring additional effects and transitions available in Premiere Pro.