This will open a new tab in your browser and bring up Adobe Fonts, the main fonts database. If that is the case, you can add additional fonts by going to the Add Adobe Fonts option ( formerly Typekit) at the top right-hand corner of the drop-down font menu. Step 4: Consider Adding a Custom FontĪdobe Premiere Pro has a set amount of font styles already loaded in the program, but it is entirely possible that you might want to use another font in your project. From here you can modify the text as you see fit within your project. To work with a certain piece of text, you have to have that specific layer of text highlighted before you can change anything. To customize your text for things like shape, size, and color, you need to be in the Essential Graphics panel, where you can view all the options for your text. Step 3: Customize the Text Shape, Size, and Color The difference being that creating an actual text box confines your text within the space of the box, which is great if you’re going to be adding a lot of text. You can also create a larger text box by clicking in your viewer and dragging it with the Type Tool. Once you’ve selected the Type Tool, you have the option to simply click anywhere in your program panel (on the viewer) and start typing. To add text using the type tool, you’ll want to navigate to the toolbar and if you don’t see it go to Windows > Tools, simply click and hold down the Type Tool for a moment and the Type Tool and Vertical Type Tool options will show. However, if you want to customize the text, being in the Essential Graphics panel will be the easiest. You can add text to a video clip from either the Essential Graphics panel, by using the Type Tool or by hitting Ctrl+T or Cmd+T at the same time, which will open a new text box. If you’re looking to add subtitles to your video, check out this tutorial instead! Step 1: Select the Type Tool (T) In this section, we’re going to be diving into how to use the Type Tool. Everything from color, size, font, and animation can be done right inside the program to ensure your Premiere project is how you want it.

Dialogue: Highlight dialogue that can be challenging to show on screen (such as a text messaging sequence).Īdding text is relatively simple to do.

Time & Place: Help viewers follow along in the story by introducing cities and timestamps.

Closing Credits: Ensure the cast and crew have received their due credit.

Opening Credits: Introduce the film and some of its creative team.

Title Sequences: Show viewers what film they are going to see in a creative way.

But there is infinitely more creative ways to use your text on the screen and engage your audience. You can use Premiere Pro to add text in at least 5 ways.

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