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John Knowles

Adjunct Lecturer - The American Film Institute

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Text and Graphics

Learn to create titles, lower-third graphics, subtitles, and save Motion Graphic Templates (MOGRTs).

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Create lower thirds and titles in Premiere Pro.
  • Style subtitles using the properties panel.
  • Utilize graphics templates for efficient design.

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Premiere Pro, Text, Graphics, Animation

Key Insights

  • The properties panel consolidates all text and graphic controls.
  • Use the type tool for easy text creation and editing.
  • Align and transform graphics using the selection tool.
  • Pin graphics to text for responsive resizing.
  • Create and apply linked styles for consistent typography.
  • Utilize safe margins to ensure text visibility.
  • Export graphics as motion graphics templates for reuse.
  • Use source graphics for consistent updates across instances.
  • Animate graphics using keyframes for dynamic presentations.
  • Modify subtitle styles to maintain consistency across projects.