How Do I Add Text in Premiere?

Adding text in Adobe Premiere Pro is a straightforward process. You can create titles, lower thirds, and other text elements to enhance your videos.

Adding Text Using the Title Tool

1. Open Premiere Pro and navigate to the "Title" workspace. This workspace provides dedicated tools for creating text elements.
2. Click the "Title" tool in the toolbar. This will open a new window with various title templates.
3. Select a template or start from scratch. You can choose from pre-designed templates or create a custom title using the text tool.
4. Customize your text. Change the font, size, color, and other settings to match your video's style.
5. Drag and drop the title onto the timeline. Position it where you want it to appear in your video.

Adding Text Using the Text Tool

1. Open the "Effects" panel and navigate to the "Text" category. This panel contains various text-related effects, including the "Text" tool.
2. Drag and drop the "Text" tool onto the timeline. This will create a new text layer.
3. Double-click the text layer to open the "Text" panel. This panel allows you to customize the text content and style.
4. Type your text and format it using the available options. You can change the font, size, color, alignment, and other settings.

Adding Text Using the Essential Graphics Panel

1. Open the "Essential Graphics" panel. This panel offers a more advanced way to create and customize text elements.
2. Click the "Create New Text" button. This will open a new text layer in the panel.
3. Customize your text using the available tools. The "Essential Graphics" panel provides extensive options for formatting and animating text.

Tips for Adding Text in Premiere

• Use a font that is easy to read. Avoid using overly decorative or complex fonts, especially in smaller sizes.
• Keep your text concise. Use the minimum amount of text necessary to convey your message.
• Use a contrasting color for your text. This will make it easier to read against the background of your video.
• Animate your text to make it more engaging. You can use the "Motion" panel to add simple animations like fades, slides, and zooms.

By following these steps, you can easily add text to your videos in Premiere Pro.