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RobertHaase
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April 16, 2018
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How to create vertically rolling text confined to lower third

  • April 16, 2018
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Rather than a horizontal scroll, I am trying to create a rolling text (credits) confined to the lower third rather than have it roll up the entire frame. We want to show a list of content for a class at the bottom of the screen, rolling vertically over a lower-third graphic while the video advertising fills the monitor above. I'm stumped. Any ideas?

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Correct answer Peru Bob

Another way to do it is to create the text in Photoshop and import that file into Premiere Pro.

Put the text on a track above the video and add the crop effect as desired. Keyframe the position to make it scroll.

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Peru Bob
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Peru BobCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
April 16, 2018

Another way to do it is to create the text in Photoshop and import that file into Premiere Pro.

Put the text on a track above the video and add the crop effect as desired. Keyframe the position to make it scroll.

RobertHaase
Participant
April 18, 2018

Thanks, Bob. I'm not at expert-level obviously, so forgive the lack of understanding... How do you crop the effect?

Peru Bob
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April 18, 2018

RobertHaase  wrote

Thanks, Bob. I'm not at expert-level obviously, so forgive the lack of understanding... How do you crop the effect?

See here:

how+to+crop+premiere+pro

DigitalSpatula
Inspiring
April 16, 2018

Hi Robert

This can be accomplished in a couple of ways. The easiest would be in After Effects. Make a comp with your lower third as a layer. Duplicate that layer and name it "matte". Make a text layer underneath that matte layer and assign it's TrkMat pulldown to the matte layer. Then just keyframe your text movement and it will show only where the matte layer allows it to. (see attached)

You can also use one layer as a matte for another in Premiere Pro. Using the Track Matte Key effect, duplicate your lower third and put that duplicate above your text. Apply the Track Matte Key effect and assign the Matte to the layer with your duplicate on it. It will use that layer's alpha channel to matte out your text. Animate your text as desired. (see attached)

Hope this helps

Steve

[Typos fixed to aid clarity. — Mod.]

RobertHaase
Participant
April 18, 2018

Thank you, Steve. Looks like I need to learn how to use After Effects! I'll read up on the steps you outlined, give it a try, and let you know how it worked. I appreciate it!

Robert