Lower Thirds... help me dump my text

[Thrill Media]

Hey Folks,

This is more of a technique question... I am trying to build a lower third and can't seem to get this to look good. I have a 3D dump truck driving across the lower screen and I want it to "dump" the text for the lower third onto the screen (tumble, roll, etc, into place) I thought I could manipulate one of the "Animate In" presets along with some masking to create this effect, but I can't seem to get it right... not going for realistic, just kinda fun. I have multiple lines and will need to create quite a few of these with different names and titles... any thoughts on a good technique to accomplish this?

Thanks for any help that you may offer!
Curtis

[kirkeric]

There are probably many ways to figure this out but there's also a cool plugin called Squash and Stretch that would make this easy, fun, neat.

Watch this short tutorial and see if it might help. I don't know the price off hand but the link is there:

Squash & Stretch | mamoworld

Disclaimer:  I know the maker of this tool but have no monetary interest.

Eric

[Thrill Media]

Thanks Eric! I'll take a look at it.

Curtis

[Thrill Media]

Unfortunately you need to buy the Pro version to use on text... I may consider that but would like a couple more options first.

Thanks anyway... anyone else with an idea?

Thanks!

[Lucas Lago]

Post some screenshots for a best accurate help!