OpenShot Video Editor Tutorial: Adding Titles

Introduction

• This tutorial demonstrates how to add titles to a video using OpenShot.
• Titles can serve as an intro at the beginning or overlay during the video.

Tools for Creating Titles

1. Text Titles
   • Use built-in templates to create visually appealing text titles.
2. Animated Titles
   • Requires Blender, a 3D content creation suite.
   • Can take significant time to render based on PC specs.

Focusing on Text Titles

• This tutorial focuses on creating text titles using OpenShot’s built-in tool and an external image editor.

Steps to Create a Text Title in OpenShot

1. Title Menu
   • Click Title on the menu bar and select the Title submenu.
   • Choose a template (e.g., Gold 1).
2. Customization
   • Input the file name and video title.
   • Use the Change Font option to alter font face, style, and size.
   • Adjust Text Color and optionally Background Color for a solid background.
   • Save the title once satisfied with the preview.
3. Adding to Timeline
   • Drag the SVG file created to the timeline and adjust duration.
   • Apply a fade-in effect to the title for a smooth appearance.

Advanced Editing and Transitions

• Add video to the timeline, aligning the start with title fade-in for a seamless transition.
• Adjust the transition effect (e.g., Luminous Spiral 10).
• Enhance audio by applying a slow fade-in effect.

Using Externally Designed Title Images

1. Image Creation
   • Create a text image with transparent background using an editor like Paint.net.
   • Ensure image dimensions match the video (1280x720 pixels).
2. Integration
   • Add the custom image to Project Files.
   • Position it on the timeline, syncing with audio or video elements using waveform visualization.
   • Apply transitions like wipe or fade effects for smoother title integration.

Conclusion

• Adding titles in OpenShot is straightforward and can enhance video quality.
• This tutorial covered both built-in and external creation methods.
• Thank you for watching the tutorial.