Designing Text Overlays and Titles in DaVinci Resolve

Creating texts, titles, and lower thirds in DaVinci Resolve adds more professionalism to your videos and improves viewer engagement. Whether you need simple text overlays or want to create more creative titles design, DaVinci Resolve offers a variety of options. In this tutorial, you will learn the basics and some advanced techniques to create your texts in professional quality in no time.

Key Insights

• DaVinci Resolve offers comprehensive options for creating and editing texts and titles.
• You can apply different transitions and effects to make your text more engaging.
• The effects and inspector tools allow a variety of adjustments including font, size, and color.
• Lower thirds are useful for adding additional information without disturbing the main image.

Step-by-Step Guide

Getting Started with the Effects Library

Start the tutorial by opening the effects library. You can find it in the media pool on the left side of the workspace. Here, you can navigate through the different options available in DaVinci Resolve to find text and visual effects.

Using Video Transitions

One of the first ways to work with text is by using video transitions. Add a transition between two clips to make the text appear dynamically and fluidly. An example is the "Cross Dissolve" transition, which reduces the opacity between clips and allows for a smooth transition.

Adjusting Transitions

To adjust the duration and type of transition, click on the transition option in your inspector or drag the transition in the timeline to change its length. Experiment with different speeds and styles to find the perfect effect for your video content.

Selecting Effects

To have more creative options, you can try different effects like "Slide" or "Blur" to overlay your text. These effects add variety to the video and can engage the audience in different ways.

Titles and Lower Thirds

Now switch to titles. DaVinci Resolve offers various pre-made titles that can be easily inserted into your timeline. You can select a lower third that is ideal for adding labels and other information. Drag the desired title into your timeline and customize it to your liking.

Fonts and Text Settings

In the inspector window, you can now customize the text. Change the font, size, and letter spacing. You can also enable the background, which adds more depth to your text. Adjust the corner radius of the background to achieve a rounded effect.

Using Rich Text

Working with "Rich Text" provides you with advanced text editing features to combine multiple text layers or mix styles. You can insert subtitles or additional explanations in different fonts and sizes.

Adding Animated Titles

DaVinci Resolve also offers animated titles. A good example is the "Scroll Title." If you want to display text throughout the video, drag this effect into the timeline.

Adding Backgrounds

You can add a background for your title by selecting the desired color generator from the effects library and placing it in position. Here you have the freedom to choose any color or even gradient backgrounds.

Using Favorites

To work more efficiently, regularly add frequently used titles or effects to your favorites. This saves time when you need them for future projects.

Copying Elements

If you have a text that has already been edited and you want to reuse it, you can duplicate that element. Hold down the “Alt” key while dragging the element to create a copy.

Summary - Summary: DaVinci Resolve Tutorial on Texts, Titles & Lower Thirds

Throughout this tutorial, you have learned the basics and some advanced techniques for creating and customizing texts and titles in DaVinci Resolve. The possibilities are nearly endless. Experiment with different effects and layouts to create your final result. Use these features to give your videos a professional touch.