How to Create Fancy Subtitle Captions That Animate by Word

Name: How to Create Fancy Subtitle Captions That Animate by Word
Uploaded: 2023-11-30T14:00:37.000Z
Duration: 22 min 24 s

How to Create Animated Subtitle Captions

In this video, the speaker demonstrates how to create animated subtitle captions using a separate program called Descript. The final timeline consists of a top layer with a video file of the animated captions.

Exporting Audio from Premiere Pro

To begin, export only the audio from Premiere Pro, specifically focusing on dialogue and voiceover tracks.

Go to File > Export Media and choose the format as waveform audio (MP3 is also an option).

Save the exported audio file in a desired location.

Importing Audio into Descript

Open Descript and start a new project.

Add the previously exported audio file to the project by going to Video Project > Add File.

Insert the audio into the script for transcription.

Adding Caption Track

Click on "Actions" above the sequence title and type "captions" to insert a caption track.

Adjust the number of words displayed at once by clicking and dragging.

Customize caption appearance by switching between different styles such as classic, karaoke, or clean.

Applying Animation Presets

Right-click at specific points in the timeline and add scenes to create different animation styles for captions.

Access pre-designed caption templates by clicking on the four squares icon and selecting from the gallery.

Apply different animation styles to match specific phrases or sections of dialogue.

Using Different Caption Templates

The speaker explains how Descript offers various plug-and-play animation presets for captions. These presets can be easily applied to both landscape and portrait videos.

Applying Different Caption Styles

Utilize different caption templates available in Descript's gallery for unique visual effects.

Easily switch between landscape and portrait orientations when applying these templates.

Customizing Caption Appearance

The speaker demonstrates how to customize the appearance of captions, including font style, thickness, and background color.

Adjusting Font Parameters

Modify font style, thickness, and other parameters to achieve the desired look for captions.

Switch between classic and karaoke styles to highlight words as they are spoken.

Changing Background Color

Customize the background color of captions by selecting a different color from the options provided.

Avoid choosing a background color that conflicts with any existing branding or animations in the video.

These notes provide an overview of how to create animated subtitle captions using Descript. The process involves exporting audio from Premiere Pro, importing it into Descript, adding caption tracks, applying animation presets, and customizing caption appearance.

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In this section, the speaker demonstrates how to center and add scenes in a video editing software. They also explain how to create animated subtitle captions and make the background consistent throughout the video.

Centering and Adding Scenes

To center a scene, use the question mark key.

To add another scene, click on the question mark key again.

Use typewriter animation for a word-by-word appearance.

Creating Animated Subtitle Captions

Achieve fancy animated subtitle captions by clicking and dragging them to switch positions.

Ensure that the background remains consistent throughout all scenes.

Create a shape at the end of the timeline using a rectangle tool.

Expand the timeline to make it taller for better visibility.

Drag the rectangle shape to cover the entire timeline from beginning to end.

Send the shape layer to back so that it appears behind captions.

Change the fill color of the shape layer to red.

Making Background Consistent

If working with different orientations (e.g., portrait), adjust the position of the red background accordingly for each scene.

To apply changes made to one scene's background to all scenes, click on three dots and select "Apply Properties to All Scenes."

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In this section, instructions are provided on setting up frame rate matching and exporting files using an online editor.

Frame Rate Matching

In advanced settings, ensure that your frame rate matches your sequence's frame rate (e.g., 23.98 or 30 frames per second).

Exporting Files Using an Online Editor

Click on "Publish" in the top right corner of your editing software interface.

Choose project access required for privacy purposes.

Select maximum resolution for export quality.

Download your file using cloud computing rendering provided by Dript.

Alternatively, you can choose to export the file using your local machine.

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In this section, the speaker demonstrates how to import an animated file into Premiere Pro and remove unwanted elements such as audio tracks and background colors.

Importing Animated File

Drag the animated file into the project bin of Premiere Pro.

Place the animated file above the video file in the timeline.

Removing Unwanted Elements

Delete the audio track by holding "Option" (Mac) or "Alt" (Windows) and clicking on it.

Remove the red background using Ultra Key effect.

Open effects tab by pressing Shift + 7.

Drag Ultra Key onto the animated clip.

Access effects controls by pressing Shift + 5.

Use eyedropper tool to select and remove red color from the clip.

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In this section, the speaker discusses limitations of using Descript for editing videos intended for social media platforms.

Limitations of Using Descript for Social Media Videos

Changes made in Descript need to be updated and exported again if any modifications are required.

While Descript is useful for initial editing, it may not provide flexibility for making quick changes or adjustments specific to social media requirements.