How to Add Text Animations in Filmora Video Editor

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Key takeaways:

  • Filmora offers preset text animations and custom keyframe options
  • Premium templates are marked with pink diamond icons
  • Basic text can be enhanced with intro, loop, and outro animations

Have you ever wanted to make your video text more engaging? 🤔 Text animations can transform boring static text into eye-catching elements that grab viewers’ attention.

I’ll show you how to create awesome text animations in Filmora without breaking a sweat!

Getting Started with Preset Text Animations 🎨

Wondershare Filmora is an excellent animated text maker that caters to both beginners and professionals. It comes with various text animation categories to make your content eye-catching and engaging.

Here’s how to use preset animations:

  1. Add your background video to the timeline
  2. Go to Titles panel and browse the categories on the left
  3. Choose a template that matches your content and drag it to the timeline

Pro tip: If you’re making travel vlogs or informational videos, Filmora has specific text effects and creative animations with over 250 templates to choose from. These eye-catching animated texts will help get your message across pleasantly.

Customizing Basic Text Animations ✨

Want more control? Here’s how to animate basic text:

  1. Add a default title to your timeline
  2. Double-click the text layer and go to:
  • Font section: Select font, size, and alignment
  • Settings: Adjust text color and spacing
  • For multiple texts: Select them one by one to edit

Advanced Animation with Keyframes 🎯

Using the Keyframe tool is another way to create text animations. It’s a simpler method but builds animations from scratch instead of using presets.

When should you use keyframes? If you want full control over your project where text reveal is just the beginning. This gives you more creative freedom to decide:

  • Duration of the reveal
  • Type of animation
  • Reveal style

Premium Features and Effects 💎

Filmora offers flexible pricing options:

  • Annual subscription: $49.99
  • Monthly plan: $19.99
  • Quarterly plan: $29.99

The perpetual plan at $79.99 is a one-time payment option. It’s great for beginners or those needing a reliable backup editor, plus you get access to Filmora Creative Assets.

FAQs

What kinds of text effects are available in Filmora?

Filmora offers a wide range of text effects, including fade, slide, pop, and bounce animations. You can customize the direction, speed, and duration of these animations to fit your video style.

Can I customize the text animations?

Yes! Compared to other video editors, Filmora has the widest range of text effects and animations that you can apply instantly. You can customize and personalize the effects and animations to meet your specific requirements.

Is Filmora suitable for beginners?

Yes, the user interface is super intuitive for both beginners and professionals. It includes tons of stock photos, videos, and backgrounds that you can use without copyright claims.

Are all animations available in the free version?

No, some animations are premium-only. The Mask tool, for example, comes in many shapes, including whimsical ones like stars or hearts, which determine the shape of your text reveal.

What makes Filmora different from other editors?

Filmora stands out for its:

  • Value for money
  • Customer support
  • Lightweight performance
  • Many effects and filters
  • AI capabilities for video and audio generation

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