How To Add Text In DaVinci Resolve - Takes JUST 10 Seconds!

DaVinci Resolve Text Tutorial

Regardless of what type of videos you make, you'll need to learn how to edit text layers sooner or later. Adding text elements to your videos let's you create captions, subtitles, titles and other types of layers which require written information.

To add text to a project in DaVinci Resolve, go to the "Edit" tab and select "Add Text", a text box will appear on the timeline. Adjust the text length by dragging the end points, double-click the text box to open the text editor and type in the desired text. Use the toolbar options to adjust the font, size and color of the text. Use the "Text" tab in the inspector to adjust the position, alignment and other formatting options. Click "OK" to apply the changes and preview it by pressing the space bar.

Changing text font and size in DaVinci Resolve

To change the font and size of text in DaVinci Resolve, you'll want to start by selecting the text box on the timeline. From there, you can double-click on the text box to open the text editor. In the text editor, you'll find options for changing the font and size of the text using the controls in the toolbar. If you'd like to fine-tune your text further, you can go to the "Text" tab of the inspector and adjust the font and size in the "Appearance" section. When you're happy with your changes, just click the "OK" button to close the text editor and apply your new font and size. And if you want to make your text even more eye-catching, you can use the "Animation" button in the "Text" tab of the inspector to add text animations that change the font or size over time.

How to move text in DaVinci Resolve

To move text in DaVinci Resolve, you need to first select the text box on the timeline and then go to the "Text" tab of the inspector. There you will find several options for adjusting the position and appearance of the text. You can use the "Position X" and "Position Y" controls to specify the horizontal and vertical position of the text on the screen. The "Anchor" control lets you choose which corner of the text box should be used as a reference point for the position. The "Rotation" control allows you to rotate the text around the anchor point, and the "Scale X" and "Scale Y" controls can be used to change the size of the text. When you are finished, click the "Apply" button to move the text to the new position on the screen.

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Adding text animations in DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve allows you to add text animations to your projects to make them more visually engaging. There are a variety of text animation options available in the software, ranging from simple fade-ins and slide-ins to more complex animating effects.

To add a text animation in DaVinci Resolve, follow these steps:

1. Add a text box to your timeline as described in the previous answer.
2. Double-click on the text box to open the text editor.
3. In the "Text" tab of the inspector, click the "Animation" button to open the animation editor.
4. Use the "Animation Type" drop-down menu to select the type of animation you want to use. There are several options available, including "Fade In", "Slide In", and "Bounce".
5. Use the other controls in the animation editor to adjust the timing, duration, and other parameters of the animation.
6. When you are finished, click the "OK" button to close the animation editor and apply your changes. The text animation will now be applied to the text box on the timeline.

You can preview the animation by pressing the space bar or by using the playhead to scrub through the timeline. You can also add multiple text animations to the same text box, or use keyframes to create more complex animation sequences.

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Adding text effects in DaVinci Resolve

To add text effects in DaVinci Resolve, you'll need to select the text box on the timeline and double-click on it to open the text editor. In the text editor, you'll find options for adding effects to your text in the "Text" tab of the inspector. You can add a drop shadow by checking the "Drop Shadow" box and using the controls in the "Drop Shadow" section to adjust the shadow's appearance. You can add an outline by checking the "Outline" box and using the controls in the "Outline" section to adjust the outline's appearance. And if you want to add a background color to the text, you can check the "Background" box and use the color picker to choose a color. When you're finished, just click the "OK" button to close the text editor and apply your changes. If you want to add some extra flair to your text, you can also use the "Animation" button in the "Text" tab of the inspector to add animations to your text effects.