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Apologies. I asked this question last year. But can't find the answer. Don't do a lot of text wrapping in FCPX. But I remember there was a solution.
I've got a series of titles that need to read like short paragraphs. I don't want to have to create my individual lines (as the text may change).
So I need a way to text wrap.
All ears,
Ben
If you have Motion, create a new Title project. Then, just save it as Basic Paragraph or something like that.
The initial default text in a startup Title project is in Paragraph Layout format. It's set up as a lower third, so if you're familiar enough with Motion, you can customize the starting position.
The text in FCPX will be fully editable, including setting margins and tabs (and length, etc. although text will go on "forever" regardless of the length setting.)
If you don't have Motion, you can download a "basic text" title in paragraph layout format here:
http://sight-creations.com/fxexchange/Paragraph%20BasicNoBG.zip
The background (Title Background) has been turned off so that you can apply opacity fades to the title without affecting the storyline media.
If you don't know about the Ruler, and don't see one when you apply the title and double click on the text in the *viewer*, there is a small icon in the upper right corner of the viewer that will toggle the ruler. (It should be on by default.)
HTH
If you have Motion, create a new Title project. Then, just save it as Basic Paragraph or something like that.
The initial default text in a startup Title project is in Paragraph Layout format. It's set up as a lower third, so if you're familiar enough with Motion, you can customize the starting position.
The text in FCPX will be fully editable, including setting margins and tabs (and length, etc. although text will go on "forever" regardless of the length setting.)
If you don't have Motion, you can download a "basic text" title in paragraph layout format here:
http://sight-creations.com/fxexchange/Paragraph%20BasicNoBG.zip
The background (Title Background) has been turned off so that you can apply opacity fades to the title without affecting the storyline media.
If you don't know about the Ruler, and don't see one when you apply the title and double click on the text in the *viewer*, there is a small icon in the upper right corner of the viewer that will toggle the ruler. (It should be on by default.)
HTH
Fox_m,
This is great! I downloaded your suggested link. And put it in Final Cut Pro System Support. If I did right no need to respond. If I put it in the wrong place, please aim me better.
Very much appreciated Fox_m. And thank you most kindly ...
Ben
It should go in
~/Users/<yourUserName>/Movies/Motion Templates/Titles/<add Category>/<entire Paragraph Basic No BG folder>
If you've never installed new templates and have to create Motion Templates — right click on the created folder and Get Info. In Name & Extension, add: .localized
Do the same for Titles when you create that folder. All other folders below this level do not need to be localized.
Ben,
Here some other free ones with some additional options. Basically they are thought for captions/subtitles, but you can use it for other text as well. The dmg contains an installer.
TexUp Motion Templates download:
http://www.spherico.com/filmtools/TitleExchange/Plugins/TextUp_2018.dmg
TextUp usage:
http://www.spherico.com/filmtools/TitleExchange/XTMojave/TextUp_Usage.pdf
Fantab Sperico,
I will try them out later today. This is terrific. I'm trying to make a promo for a scientific experiment, but I don't want to use a voice-over or narration. I want to build it with lines of text (hooks) coming in and out ... with a background of the spectacularly visual experiment unfolding. Very simple. These look like they will be a great help.
Very much appreciated, thank you!
Ben
By the time I get to make a video response, the question has been answered - tenfold.
I created a Final Cut Title template in Motion 5 and used it in Final Cut Pro X Timeline. Here's a video showing how it looks: https://youtu.be/fSu9T8nOhPw
Aha!
Thank you fox-m. I've got a whole bunch of work tomorrow regarding exactly this. Will do as you propose.
Cool ...
Ben
Worked beautifully fox_m. Thank you again for being so helpful. Certainly made tomorrow a lot shorter.
All the best,
Ben
FritzThird,
Thank you mucho. I will watch your video this afternoon. I like seeing how something is done.
And will try it out for sure.
All the best,
Ben
Thanks
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