Inserting formatted text

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Inserting formatted text

How can I insert formatted text into the sequence, keeping it transparent so I can show it over another clip? The text generator doesn't let me vary the text within one frame. So if I have, "The Doodad Theatre Production of, Don Juan" and want to make Don Juan bigger, I can't. Also, Title 3D does not show up in my popup window and I can't find a way to access it.

Thanks for your help!
Elise

Mac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.4) FCP HD5

Mac G5, Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Posted on Apr 27, 2006 12:16 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 27, 2006 12:37 PM in response to EliseK

Two ways to get it done;

#1. Reinstall the Boris Calligraphy plugins from your FCP install disc. Title 3D is part of that plugin bundle.

#2 Create the text in Photoshop as a TIF or PSD with a transparent backround, then import the PS file into FCP.

-DH

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dwelch

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Apr 27, 2006 1:02 PM in response to David Harbsmeier

#3 Create the text in LiveType and import it into your project.

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Answer 3

EliseK Author

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Apr 27, 2006 6:47 PM in response to EliseK

Thanks so much! I reinstalled Boris Calligraphy plugins and I'm set to go! I will also try LiveType.

Thanks to both of you!

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