ADS Technologies PTV-305 Software User's Manual page 36

ADDING TEXT EFFECTS
Just like the pros, you can add scrolling text effects to your movies. In fact, you can choose from a
variety of effects to add to your text. Click on the Text tab to get started. Start off by choosing the text
style. There are two categories: Simple and Fancy. Simply click the style you want, then click-and-
drag the text style you want to the Timeline. A new window will appear, allowing you to enter in the
text, modify the font, etc.
Okay, so, all you need to do is double-click within the text box and modify the text that's already
there. You can alter the text style by choosing a new one on the right side. You can add a new text
string by clicking anywhere outside the existing text box. You can add multiple strings, and have
each one use a different font and style. The Scroll checkbox and corresponding buttons let you add
motion to the text. When you're content with your text, click OK. You can then add/alter a text effect.
Choose the Effect category that you want, then click and drag the effect directly over one of the
effects on either side of the newly added text on the Timeline. You can use a different effect for when
text appears and disappears. Below shows a sample of a Timeline with an added text effect.
Both the text and its related effects can be modified. Simply click on the desired component and
look at the available options that appear. You can adjust the display time for the text. Depending on
the effect, you may be able to adjust the display time in addition to specific effect properties. For
example, if you chose a motion effect, you can choose the direction of the text movement. By the
way, you've saved your project, right?
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