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VIDEONICS TITLEMAKER 2000
line is doubled vertically, and the last line is doubled in both directions.
Upper-Case-Only Fonts, Mixed Fonts
Some of the fonts have only upper case letters. Whether you type upper or
lower case letters, only upper case will be displayed on the screen. If you later
change to a font that has upper and lower case, the letters will appear as you
typed them.
One font (the cartoon-style font) contains two styles in one. Its upper case
characters use a heavier style than its lighter weight letters:
Cartoon-style font typed as JULIUS CAESAR, as julius caesar, and as Julius Caesar
Hints on Using Fonts and Sizes
Here are a few tips from the pros.
• First, note that using too many fonts and sizes can
create a loud, jumbled look. When you watch
television, notice that professional productions
seldom use more than a one or two styles at once.
• Combine fonts and sizes in a harmonious way,
using two sizes of one font or using distinctive
styles together. For example, when creating credits, put the character's
name in one style and the actor's name in another.
• The smallest sizes should be reserved for minor information such as
copyright notices. Note that they'll be somewhat harder to read after they
have been recorded on videotape.
• The largest sizes are also special — save them for when you really want to
grab the viewer's attention!
• Remember that the doubled size options create a more jagged appearance,
so they should be reserved for when
FONT
FONT & SIZE
STYLE
Use the Title Style menu to add
shadows, outlines, bold, and other style
modifications to a line of text.
you need their larger
sizes or the very tall
or very wide effect.
Title Style
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D o n M i l l e r
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