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VIDEONICS TITLEMAKER 2000
• Some combinations will make the text harder to read or less attractive. For
instance, if you use the spacing option to place letters closer together, the
edges of shadows, outlines, or bold letters may be clipped.
If letter spacing is set too tight, letters will be clipped, as in the bottom sample.
• Bold letters can make a bold statement. They can also improve readability
when small titles are placed over a video background.
Hint: For extra bold letters, combine a bold setting with an outline in the same
color as the letter. Note that very bold letters can cause the openings in letters such
as "o" and "e" to close, making the results hard to read.
• Outlines and shadows are particularly useful for making titles stand out
when the letters and backgrounds are similar in color. They also work well
when titles are placed against a busy video background.
• The color and pattern of the outline or shadow can be set independently of
the letter color — you can have blue letters with a rainbow patterned
outline, for instance. By making the letter and background the same color,
you can make outlined letters that look hollow. By making the outline and
letter the same color, you can make the letters look fatter than usual, in a
way that is different from the effect of bold letters. Other effects are
possible — experiment!
• Choose narrow spacing to squeeze more letters on a line or give a busy,
high-tension look. Use wider spacing to convey a more relaxed tone and
make the titles easier to read. You can widen the spacing even more by
typing one or more spaces between each letter.
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