
Next, unlink the Scale value on the Background Matte layer. Then, set the Track Matte for the Background layer to Alpha Matte. Place it directly above the original Background Layer. Make it Comp Size and name it Background Matte. Next, we need to create a new Solid layer. Parent the Scale of the Text Matte to the Scale of the Background layer. The Scale value on the Text Matte layer will turn red after it has been parented to the Scale of the Background layer. Unlink the Scale value on the Text Matte layer, then Parent the Scale to the Scale on the original Background layer. Then, set the Track Matte for the Text layer to Alpha Matte. Duplicate the original Background layer and move the second copy above the Text layer. To do this, we need to create a Matte of our Background layer. Now, we need our Background layer to reveal the text when it slides in. For my example, I just had the text say “ Title Text Here.” We’ll be able to customize it later.

Now, create and center some text above the Background layer. (Click the little chain link icon.) Unlink the Scale setting. Then, unlink the Scale value on the Background layer. Animate the position of the Background layer. Next, keyframe the position of the Background layer so that it slides in and then slides back out after about five seconds. Create a 840 x 120 composition and a solid layer. Make sure it is Comp Size and name it Background.

Easy to create in After Effects, even for beginners.Ĭreating the Lower Thirds in After Effectsįirst, create a new composition that’s 840 x 120 pixels and name it Lower Third.These guidelines should help insure that the template is universal and easy to use. While creating this reusable template, I thought of four design guidelines to follow. All you need to do is install them into the Essential Graphics Panel, and you’ll be able to drag them to your timeline and customize them right inside of Premiere.ĭownload these free lower thirds templates to give your video a professionally produced look in just a few simple steps.DOWNLOAD THE MOTION GRAPHICS TEMPLATE PROJECT FILEīy downloading, you agree not to resell or redistribute these free assets. These lower thirds all animate and function natively in Adobe Premiere Pro CC. This free pack includes a range of lower thirds styles and animations, from formal and more news-like to bold and contemporary. No matter what type of video you’re working on, these templates can be customized to fit any look. For those of you who want to choose your own fonts or make other changes, the After Effects project file is included. Once you have installed the templates you’ll find that each lower third template has its own unique animation and editable parameters within Premiere’s Essential Graphics panel. In the above video, learn how to install and customize these free lower thirds templates.
