Marianne Martinez
Sony Vegas Pro is a powerful video editor that is preferred by professional editors. It offers advanced colour grading, high-precision audio editing, VFX, and more. One of the many features of Sony Vegas Pro is the ability to add text to your videos. This can be done in a few simple steps. Firstly, open Sony Vegas and go to the File menu, then click on New. Check all the project settings, such as screen size, destination, and FPS, then click OK. Next, click on Import Media and select the video file to add text to. Drag the clip to the timeline and right-click, then click Insert Video Track. You can then add text to your video. There are various text properties for adjustments, such as text style, position, and colour. It is important to be consistent with your use of text throughout the video.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Software | Sony Vegas Pro |
| Step 1 | Open Sony Vegas. Go to the File menu and click on New. You can also use Ctrl+N. Check all the project settings, such as screen size, destination, and FPS. Click on OK. |
| Step 2 | Click on Import Media. Select the video file to add text to it. The clip will be added to Media. Drag the clip to the timeline. Right-click on the timeline and click on Insert Video Track. |
| Text Placement | Use the VEGAS Pro Preview Window with different guides to help you place text accurately. |
| Text Consistency | Be mindful of where you place the text. Use consistent text styles, colours, and positions. |
| Text Animation | Use the Event Pan/Crop and Track Motion to animate text. |
| Text Background | Choose the checkerboard' text preset to make the video or image show through underneath the text. |
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What You'll Learn
- Use the Preview Window's grid and safe area guides to place text accurately
- Choose a text preset with a checkerboard background to show the video underneath
- Use the Credit Roll generator to create credit rolls of any length or complexity
- Import text for credits from a file, or export your credits to use as a template
- Be consistent with text placement, style, and appearance throughout your project
Use the Preview Window's grid and safe area guides to place text accurately
The Preview Window in VEGAS Pro comes with two built-in guides—Grid and Safe Areas—that help you place text accurately. Here's how to use them:
Enabling the Grid and Safe Area Guides
To enable the guides, click the arrow next to the Overlays button in the Preview Window toolbar. You'll see two options: Grid and Safe Areas. Choose one to turn it on. The Overlays button itself acts as a toggle to turn the guides on and off.
Using the Grid Guide
The Grid Guide overlays a grid pattern on your Video Preview. This helps you align your text or any other image or graphic. With the grid in place, you can ensure that your text is placed in the same location over multiple instances. The default grid displays 10 blocks horizontally and 10 blocks vertically, but you can change this to have more or fewer reference points. To do this, go to Options > Preferences, click the Video tab, and adjust the Horizontal Grid Divisions and Vertical Grid Divisions to your desired number of blocks.
Using the Safe Area Guides
The Safe Area Guides show you where it's safe to place text or graphics without worrying about it being cut off when viewed. The Safe Areas overlay displays two concentric boxes. The outer box is the Action Safe area, which indicates that anything within it should be visible on the screen. The inner box is the Title Safe area, which is specifically for text.
You can adjust the size of the Safe Areas. Go to Options > Preferences, click the Video tab, and change the Action Safe and Title Safe percentages under Video Preview Display to your preferences.
Keep in mind that the Safe Area guides are not always accurate for every viewing screen. Some screens may cut off more of the image, while others may cut off less.
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Choose a text preset with a checkerboard background to show the video underneath
When adding text to a video in Sony Vegas, if you want the video to be visible underneath the text, it is important to choose a text preset with a transparent background. The "'checkerboard' text preset in Sony Vegas allows you to do this.
To do this, go to the Media Generators TAB and select the (Legacy) Text option. Choose the Transparent Text template, which is the same as the "checkerboard" preset. This will ensure that the video underneath the text will be visible.
It is important to note that the order of the tracks matters. The text should be placed on a track above the video track. This allows the video to show through the transparent text.
You can also adjust the font, size, and other characteristics of the text in the Video Media Generators window. Additionally, you can manipulate the tracking and line spacing to change the distance between letters or lines of text.
By following these steps, you can add text to your video in Sony Vegas while still displaying the video content underneath.
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Use the Credit Roll generator to create credit rolls of any length or complexity
Sony Vegas Pro is a powerful video editor that is preferred by many professional editors. It offers advanced colour grading, high-precision audio editing, VFX, and more.
VEGAS Pro has two main text generators: Titles & Text and Credit Roll. The Credit Roll generator allows you to create credit rolls of any length or complexity. You can make them as long or as short, as simple or as intricate as you need.
To use the Credit Roll generator, first, open Sony Vegas and go to the File menu. Click on New or use Ctrl+N. Check all the project settings, such as screen size, destination, and FPS, then click OK.
Next, click on Import Media and select the video file to add text to. Drag the clip to the timeline, right-click, and select Insert Video Track.
Now, you can access the Credit Roll generator. Drag a preset to a track on the timeline. The VEGAS Media Generators window will open, and the Credit Roll controls will appear. The Credits Text pane is divided into boxes, each representing a different type of text. The top box is for the main title, the next is for a sub-item, and the following boxes are for character names or crew positions and names.
Under the Styles tab, you can set the font styles for each box, including fonts, colours, sizes, and more. If you want to save your credit roll as a media generator preset, type a preset name and click Save.
With these steps, you can easily create and edit credit rolls in Sony Vegas Pro, adding text to your videos with flexibility and creativity.
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Import text for credits from a file, or export your credits to use as a template
Sony Vegas Pro offers a variety of tools for adding text creatively to your projects. Its two main text generators, Titles & Text and Credit Roll, make it easy to create fun and effective text and credits.
Import text for credits from a file
To import text for credits from a file, first get your credit information into a text file. If you have a copy of your project's program in a PDF file, you can use a site like ExtractPDF to extract the text for you. If you don't have a PDF, you can prepare the text in a word processor and export it as a text file.
Once you have your text file, open Sony Vegas Pro and go to the 'Media Generators' tab. Select Credit Roll and drag it to your timeline, ensuring it goes onto a new track on top of your existing video. The VEGAS Media Generators window will open, and the Credit Roll controls will appear. The Credit Roll generator lets you create credit rolls of any length and complexity.
The Credits Text pane is divided into boxes, each representing a different type of text. The top box is for the main title, though you can use it for anything. The next box is for a subitem, where you would place section headers like "Cast" or "Crew". The following boxes are divided into two columns, with the left column for a sub-item and the right for the name or title associated with that sub-item.
Export your credits to use as a template
You can also export your credits as a text file to use as a template or in other projects. With the Credit Roll generator, you can create credit rolls as long or short, simple or complex as you need. If you want to save your credit roll as a media generator preset, type a preset name into the Preset box and click 'Save'.
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Be consistent with text placement, style, and appearance throughout your project
Consistency is key when it comes to text placement, style, and appearance in your Sony Vegas video projects. Here are some tips to achieve that:
Plan Your Text Placement
Decide on a consistent placement for your text. For example, if you use text to display someone's name, it's a good idea to use the same position every time you display anyone's name. This ensures a uniform look throughout your video.
Match Your Colour Palette
Use colours that complement the colour palette of your project. This creates a cohesive and well-designed appearance. You can change the colour of your text in the Video Media Generators window.
Consistency in Text Appearance and Disappearance
Maintain consistency in how your text appears and disappears on the screen. For instance, if you use a two-second fade-in effect for your text entries, ensure that all text entries follow the same rule. The same goes for text exits. Consistency here will make your video look well-thought-out and professional.
Use Presets and Templates
Sony Vegas offers various presets and templates that can help you achieve consistent results. Presets are pre-made settings with predefined styles, animations, and transitions. Templates come with pre-designed layouts and animations. Using these features can save you time and ensure uniformity in your text styling.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Familiarise yourself with keyboard shortcuts in Sony Vegas to streamline your workflow and maintain efficiency. This will help you work faster while keeping your text placement, style, and appearance consistent.
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Frequently asked questions
Go to the File menu and click on New, or use Ctrl+N.
Click on Import Media and select the video file. Drag the clip to the timeline, right-click, and click Insert Video Track.
Use the same text style, colour, and position for each instance of text. For example, if text drops in from the top of the screen, ensure all text does the same.
Use the guides in the VEGAS Pro Preview Window. Click the arrow next to the Overlays button and select Grid or Safe Areas.
Type directly into the boxes in the Credits Text pane, or import text from a file.
