Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Creating Lower Thirds (or Adding Logos)
If you're doing an interview as your movie, it's pretty common to have the person's name
appear in the bottom third of the frame, usually within a rectangle or graphic bar of some
kind (called a “lower third” in video world). The trick is to have the background behind
your graphic bar appear transparent, so it doesn't cover your video with a solid white back-
ground. They're easy to create in Photoshop and then take directly over to your timeline.
Plus, the same technique we use for lower thirds, you can use for bringing logos or other
graphics into your timeline.
Step One:
