How to add a “Video in Text” mask with Video Editor

How to Make a Video in Text Effect

In this tutorial, we'll look at one of the most popular masking tricks - having your video be seen through a text.

It can help your video titles look more stylish and professional or significantly enrich your visual effects range, if you are video blogger.

The first method can be applied using the free version of VSDC Video Editor, in particular, the 'Source in' tool.

At first, add a text to the scene. The text tool is located on the bar on the left of the scene.

Past text in video

Play with fonts and select the appropriate font size. If it’s necessary, take the bold font.

Appropriate font size

Make a double click on the text layer and insert a video.

Text insert the video

Place a video above the text so that it covers all characters.

Then select “Source in” among composition modes.

Composition modes

The second method enables you to make a 'video in text' mask only in the Pro version of VSDC Video Editor.

First, add your video file.

Add your video file

After that, add a text to the scene.

Add a text

Select the appropriate font settings.

Appropriate font settings

Then place the text above the video and paint it black.

Place the text above the video

Go to the composition mode on the timeline and select “Inverted mask”.  Enjoy your stylish title.

Inverted mask

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