A Tooltip is a combination of a shape and a text object. It can be useful when you’re working on a video tutorial and need explanation elements for the viewers while creating educational or training videos.

Applying the Tooltip

1. There are three ways of applying a Tooltip:
• From the Add object drop down menu on the Editor tab;
• From the vertical toolbar on the left from the scene;
• By using hotkey shortcut Shift + U.
2. Define the location within the Object position settings window or leave the default settings by clicking the OK button. You can change them any time later directly on the Timeline area.
3. Place the cursor to the scene area. When it becomes a crosshair, click and stretch to set the Tooltip area.

Editing the Tooltip

If you want to adjust the parameters of the tooltip shape or the text, select it on the timeline and navigate to the Properties window. The following options are available:

Text Object Settings

• Text: if you want to edit the Tooltip text, click the button with three dots next to the Text field. Enter your text within the opened Text Editor window. Also you can enter your text straight in the Enter text field.
• Mode: the text can remain as it is or be used as subtitles. When using the Treat as subtitles option, open the Text Editor again and manually add subtitles or load a subtitles file. More info about adding subtitles is in our How-to tutorial.
• Text font: here you can select the text font, its style, size and effects from the list.
• Text color: here you can select the color of the text.
• Hor./Vert.Alignment: by using these options, you can center, right-align, or left-align the text vertically or horizontally.
• Antialising: this option makes the text smoother.
• Hotkey prefix mode: here you can set the mode of displaying some hotkeys e.g.&.
• Trimming mode: here you can set the way how the text will be transferred from line to line.
• Text features: here you can adjust the way the text is placed within the tooltip area.
• Margins: here you can set the margins to specify the distance from the text to the edges of the tooltip object.

Tooltip Object Settings

• Round size: here you can adjust the form of the tooltip by making the edges of the tooltip shape rounder.
• Pen: here you can adjust Color and Thickness of the outline of the tooltip shape or make it transparent.
• Brush: here you can adjust Color of the tooltip shape.
• Antialising: this option smooths transitions between shapes by softening lines on the edges.

Apart from that, you can change Text, Pen and Brush color and choose the tooltip style on the Editor tab above the scene.

Creative Ideas for Using Tooltip in VSDC

• Apply Tooltip to create an effect of messaging with the Motion tracking tool.
• Try Perspective effect to make onscreen messages look even more realistic.
• Add volume to the Tooltip by applying Shadow effect.
• Create Zoom fade transition and learn how to apply Zoom and Fade in/out effects.
• Discover Paint brush effect that imitates brush strokes to gradually move from one Tooltip to another.
• Visualize a Page turn effect to make a Tooltip disappear.

This software can be downloaded from Free Video Editor description page.

One of the most basic yet versatile tools available in VSDC is the Ellipse tool which allows you to create graphic elements in the form of ellipses or circles in a video. Ellipses are useful for object highlighting, masking, animation, and other purposes. Here's how to use this tool:

Applying the Ellipse

1. You can easily access the Ellipse tool from two different locations: it's available on the left-hand side menu near the preview scene or in the Add Object menu at the top, right next to the Editor tab. Another option is to use a hotkey combination Shift+E.
2. After selecting an object, a pop-up window will emerge, allowing you to define the exact timing for when the Ellipse should be visible and when it should disappear. As soon as you're satisfied with the configurations, click "Ok" to confirm changes.
3. Once the pop-up window is closed, your cursor will change into a cross. At this point, you can freely modify the positioning and dimensions of the Ellipse within the scene. As you do this, you will notice a new Ellipse block appear both in the timeline and on the scene itself. Holding the Shift key will help you to draw a perfect circle.
4. If you ever need to make adjustments to the settings configured in steps 1 to 3, including the Ellipse's visibility duration, position, or dimensions, you can easily do so by accessing the Properties window located on the right-hand side of the screen. The Properties window will automatically open, giving you access to the Common settings menu. This menu not only enables you to fine-tune these parameters but also provides options for renaming the object and altering its overlay method.
5. You can also stretch and rotate your Ellipse directly on the scene. When you select the shape on the scene by clicking on it once, you can see resize and rotate markers appearing around the shape. To stretch the shape in the desired direction, drag one of the markers located on the edges or corners of the shape. Hold the left mouse button and move the marker to resize the shape. To rotate the shape, move the mouse cursor outside the shape until it changes to a two-arrow cursor icon. Then, hold the left mouse button and rotate the shape in the desired direction.
6. Well done! If you're satisfied with your progress, feel free to move on to the next stage of your project editing. But, if you're curious about diving into more advanced settings of the Ellipse tool, you're welcome to keep reading the instructions for further ideas.

Ellipse Object Settings

In the Properties window, you can further adjust additional parameters. Select the shape on the scene or timeline, and the Properties window will appear on the right side of the screen. If the window is not displayed, right-click on the shape on the timeline or scene and select Properties from the context menu. Here, you can adjust common settings and ellipse-specific settings:

After creating the shape, you can adjust its color and transparency in the Editor tab or the Object Properties window. Select the shape on the scene or timeline and navigate to the Editor tab. There you can select the Ellipse shape style: fill and stroke. Also, you can adjust the Pen Color which is responsible for the outline of the object Brush Color which determines how the Ellipse should be filled. There are four options available to select the Brush Color from, each with their own set of customization settings:

• Transparent: makes the inside of the Ellipse transparent;
• Solid: fills the Ellipse with a color of your choice, which you can adjust for intensity using the Opacity feature;
• Gradient: enables you to assign multiple colors to the Ellipse, and they will smoothly blend into each other;
• Image Pattern: fills the Ellipse with an image of your preference, which you can adjust for Opacity and exact positioning.

Last but not least, the "Antialiasing" parameter determines whether the edges of the Ellipse's contour should be smoothed or left as is. This feature can be instrumental in achieving a more polished and refined appearance for your Ellipse.

Creative Ideas for Using Ellipses in VSDC Object Settings

Now let's explore some ideas for using the Ellipse tool in VSDC:

• Object highlighting: Use the Ellipse tool to highlight objects in a video and draw attention to them. This is particularly useful when you want to emphasize a specific object or detail in a frame. For example, you can try to add a Vignette effect, using an algorithm presented in our video tutorial.
• Creating transitions: Use the Ellipse tool to create circular transitions. This adds interest and smoothness when transitioning between scenes. For this, you can watch our video tutorial on How to create zoom through effect.
• Creating masks: The Ellipse tool can be used to create masks that cover or highlight specific areas in a video. For example, you can Hide people's faces in the background or emphasize certain parts of an image.
• Animation: By using the Ellipse tool and animation features in VSDC, you can create moving ellipses that change size, shape, or position throughout the video, such as an animated progress chart.
• Placing video within the shape: Using the Ellipse tool, you can place videos inside the shape, creating original compositions or scenes with multiple video elements.

These are just a few ideas to inspire you to experiment with the Ellipse tool. VSDC Video Editor provides extensive possibilities for creative video editing and adding visual elements. Use the Ellipse tool to enhance the visual style of your videos, emphasize important details, or create eye-catching transitions between scenes.

Most times when you edit a video, you need to add a piece of Text to the scene. VSDC offers a built-in text editor, a tool to add subtitles from an external text file, and a tool to create tooltips. The latter can be useful if you’re working on a video tutorial and need explanation elements for the viewers.

Applying the Text

• The Text tool is conveniently located in two places - the left-hand side menu near the preview scene and next to the Editor tab. For the first option, select the “T” icon from the left-side menu and choose Text. For the second option, click at the Add Object menu located at the top, next to the Editor tab and again select “Text”. Another option is to use a hotkey combination Shift+T. You'll find the Text tool available in two convenient spots: on the left-hand side menu near the preview scene and right next to the Editor tab. To access the first option, simply click on the "T" icon in the left-side menu and choose "Text." For the second option, navigate to the Add Object menu situated at the top, beside the Editor tab, and once more select "Text." Alternatively, you can use the shortcut key combination Shift+T for quick access.
• Once you select an object, a pop-up window will appear where you can specify when the Text should appear and disappear in the video. If you're happy with the default settings, click Ok, or make changes and then accept them.
• As soon as the pop-up window closes, your cursor will change to a cross. You can then position and size the Text on the scene, and it will appear as a new Text block in both the timeline and the scene. You’ll be able to relocate it any time.
• Double-click inside the rectangle-shaped frame and you’ll see a cursor.
• Type your Text. Note, it may look very small, but you may easily adjust its parameters.

Text Properties

Once the necessary text is typed, you can adjust its parameters according to your needs.This is available in the Properties window or in the Editor tab at the Ribbon.The Editor tab allows you to adjust the following options:

• Text color (including opacity level);
• Brush color;
• Contour color;
• Contour thickness;
• Contour style;
• Dash style;
• Font face;
• Font style;
• Character sets;
• Font size;
• Font weight;
• Font degree angle;
• Underline;
• Allc aps;
• Small caps
• Subscript;
• Superscript;
• Strikethrough;
• Wrap;
• Set the object size automatically based on the inserted text;
• Kerning;
• Trimming mode;
• Horizontally scale;
• Vertically scale;
• Tracking;
• Baseline shift;
• Paragraph setting;
• Text orientation.

Object properties:

Changing Text in Video Duration You may want to have the Text object to be displayed throughout the entire video, or to have it appeared once for a particular moment. To do this:

• Go to the timeline and find the green Text object there. Place your mouse over it so you can stretch your Text object by the edges and position it easily. Now, if you want the Text to be visible all the time, stretch the Text object to the length of your video file on the timeline.
• If you need the text to be shown at a particular moment for a selected period of time, use the same stretching and dragging mouse movement to place it on the timeline.
• If you need higher precision when it comes to the duration time, click on the text object and the Properties window appears on the right. There you’ll find Object creation time and Object drawing duration parameters. The former defines the moment Text appears in the scene. You can fine-tune its appearance up to milliseconds. The latter defines the exact period your Text in a video will be seen.

Wrapping Text Around a Curve Line If you want to wrap your text around a curve line, use the ‘Binding to path’ option. You can do it the following way:

1. Add a Curve line on the scene;
2. Сlick on the Text on the Timeline and go to the Properties window;
3. Find Binding to path option, click it and select the curve line you created earlier in the drop-down menu;
4. Your text will adjust accordingly. Note that the original text object is only visible in the editing mode. As soon as you activate the playback, it will disappear;
5. New parameters appear afterwards. You can use them to adjust the appearance of the wrapped text:
   • Mode enables you to position the text above, in the center, or below the curve line, or attach it to an additional curve line. Please note that if you choose the last option, you must add a second line to the scene beforehand for the editor to display it in the additional Stretch to path menu. Depending on the chosen mode for the first line, ‘From first curve path’ or ‘From second curve path’, the second line will serve as either the bottom or top of the text.
   • Stretch to length allows you to stretch the text to the length of the line or keep the original length.
   • Clipping allows you to create a clipping mask using the original text object frame.
   • Approximation allows you to smooth text curves.
6. If you want to make your text invisible or make it move along the line, watch our video tutorial for more details (part “Text Wrapping”).

Brush tool

Brush tool is used to adjust the color of the text frame. Solid and transparent options are available to choose from. Further, you can adjust your text within the size of the text frame, using one of the following options:

• Set the optimal object size;
• Fit to width;
• Fit to height;
• Fit to size.

Text Effects

VSDC includes several animated text effects that can help you get full control of how text symbols appear in the scene or to add some creativity to your video. To apply an effect, go to Text effects menu in the Editor tab and select the effect you like. The selected effect will appear on the timeline area as an object. It represents a colored block that occupies a single line and is located on a separate tab on the Timeline.

Available Build-in Effects:

• Recoloring is used to change the color or the level of opacity of text symbols.
• Shift position is used to make text symbols move from one location to another on the screen.
• GlyphFX is used to change the appearance attributes of text symbols, such as their size, skew angle, or rotation.
• Scrolling text is used to add a scroll effect to the text, set the movement direction, adjust the angle and speed.

Creative Ideas for Applying Text Effects

For using some creative ideas to make your texts look fantastic, we suggest you watch our video tutorials with detailed descriptions.

1. Seven Stunning Text Effects
• The glitch text effect;
• Text mask;
• Neon text effect;
• Perspective;
• Simple framing animation;
• Text shadow;
• The typewriter effect.
2. Text Behind an Object
3. Horizontal or Vertical Scrolling Text
4. Glowing Rainbow Gradient Text Mask
5. Stylish Lower Third
6. Modern Animated Titles
7. Part 1
8. Part 2
9. Part 3
10. Part 4
11. Part 5
12. Neon Light Text Effect
13. Perspective Text
14. Motion-Tracked Text
15. Slide-In Text
16. Cinematic Title
17. Title Intro
18. Fire Text Effect
19. Text Swing Effect
20. Zoom Through Text Intro
21. Gradient Text

This software can be downloaded from Free Video Editor description page.

VSDC is a powerful video editing software that offers a wide range of tools and features to help you create professional-quality videos. One of the most basic yet versatile tools available in VSDC is the Rectangle. Whether you want to add a background or border to your video, or create an animated shape or mask, the rectangle tool in VSDC provides you with the flexibility and control you need to bring your vision to life.

Applying the Rectangle

1. The Rectangle tool is conveniently located in two places - the left-hand side menu near the preview scene and the Add Object menu located at the top, next to the Editor tab.
2. Once you select an object, a pop-up window will appear where you can specify when the Rectangle should appear and disappear in the video. If you're happy with the default settings, click Ok, or make changes and then accept them.
3. As soon as the pop-up window closes, your cursor will change to a cross. You can then position and size the Rectangle on the scene, and it will appear as a new Rectangle block in both the timeline and the scene.
4. Should you decide to modify any of the settings you established in steps 1 to 3 - such as the Rectangle's appearance, disappearance time, position, or size - simply access the Properties window on the right-hand side of the screen. This window will open automatically, and from there, you can access the Common settings menu. This menu not only allows you to adjust these parameters, but you can also rename the object and change its overlay method.
5. Congratulations on creating your basic Rectangle! If you're happy with your work, you can now proceed to another part of editing your project. However, if you're interested in exploring the finer settings of the Rectangle tool, you can continue reading the instructions to learn more.

Rectangle object settings

The first setting in this section is the Round Size option, which allows you to customize the corners of your rectangle to your liking by specifying the size of the rounded angles. You have the flexibility to adjust all angles simultaneously or set the parameters separately for the X and Y axes by opening the setup menu.

The second setting, Pen, controls the outline of the object. You can choose to leave it as a solid line or make it transparent. Additionally, you can adjust the thickness and color of the outline. These parameters are also conveniently located on the ribbon tab at the top of the scene, allowing for quick and easy adjustments.

The third setting, Brush, determines how the rectangle will be filled. There are four options available to choose from, each with their own set of customization settings:

• Transparent: makes the inside of the rectangle transparent
• Solid: fills the rectangle with a color of your choice, which you can adjust for intensity using the Opacity feature
• Gradient: allows you to assign several colors to the rectangle, which will smoothly flow into each other. This option offers a rich set of customization settings to help you achieve the desired result
• Image Pattern: fills the rectangle with an image of your preference, which you can adjust for Opacity and exact positioning.

Finally, the Antialiasing parameter determines whether the edges of the contour should be smoothed or not. This can help to produce a more polished and refined look for your rectangle.

Creative Ideas for Using Rectangles in VSDC

Some common uses of the rectangle tool in VSDC include:

• Create a shape mask: You can use a rectangle to create a shape mask over a portion of your video. This can be useful if you want to highlight a specific area or object in your video or blur out an area that you don't want to be visible.
• Create a colored background: You can use a rectangle to create a colored background for your video. This can be useful if you want to add a title card or end screen to your video.
• Create a border: You can use a rectangle to create a border around your video or image. This can be useful if you want to add a frame to your video or image.
• Create an animation: This can be useful if you want to censor a moving object or add motion to a rectangle

These are just a few examples of how you can use a rectangle in VSDC. The possibilities are endless, so feel free to experiment and see what works best for your project.