Scrolling Text in Vegas

[Gary Kleiner]

Edward answered this one recently by suggesting that it be set up as as one graphics image, then use keyframes to move the text accross the screen and pause when you want. That’s how I would do it as well.

Gary Kleiner

Learn Vegas and DVD Architect

http://www.VegasTrainingAndTools.com

[Bobby1135]

Thank you, Do you have a suggestion on which graphic image to type it on. The regular text one only holds so many names, would I just have to use multiple ones to fit all the names?

[Mike Kujbida]

I would do this Photoshop. You can also use Paint Shop Pro or any other graphics program you want.
Make the image 720 pixels wide by whatever height you need. Try 1500 pixels for the height as a start. This can always be adjusted later if necessary.
Make sure to do it on a transparent layer so that the background will key out when you bring it into Vegas. Saving it in PNG format will allow this as it has alpha channel capability.
Remember about the safe title area. Leave a minimum of a 10% border all the way around so the titles don’t get cut off when they’re displayed.

When you bring the finished graphic into Vegas, use either Pan/Crop (my personal preference) or Track Motion to move the image up the screen. Adding keyframes will allow you to pause it at the desired intervals.

[Bobby1135]

Thanks alot for your help, the last thing im having trouble with is setting a boundary for the text when it scrolls up. I have a Heading and the Names are scrolling up through that. I want to make them dissapear right at the bottom of the Heading, I know it can be done but im getting stuck on it right now.

[Gary Kleiner]

Set up a rectangular mask using the Pan/Crop Bezier tool. You can have it hard or soft edged with the feathering on or off.

Gary Kleiner

Learn Vegas and DVD Architect

http://www.VegasTrainingAndTools.com