[FAQ]

Hey,

I’m trying to improve the production quality of my YouTube videos, and I’ve noticed that all the big channels have really slick animated text for their titles, lower thirds, and call-to-action graphics.

Right now, I’m just using the basic text tool in my video editor, and it looks pretty amateur. I’m ready to learn something new, but I’m not sure where to start. Is something like Adobe After Effects the only way to get professional-looking results, or are there simpler, more budget-friendly options out there for someone just starting out?

I’d love to know what software you all use to make your graphics pop.

[Jeff Bullas]

This is a common question for creators looking to upgrade their look.

Quick Answer: The industry standard for complex motion graphics is Adobe After Effects, but many creators can achieve excellent results with more user-friendly, template-based software.

Choosing the right tool comes down to the complexity of the visual formats you intend to create for your videos.

For maximum control over your visual formats, a program like Adobe After Effects allows you to build custom animated text and motion graphic formats from the ground up, giving you a unique brand identity. However, for most YouTube creators, a more efficient workflow is to use template-based services which allow you to quickly customise pre-made text and image formats to create professional-looking titles and callouts. It is also important to first master the built-in tools within your primary video editing software, as their capabilities for creating high-quality graphic and text formats are often underestimated and can handle the majority of a creator’s needs without extra cost.

Cheers,

Jeff

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