Text with custom background

Customize your text by swapping solid-color backgrounds for thematic ones from the PlayPlay stock library! This quick tutorial shows you how to use the media library to tailor your screen's visuals to your specific context, whether it's the season, a particular topic, or a specific mood. It’s a simple trick to boost your creativity and make your messages even more immersive.

Here are the steps to add a custom background to a text screen:

• Creating the screen and entering text

-Open a project in PlayPlay and click "Add screen."
-Select a simple title template (e.g., Title 1).
-Replace the default text with your message (e.g., "Our hours are changing this summer!").

• Searching for a background in the stock library

-Click the default media image in the side panel, then click Replace.
-In the library window, switch to the Stock tab, then go to the Videos section.
-Enter a specific keyword in the search bar to find a background that suits your topic (e.g., "summer background animation").

• Visual integration and adjustments

-Select the chosen background video or image and add it to the screen.
-Adjust the visual as needed using editing tools (cropping, filters, trimming).
-Check text readability against the new background and test different media if necessary.

• Finalization

-Preview the screen to confirm the overall visual style.
-Continue editing the rest of the video.

Keywords: PlayPlay Video, Video tutorial, Text animation, Video editing, Letter-by-letter effect, Easy motion design, Stock, Royalty-free image library, Dynamic titling, Text customization, Animated background