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CREATE CUSTOM OVERLAYS, TITLES AND LOWER THIRDS
Boost the production value of your videos with custom overlays, titles, and lower thirds from Videobolt's professionally designed selection for a polished look.
Onscreen graphics can be added with most popular video editing software, and there's a variety of simple animations that you can add with a couple of clicks. So what do you do when you want to upgrade from the basics to something more like the dedicated graphics you can see on TV? Well our latest category of templates is the answer: transparent overlays. Professionally designed to grab attention and communicate your messages, these overlays can be customized from our online editor and then easily imported into any video. In our new overlay category you can find everything you need to improve your video's production value — lower-thirds, transitions, stylish frames, titles and more.
Why use video overlays?
It's part of the art and skill of video production to find the best way to convey your message. This can be done with the right footage or writing, but just as much using additional elements that exist "outside" the video. From keeping track of who or what is on screen to short messaging that would otherwise slow down the pacing of the video — graphic overlays are the perfect way to guarantee some messages get across without breaking the flow of the video.
Why have custom lower thirds?
Most popular editing software (Premiere, Resolve, iMovie) include some overlays out of the box. While convenient this also means that your overlays will be generic. Creating custom overlays, graphics and lower thirds gives you the opportunity to further visually distinguish your content. With the help of Videobolt, you can produce customized overlays in a matter of minutes, as well as create variations on what you already used so that all your content has varied but consistent overlay graphics.
What types of video overlays can I create?
Your content is king and we have all the flair it needs to stand out. In our library you can find many stylistic packs of various screen elements that can outfit your whole screen with graphics. Additionally, we have packs of specific elements, like lower thirds, transitions and titles designed to fit inside the same piece of content in a seamless, consistent manner.
Where can I use my overlays?
Our job is to help you easily create your custom overlays, afterwards they're used anywhere you need them. Transparent videos can be exported in a few different formats to ensure maximum compatibility with various kinds of software. From Apple ProRes MOV videos that can be used in video editing software, to WEBM files ready for streaming.
How many styles can I choose from?
Our library of video overlays and lower thirds is always expanding. At the moment there are hundreds of templates and styles to boost the production value of your videos. You can expect many more soon to follow. Just in 2022 we added over 1,200 new templates overall and we expect transparent video overlays to be one of the more prolific categories.
How to create a custom overlay?
Creating a custom video overlay with Videobolt is a pretty straightforward process, so you can get it done and go back to creating valuable content. Here's all you need to do:
1. Find an overlay that appeals to your style and needs.
2. Customize it directly in your browser — add your messaging, pick a different color or make other changes to the look of the overlay, lower third or transition.
3. Download your overlay as a MOV and import it into the video editing software of your choice. Where you can position and resize it as needed.
4. Pump your fist victoriously because you're up and running.
Get creative!
With our library of overlays and other useful animations at your fingertips, you can focus solely on creating your best content. We can't wait to see your work shine, fully outfitted with professional animations. Have fun making great videos.