Introduction

If you're trying to add text behind a moving object in a video, you've come to the right place! This blog post will walk you through the process step by step, using a powerful AI video editor called Descript. So let's get started!


Step 1: Create a New Project in Descript

  1. Open Descript and click on "New Project" in the top right corner.
  2. Once the new project screen pops up, click on "Choose a file to transcribe" and upload your video.

Step 2: Set Up Your Video Timeline

  1. Click on "Media" in the top corner and select "Videos".
  2. Browse the stock footage available, or search for a specific scene.
  3. Click on the footage you want to use.
  4. Adjust the timeline at the bottom of the screen to fit your video.

Step 3: Add Text Title

  1. Click on the "T" (text) icon on the top and select "Title".
  2. Set the text to whatever you want (e.g., "Freedom").
  3. Choose a font (in this example, we use the "Bold" font).
  4. Adjust the text size and position as needed.

Step 4: Duplicate the Main Clip

  1. Click on the main clip (the woman running on the beach) in the timeline.
  2. Right-click and select "Duplicate".
  3. In the timeline, you should now see the duplicate clip above the original clip and the text layer. This creates a "sandwich" of layers.

Step 5: Apply the Green Screen Effect

  1. Select the duplicated clip in the timeline.
  2. Scroll down and click on the "Green Screen" toggle button.
  3. Wait for the green screen effect to be applied (this may take a few minutes).

Step 6: Animate the Text (Optional)

  1. Click on the text layer in the timeline.
  2. Go to the "Animation" tab and click the "+" button, then select "Custom".
  3. Two keyframes will appear on the timeline – use these to control the movement and position of the text.
  4. Adjust the keyframes as desired to create the desired text animation.

Step 7: Export the Edited Video

  1. Click on "File" in the top left corner, then "Composition" and "Export".
  2. Choose the desired output settings, such as resolution and quality.
  3. Click the "Export" button.
  4. Save your edited video with the desired file name and location.
And you're done! By following these steps, you've successfully added text behind a moving object. Enjoy your newly edited video and explore Descript's other features for even more possibilities.