Text wrapping in Premiere Pro is a powerful tool that allows you to seamlessly integrate text into your video projects. By dynamically adjusting the position of text around other elements on the screen, text wrapping ensures that your captions, titles, and other text elements remain visible and legible throughout your videos. Whether you’re creating complex motion graphics or straightforward presentations, mastering the art of text wrapping in Premiere Pro will elevate your video editing skills and enhance the overall impact of your work. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of text wrapping in Premiere Pro, exploring its various techniques and practical applications. We will begin by introducing the basic principles of text wrapping, followed by step-by-step instructions on how to implement different wrapping methods in your projects. Finally, we will discuss advanced techniques and troubleshooting tips to help you overcome common challenges and achieve professional-looking results.
To begin, let’s understand the fundamental concept of text wrapping. Text wrapping refers to the automatic adjustment of text around other visual elements on the screen, such as images, videos, and shapes. This dynamic positioning ensures that the text remains visible and readable, even when these elements overlap or move. Premiere Pro offers two primary methods for text wrapping: “Wrap Around Source” and “Wrap Around Shape.” Each method has its own strengths and applications, depending on the specific requirements of your project. In the following sections, we will explore these methods in detail, providing clear instructions on how to use them effectively.
Moreover, Premiere Pro provides several advanced techniques and troubleshooting tips that can help you overcome common challenges and achieve professional-looking results with text wrapping. For instance, you can use the “Offset” property to fine-tune the distance between the text and the wrapped element, ensuring precise alignment. Additionally, the “Advanced” tab in the Text Wrap settings offers options for controlling the behavior of the text when it encounters obstacles, such as setting the wrap mode (contour, inside, outside) and adjusting the padding around the text. Understanding these advanced settings will empower you to handle complex text wrapping scenarios with ease and create visually stunning videos that convey your message effectively.
Understand Text Wrap Basics
About Text Wrap
Text wrap allows you to control how text flows around other elements in Premiere Pro. It enables you to create visually appealing and readable compositions by positioning text in specific ways relative to images, videos, and other objects. You can use text wrap to achieve a variety of effects, including:
- Creating titles and lower thirds that are positioned precisely over footage
- Wrapping text around images to create unique and visually engaging graphics
- Creating text that flows seamlessly between multiple video clips
Controls and Settings for Text Wrap
The Text Wrap controls in Premiere Pro are located in the **Essential Graphics** panel. When you select a text layer, the **Text Wrap** options will appear in the **Transform** section. The main controls include:
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Mode | Specifies the wrapping method: **None**, **Wrap Around**, **Wrap Around (From Center)**, or **Contour**. |
| Offset | Sets the distance between the text and the wrapped element. |
| Padding | Adds a buffer space around the text to prevent it from overlapping with other elements. |
| Shape | Defines the shape of the wrapping area: **Rectangle**, **Ellipse**, or **Polygon**. |
| Contour Divide | Divides the contour into multiple segments for more precise wrapping. |
Set Text Position and Padding
Adjusting the position and padding of your text ensures it fits seamlessly within your video frame. Here’s how to fine-tune these settings:
Position
- Select the “Title Tool” in the Toolbar.
- Click on the text you wish to position.
- Use the “Position” parameters in the Effect Controls panel to set the X and Y coordinates of your text’s position. Alternatively, drag the text with your mouse directly in the Program Monitor.
Padding
Padding creates a buffer space between your text and the edge of the frame, preventing it from appearing too cramped. To adjust padding:
| Property | Description |
| Top | Space between the top edge of the text and the top edge of the frame |
| Right | Space between the right edge of the text and the right edge of the frame |
| Bottom | Space between the bottom edge of the text and the bottom edge of the frame |
| Left | Space between the left edge of the text and the left edge of the frame |
Use the slider or numerical input fields in the Effect Controls panel to set custom padding values for each side. Alternatively, right-click on the text layer in the Timeline panel and select “Edit Text” to open the Text Editor and adjust the padding directly.
Control Text Wrapping with Paragraph Styles
Paragraph styles offer a comprehensive way to manage text wrapping in Premiere Pro. These styles define the characteristics of text, including its alignment and wrapping behavior. By creating and applying specific paragraph styles, you can easily control how text flows within your project.
Customizing Text Wrapping Options
To customize text wrapping options, select the text you want to modify and open the Character Panel (Window > Text > Character). Within the Character Panel, navigate to the “Layout” section and expand the “Text Wrap” menu. Here, you can specify various settings, including:
- Wrap Inside Text Frame: Wraps text within the boundaries of the text frame.
- Wrap Around Object: Wraps text around an external object, such as an image or video.
- Wrap Affect Width: Adjusts the width of the text frame based on the text wrapping settings.
- Wrap Affect Height: Adjusts the height of the text frame based on the text wrapping settings.
Advanced Text Wrapping Settings
The “Wrap Affect Width” and “Wrap Affect Height” options allow you to control the dynamic behavior of the text frame. By enabling these options, the text frame will automatically adjust its size to accommodate the wrapped text, ensuring that it remains visible and readable.
In addition to these settings, you can also specify the amount of padding around the wrapped text by adjusting the “Margin” values. This setting provides additional space between the text and the edges of the text frame, enhancing readability.
By utilizing the advanced text wrapping options in Premiere Pro, you can create complex and visually appealing text layouts that effectively convey your message to the audience.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Wrap Inside Text Frame | Keeps text within the boundaries of the text frame. |
| Wrap Around Object | Wraps text around an external object. |
| Wrap Affect Width | Adjusts the width of the text frame based on the text wrapping settings. |
| Wrap Affect Height | Adjusts the height of the text frame based on the text wrapping settings. |
| Margin | Provides padding around the wrapped text. |
Adjust Text Flow with Wrap Shape Options
To further customize text wrapping, explore the Wrap Shape Options in the Text panel. These settings provide precise control over how text flows around objects and shapes:
Wrap Around Object
Enable the “Wrap Around Object” checkbox to wrap the text around an object or shape in the layer below. Adjust the “Padding” value to define the spacing between the text and the object’s edges.
By default, text wraps on the outside of the object. To reverse this, set the “Wrap Around Object” checkbox to “Inside” instead of “Outside.”
Wrap from First Baseline
Enable the “Wrap from First Baseline” option to align the text vertically with the first baseline of the object or shape it’s wrapping around. This ensures consistency and visual alignment.
Wrap Within Bounding Box
The “Wrap Within Bounding Box” option confines the text within a specific area. This is useful for creating text blocks with fixed dimensions or wrapping text around an image or video with precise boundaries.
Minimum Width
Set a minimum width for the text to prevent it from becoming too narrow and illegible. This option ensures that the text is always legible, even when the surrounding objects or shapes constrain its flow.
Maximum Width
Define a maximum width for the text to limit its horizontal expansion. This is helpful for preventing text from overflowing beyond a specific area or creating unwanted line breaks.
Wrap Margin
Adjust the “Wrap Margin” value to specify the spacing between the text and the edges of the bounding box. This helps control the text’s proximity to surrounding elements and maintain a consistent visual flow.
Wrap Offset
Use the “Wrap Offset” settings to shift the text’s position relative to the bounding box. This is useful for fine-tuning the text’s alignment and creating specific visual effects.
Use Text Animators for Dynamic Text Wrapping
Text animators provide a wide range of options for creating dynamic text effects, including text wrapping. By utilizing the Position, Scale, Rotation, and Anchor Point animators, you can achieve various wrapping effects.
Animated Point of Origin
To create a text wrap effect where the text flows around a particular point, animate the Anchor Point property. By changing the X and Y values, you can control the point around which the text wraps.
Animated Scale
Adjusting the Scale property can create wrapping effects where the text expands or contracts to fit the available space. By keyframing the Scale values, you can create dynamic wrapping effects.
Animated Rotation
Utilize the Rotation property to create wrapping effects where the text rotates around its anchor point. Keyframing the Rotation values allows you to control the direction and speed of rotation.
Animated Position
Animate the Position property to move the text along a path or shape. This creates a wrapping effect where the text follows the movement of the animated position.
Combining Text Animators
Combine multiple text animators to create complex wrapping effects. By combining animators like Position, Scale, and Rotation, you can achieve dynamic and visually striking text wraps.
| Animator | Effect |
|---|---|
| Position | Moves the text along a path or shape |
| Scale | Expands or contracts the text |
| Rotation | Rotates the text around its anchor point |
| Anchor Point | Controls the point around which the text wraps |
Warp Text Around Objects and Masks
Premiere Pro offers an intuitive and powerful feature called “Motion Path Text”, which enables users to animate and warp text along paths, objects, or masks in their videos. To warp text around objects or masks, follow these steps:
1. Select the text layer in the Timeline panel.
2. Navigate to the Effects Panel and search for the “Warp Text” effect.
3. Drag and drop the “Warp Text” effect onto the text layer.
4. In the Effect Controls panel, expand the “Path” section.
5. Click on the “Add Point” button to create a new point on the path.
6. To define the path for the text to follow, you have several options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Position | Manually enter the X and Y coordinates for the point. |
| Path | Create a custom path using the Pen tool or by animating the position of the point over time. |
| Align to Shape | Warp the text to follow the outline of an existing shape layer. |
| Align to Mask | Warp the text to follow the edges of a mask. |
| Parent to Layer | Animate the text’s position relative to a specific layer in your composition. |
7. Once you have defined the path, adjust the other settings in the “Warp Text” effect to control the appearance and animation of your text.
8. Preview the results in the Timeline panel or Program Monitor.
9. Fine-tune the warp as needed by adjusting the position and shape of the points on the path.
Refine Text Wrapping with Feathering
Feathering
Feathering allows you to control how the edges of your text blend into the background. By default, feathering is set to 0, which means that the edges of your text will be sharp. However, you can increase the feathering value to create a smoother, more blended effect.
Feathering Amount
The feathering amount controls how far the edges of your text will extend beyond the bounding box. A larger feathering value will result in a wider, more blended effect. You can adjust the feathering amount by typing a value in the Feathering field or by dragging the slider.
Feathering Offset
The feathering offset controls how far the edges of your text will be shifted from the bounding box. A positive offset value will shift the edges of your text outward, while a negative offset value will shift the edges of your text inward. You can adjust the feathering offset by typing a value in the Offset field or by dragging the slider.
Feathering Mode
The feathering mode determines how the edges of the text are blended with the background. There are three feathering modes available:
- Preserve Alpha
- Add
- Subtract
This mode preserves the alpha channel of the text, which means that the edges of the text will be transparent.
This mode adds the color of the text to the background color, which can result in a more opaque effect.
This mode subtracts the color of the text from the background color, which can result in a more transparent effect.
| Feathering Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Preserve Alpha | Preserves the alpha channel of the text, resulting in transparent edges. |
| Add | Adds the color of the text to the background color, resulting in a more opaque effect. |
| Subtract | Subtracts the color of the text from the background color, resulting in a more transparent effect. |
Fix Text Wrapping Overlaps
Text overlaps can occur when two or more text objects are placed too close together. To fix this, you can adjust the following settings:
- Margin: The margin is the space between the edge of the text object and the edge of the container. Increasing the margin can help to prevent text overlaps.
- Padding: The padding is the space between the text and the edge of the text object. Increasing the padding can also help to prevent text overlaps.
In addition to adjusting the margin and padding, you can also use the following techniques to fix text wrapping overlaps:
- Use a different font: A different font may have a different spacing, which can help to prevent text overlaps.
- Change the text size: Changing the text size can also help to prevent text overlaps.
- Use a different text alignment: Changing the text alignment can help to prevent text overlaps.
- Use a different text wrapping mode: Premiere Pro offers different text wrapping modes, such as “Wrap to Fit” and “Wrap to Margins”. Experiment with different modes to see which one works best for your needs.
- Use a different container size: If you have a lot of text, you may need to use a larger container size to prevent text overlaps.
- Use a different layout: If you can’t fix the text wrapping overlaps using the above techniques, you may need to change the layout of your project.
Advanced Techniques for Fixing Text Wrapping Overlaps
If you’re still having trouble fixing text wrapping overlaps, you can try some of these advanced techniques:
| Technique | Description |
|---|---|
| Use a negative margin: A negative margin can be used to push the text object away from the edge of the container. | Use a negative padding: A negative padding can be used to push the text away from the edge of the text object. |
| Use a custom text wrapping script: You can write a custom script to control the text wrapping behavior in Premiere Pro. |
Optimize Text Wrapping for Different Aspect Ratios
To ensure optimal text wrapping across various aspect ratios, follow these additional considerations:
1. Adjust Text Size Automatically
Enable the “Auto-Size” option in the Text panel to have Premiere Pro automatically adjust the text size based on the available space.
2. Use Text Anchors
Anchor text to specific points in the frame, such as the center or a corner, to prevent it from shifting with aspect ratio changes.
3. Set Minimum and Maximum Character Counts
Define a minimum and maximum number of characters per line to control how text is wrapped into multiple lines.
4. Control Leading and Tracking
Adjust the leading (spacing between lines) and tracking (spacing between characters) to improve text readability and prevent overlapping.
5. Consider Background Opacity
Increase the opacity of the text background to improve readability against complex or dark backgrounds.
6. Use Text Drop Shadow
Add a drop shadow to the text to create depth and make it stand out from the background.
7. Consider Motion Paths
Animate text along a motion path, such as a circular arc or vertical scroll, to create dynamic text effects.
8. Optimize for Different Aspect Ratios
Create multiple text layers with different aspect ratio presets to ensure optimal display on varying screen sizes.
9. Advanced Text Wrapping Techniques
Experiment with the following techniques for advanced text wrapping:
| Technique | Description |
|---|---|
| Motion Blur | Smooth out the appearance of text moving across the screen. |
| Text Animators | Create custom text animation effects, such as bouncing or fading in. |
| Expression Controls | Use JavaScript expressions to control text properties dynamically, such as changing text size based on frame rate. |
Troubleshooting Text Wrap Issues
If you’re having trouble getting text to wrap in Premiere Pro, here are a few things to check:
1. Make sure the text object is selected
The text wrap options will only be available if the text object is selected. To select the text object, click on it in the Timeline or Effect Controls panel.
2. Check the Text Wrap Mode
The Text Wrap Mode determines how the text will wrap around other objects in the scene. There are three options to choose from: None, Character, and Word.
| Text Wrap Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| None | The text will not wrap around any other objects. |
| Character | The text will wrap around individual characters. |
| Word | The text will wrap around entire words. |
3. Adjust the Text Wrap Offset
The Text Wrap Offset determines how far the text will be offset from the object it is wrapping around. A positive value will move the text away from the object, while a negative value will move the text closer to the object.
4. Check the Text Anchor Point
The Text Anchor Point determines the point on the text object that will be used as the reference point for the text wrap. By default, the anchor point is set to the center of the text object. However, you can change the anchor point to any point on the object.
5. Make sure there is enough space for the text to wrap
If there is not enough space for the text to wrap, it will simply overflow the object it is wrapping around. To fix this, you can either increase the size of the object or reduce the amount of text.
6. Check for overlapping objects
If there are any other objects overlapping the text object, it may prevent the text from wrapping properly. To fix this, move the overlapping objects out of the way.
7. Reset the Text Wrap Settings
If you’re still having trouble getting the text to wrap properly, you can try resetting the text wrap settings. To do this, select the text object and click on the Reset button in the Effect Controls panel.
8. Update Premiere Pro
If you’re using an older version of Premiere Pro, there may be a bug that is preventing the text from wrapping properly. To fix this, update Premiere Pro to the latest version.
9. Contact Adobe Support
If you’ve tried all of the above and you’re still having trouble getting text to wrap, you can contact Adobe Support for help.
How to Text Wrap in Premiere Pro
Text wrapping allows you to wrap text around objects or images in your Premiere Pro project. This can be a useful technique for adding captions, titles, or other text elements to your videos. Here’s how to do it:
- Select the text layer you want to wrap.
- Go to the "Effects Panel" and type "text wrap" in the search bar.
- Drag the "Text Wrap" effect onto your text layer.
- Adjust the "Wrap Text" settings in the Effect Controls panel. You can choose which edge of the object or image you want the text to wrap around, as well as the amount of space between the text and the object.
People Also Ask
What is the shortcut for text wrapping in Premiere Pro?
There is no keyboard shortcut for text wrapping in Premiere Pro. You must use the Effects Panel to add the “Text Wrap” effect to your text layer.
Can I text wrap around multiple objects?
Yes, you can text wrap around multiple objects by using the “Mask Feather” effect. This effect creates a soft edge around the objects, which allows the text to flow around them.
How do I create a text wrap effect that is animated?
You can create an animated text wrap effect by using the “Motion” effect. This effect allows you to move and rotate the text layer over time. You can use this to create a text wrap effect that zooms in on the object or image.
