Creating composite titles with layers
You can create complex titles by using layers. Layers can be based on text, shapes, photos or videos. Layers are a great way to organize different elements of your titles and give you the flexibility to change one part without affecting another part. You can create lower-third title graphics by using layers, as well as logos and other graphics that incorporate text.
To create title layers
1 In the Title panel, click the Text tab to ensure the Text page is displayed.
2 At the top of the Layers list area, click one of the following buttons:
• Add Text Layer ![](../pinnacle-studio/images/b-add-text-layer.png)
: Adds a new text layer to the list.
• Shape Tool ![](../pinnacle-studio/images/b-shape-tool-layers.png)
: Choose a vector shape or choose
Add assets from Library to open a window that lets you search and select media by
Project Bins,
Video, or
Photo categories. Click the
Apply button after you select the media to close the selection window and add the layer to the list.
3 In the Layers list, select the layer that you want to edit, and specify the settings you want in the Settings area.
4 Above the Text Settings, you can choose any of the following:
• Group Align: In the Player panel preview, select two or more layers, and choose an alignment option from the Group Align menu.
• Group: In the Player panel preview, select two or more layers to create a group that will share look and motion properties.
• Order: Lets you change the stacking order of the selected layer.
• Wrap Text: Lets you wrap text within the text frame instead of stretching the text if the frame size is adjusted.
You can also select layers in the Player panel preview by clicking a layer, or by right-clicking and choose Select All Layers from the context menu. You can also right-click to choose Deselect All Layers.
You can also right-click in the Player panel preview to access Grouping and Order commands.
To edit title layers
1 In the Title panel, click the Text tab to ensure the Text page is displayed.
2 At the top of the Layers list area, select the layer that you want to edit.
3 Do any of the following:
• In the Settings area, make any changes you want.
• In the Player panel, select one or more layers in the preview, right-click and choose any of the following: Cut Layer, Copy Layer, Paste Layer, Delete Layer.