This feature can simulate a rewind effect or change the direction of a moving object like reversing a sunset if you were too lazy to get up at 5 AM to catch the sunrise. You may want to reverse a clip in your project for a myriad of reasons, and we’re going to walk you through how to do it in Final Cut Pro X. Reversing a video clip makes it so that the last frame plays first and the first frame plays last.

If your title design needs go beyond FCPX capabilities, you can make them in other programs (like Adobe Illustrator) and import them to your piece. Choose Edit > Add Cross Dissolve (or press Command-T). For example, to add a crossfade, click the edge of a clip in the storyline.

Finally, add effects and transitions, if you want ‘em.And to customize, double-click the title in your sequence. You’ll find that hidden in the premade titles. If you need your title to be completely customizable, effects and all, go for the Custom title. Pro-tip: None of the presented options will change the way the text animates, so you’ll want to keep that in mind when you make your initial text selection. This is where you can change the text’s appearance, including color and simple effects like glows and drop shadows. In your storyline, double-click on the text clip to open the Text Inspector panel.Then, adjust the length by pulling on the clip itself. Double-click to insert it into your timeline.

For the premade titles, preview the graphics by scanning over the thumbnail.

You can use one of these presets or make your own.

Next, you’ll see premade titles, lower thirds, credits, etc.

If it’s not already displayed, choose Window > Go To > Titles or Generators.

Go to the Titles and Generators sidebar.

Drag your playhead to where you want to place your text.

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