StreamLive ProAdd a lower third (name and title) in the video editor
Add a lower third with a name and a role to a recorded video in the StreamLive Pro editor: pick a style, type in Hebrew or English, set when it shows, and export it.
A lower third is the name and role of the person speaking, shown near the bottom of the frame. In the StreamLive Pro editor, open the Overlays tab in Properties, choose one of the five Lower-Thirds styles, type the Name and the Title, and press Add Lower-Third. Then set In and Out times so it shows for a few seconds when the person first speaks. Hebrew names are aligned to the right automatically, and the lower third is burned into the exported video.
Before you start
- This page is for recorded video. For a lower third during a live broadcast, the live studio has its own; see How to make lower thirds for a live stream.
- Keep it short. A name and a role of a few words each. A long title is hard to read on a phone.
- Know the moment. Note when each speaker starts talking. Drop a marker with M at that moment to find it again; see Markers, snapping and looping on the editor timeline.
- Open the project. In the menu choose Video editor.
Steps
- Open the Overlays tab. In Properties, open the Overlays tab and scroll to Lower-Thirds.
- Pick a style. Click one of the swatches: Modern, Classic, Neon, Minimal or Dark.
- Type the name. In Name type the person's name, for example "Dan Levi". Hebrew works and is aligned to the right.
- Type the role. In Title type the role, for example "Head of the parents' committee". It appears in smaller letters under the name.
- Add it. Press Add Lower-Third. It appears near the bottom left of the frame.
- Set when it shows. Under Active Layers, set In (ms) to the moment the person starts speaking and Out (ms) about 5 seconds later. For example In 12000 and Out 17000 shows it from 0:12 to 0:17. With Out at 0 it stays on the whole video.
- Place it. Drag it in the preview and resize it with its handles. Keep it clear of faces and of the captions.
- Add the next speaker. Type another name and title and press Add Lower-Third again, then set its own times. Duplicate copies a lower third with its style.
- Export. Press Export. Check the moment it appears in the downloaded file.
Which style for what
| Style | Looks like | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Modern | Purple-to-pink band, rounded corners | Creators, events, lively content |
| Classic | Dark band, square corners, white text | Interviews, talks, news-style videos |
| Neon | Black band with bright green text | Young, energetic content |
| Minimal | An almost see-through pill with white text | Darker pictures where you want very little on screen |
| Dark | Deep dark band with light purple text | Bright videos, where a dark band stands out |
Lower third, title or caption
| You want | Use |
|---|---|
| The speaker's name and role for a few seconds | A lower third, as on this page |
| A heading, a question or a key number | A title; see Add titles and text to a video in the editor |
| The spoken words | Captions; see Edit captions on the timeline |
| Your logo all the time | Add a logo or watermark to a video in the editor |
More on what makes a good lower third, and on Hebrew lower thirds: What is a lower third? Name titles in video, explained.
What can go wrong
- The lower third stays on the whole video. Out (ms) is 0, which means until the end. Set an Out time.
- It appears at the wrong moment. In and Out are in milliseconds from the start of the video: 1 second is 1000. Check the time on the timeline and type it in milliseconds.
- It covers the captions. Drag it higher, or move the captions up in the Position tab of Properties.
- A Hebrew name with an English word reads in a strange order. Mixed directions in one line can swap parts. Put the English word in the role line, or write the line in one language.
- It is missing from a burn made in the subtitle studio. Export from the video editor with Export; that export includes the lower thirds.
- It does not slide in. Lower thirds here appear and disappear without animation. For a moving title use a title template; see Add titles and text to a video in the editor.
Related pages
- Names in a live broadcast: How to make lower thirds for a live stream
- What a lower third is: What is a lower third? Name titles in video, explained
- What the export includes: Exporting from the editor — formats and render settings
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a name title to a video?
Open the Overlays tab in Properties, choose a Lower-Thirds style, type the name and the role, and press Add Lower-Third. Then set In and Out so it shows for a few seconds.
Can I write the lower third in Hebrew?
Yes. A name or role with Hebrew letters is aligned to the right, in the preview and in the exported file.
How long should a lower third stay on screen?
About 4 to 6 seconds, when the person starts speaking. Set In and Out in milliseconds, for example 12000 and 17000.
Is the lower third included when I export?
Yes, when you export from the video editor with the Export button. It is burned into the MP4.
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