Opening Crawl

Author: Master Skywalker
Date: 1-Jan-2006, 10:11 AM

Author: Master Skywalker
Time: 1-Jan-2006 10:11 AM
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I normally work with Adobe After Effects to re-create aan opening crawl but this is most of the time for low-quality projects, now I tried it for my DVD project and the results are less then satisfing (SP), especially compared to the 2004 DVD crawl.

http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/1264/crawl9gf.jpg

What program should I use to get a higher opening crawl that matches the quality of the DVD crawl?
Thanks in advance,
Master Skywalker

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Author: MeBeJedi
Time: 3-Jan-2006 12:03 AM
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This was one of the few things I was not able to accomplish to my satisfaction in Vegas (though I know a little more now than I did then.) Regardless, I was able to use a combination of Word, Photoshop and Combustion to get the exact spacing and timing of the original crawl. I now have a template that I've used to make several crawls for other members' video projects. If I get the time, I'll put up a sample.

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Author: Master Skywalker
Time: 3-Jan-2006 1:24 PM
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I would be very gratefull if you could put that template up

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Author: MeBeJedi
Time: 3-Jan-2006 4:50 PM
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Well, I should say "process", rather than template. Basically, I write the text in a Word doc that is formatted for the size I need. Then, I go through and add tiny spaces in between the letters for better justification. Each paragraph is in its own section, and each section is copy/pasted into Photoshop, where I remove the background color (normally white, but I made it black so that it is easier to see for removal), so that any "space" background shows through the letters. I then save this pic, and then swap it in for the default pic in my Combustion workspace, and render it out.

To be honest, this is a system that I came about through trial and error, and it works for me, but I would not recommend it for anyone else.

MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.

MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.

JediRandy: I won’t suck as much as a fan edit.

Author: Master Skywalker
Time: 4-Jan-2006 12:31 PM
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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
Well, I should say "process", rather than template. Basically, I write the text in a Word doc that is formatted for the size I need. Then, I go through and add tiny spaces in between the letters for better justification. Each paragraph is in its own section, and each section is copy/pasted into Photoshop, where I remove the background color (normally white, but I made it black so that it is easier to see for removal), so that any "space" background shows through the letters. I then save this pic, and then swap it in for the default pic in my Combustion workspace, and render it out.

To be honest, this is a system that I came about through trial and error, and it works for me, but I would not recommend it for anyone else.

Oh, then I hope somebody else can help me with my problem.
Thanks for the efford MBJ!

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