Lower thirds and other graphics themes? at DVinfo.net

Jay Morrissette · January 26th, 2014, 10:18 PM

Over the Christmas break I decided to give FCPX a try. That little experiment made me love and appreciate Vegas even more!

But one thing that Apple does so well are the included fx and themes, especially title pages and lower thirds.

There are all beautiful, very professional looking, and best of all super easy to use.

Is there a company that makes such a package for Vegas?

I understand that real pros hire real artists to use real software to create this stuff. What I need are simple, elegant, professional looking, while also somewhat generic looking themes.

Thanks,
~Jay

Leslie Wand · January 27th, 2014, 12:44 AM

i use photoshop, but there's a myriad of choices out there, starting with vasst's offerings, through to digital juice's.

Mike Kujbida · January 27th, 2014, 09:29 AM

+1 for Digital Juice. Sign up for their mailing list as they always have sales so you'll never have to pay list price for anything they sell :)

Edward Troxel · January 27th, 2014, 10:58 AM

There are also three new lower-thirds packages available for Titler Pro.

Jay Morrissette · January 28th, 2014, 12:50 AM

Thanks for all the input, I'll keep an eye out for sales at Digital Juice.... seems like I've gotten offers from them before.

Leslie, Are there any complete designs for photoshop, or do you create your own?

~Jay

Leslie Wand · January 28th, 2014, 02:39 AM

i watch tv, checkout dj's latest, etc., then come up with my own....

i'm very old school, KISS, i believe the viewer should simply be informed by a title, not distracted / entertained* / mesmerized / nauseated by it.

*of course, there are exceptions depending on the program, but even then, it should still CLEARLY inform.

January 26th, 2014, 10:18 PM	#1
Jay Morrissette Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: L.A. California Posts: 61	Lower thirds and other graphics themes? Over the Christmas break I decided to give FCPX a try. That little experiment made me love and appreciate Vegas even more! But one thing that Apple does so well are the included fx and themes, especially title pages and lower thirds. There are all beautiful, very professional looking, and best of all super easy to use. Is there a company that makes such a package for Vegas? I understand that real pros hire real artists to use real software to create this stuff. What I need are simple, elegant, professional looking, while also somewhat generic looking themes. Thanks, ~Jay

January 27th, 2014, 12:44 AM	#2
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	Re: Lower thirds and other graphics themes? i use photoshop, but there's a myriad of choices out there, starting with vasst's offerings, through to digital juice's. __________________ www.lesliewand.com.au

January 27th, 2014, 09:29 AM	#3
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Re: Lower thirds and other graphics themes? +1 for Digital Juice. Sign up for their mailing list as they always have sales so you'll never have to pay list price for anything they sell :)

January 27th, 2014, 10:58 AM	#4
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Re: Lower thirds and other graphics themes? There are also three new lower-thirds packages available for Titler Pro. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

January 28th, 2014, 12:50 AM	#5
Jay Morrissette Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: L.A. California Posts: 61	Re: Lower thirds and other graphics themes? Thanks for all the input, I'll keep an eye out for sales at Digital Juice.... seems like I've gotten offers from them before. Leslie, Are there any complete designs for photoshop, or do you create your own? ~Jay

January 28th, 2014, 02:39 AM	#6
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	Re: Lower thirds and other graphics themes? i watch tv, checkout dj's latest, etc., then come up with my own.... i'm very old school, KISS, i believe the viewer should simply be informed by a title, not distracted / entertained* / mesmerized / nauseated by it. *of course, there are exceptions depending on the program, but even then, it should still CLEARLY inform. __________________ www.lesliewand.com.au