Now select the text box (do not select all of the text as you would do in a word processor) and change the font to News Gothic bold. For our example, we’re going to use a slightly modified version of the text from Episode IV. Next, go to the title room and drag the default text onto the timeline.ĭouble click on the text or select the text on the timeline and then click on the Designer will open up the Title Designer.ĭrag the text box so that the right, left, and top sides are flush with the side of the preview area. This is not necessary if you plan to keep just a plain black background, but it will be easy to replace if you want to change the background to a star field like in the movies, or even use some other kind of image. On the first track, insert a black colorboard from the Media Room and drag it to the desired length of the text intro. After the film's episode number and subtitle are displayed, a three-paragraph introduction in yellow text scrolls away from the viewer.Ĭreate a new project in 16:9 aspect ratio. Each film begins with the same opening sequence, in which the text 'A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.' is displayed, followed by the Star Wars logo. One of the most iconic visuals from the Star Wars films is known as the opening crawl.
