Looking for a fun retro title effect?
Like, really retro: The typewriter.
This tutorial is a combo of fonts, sound, and text effects which is a nice and quick way to add some character to your titles.
In this video from JayAreTV, you’ll learn about:
- Grabbing the font
- Finding a sound effect
- Adding a Text+ tool
- Add your text and formatting
- Implement the write-on effect
- Add sound
Pretty easy and makes titles or lower thirds instantly not-boring.

Gedaly is the Managing Editor of DVresolve.com. He is a professional editor, having cut national commercials for major companies, and does color & VFX for indie films at Mask & Feather. He’s also a filmmaker, writing and directing shorts & features. Gedaly is the co-founder of Working.Actor and former marketing strategist for large brands.