How to Make a LYRIC VIDEO in 5 Minutes

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6 Mar 202304:45

TLDRThis tutorial demonstrates how to create a lyric video in just five minutes. It starts by adding a music track and stock footage for the intro, then utilizes the 'Lyric Video Creator Kit 2' to type in the song and artist names, setting fonts and animations. The process includes marking line breaks and pasting lyrics into templates with various animations and effects like glow and camera shake for emphasis. The summary highlights the use of motion graphics to enhance the intro, resulting in an engaging and dynamic lyric video.

Takeaways

  • 🎵 Lyric videos are a great alternative to shooting a full music video.
  • 📩 The creator often gets requests to make lyric videos, but due to a busy schedule, cannot fulfill these requests.
  • 🕒 Instead, the creator offers a quick tutorial on making a lyric video in five minutes.
  • 🎬 Start by creating a new sequence and dragging the music track onto the timeline.
  • 🎥 Use stock footage for long intros and to introduce the artist and song.
  • ✏️ Drag the Lyric Video Creator Kit 2 from the Essential Graphics panel onto the timeline and type the song name.
  • 🔤 Customize the font, size, and animation for the title; Beavis font and size 300 are used in this example.
  • 🔄 Duplicate the template to save time and maintain consistency.
  • 📝 Mark line breaks in the lyrics by pressing 'M' in real-time as the song plays.
  • 📄 Paste the lyrics into the template, adjust the font, scale, and add animations.
  • ✨ Add special effects like glow and camera shake to emphasize certain words or phrases.
  • 🎨 Use various animations and change text colors for variety and interest.
  • 📹 Incorporate stop-motion footage and e-prism Motion Graphics templates to enhance the video.
  • 🎧 Review and adjust as necessary to complete the lyric video.

Q & A

  • What is a lyric video and why is it useful for musicians?

    -A lyric video is a type of music video that displays the lyrics of a song in sync with the music. It's useful for musicians as it allows them to have a visual representation of their music without the need to shoot a full music video, which can be time-consuming and expensive.

  • Why did the author decide not to make lyric videos anymore?

    -The author decided not to make lyric videos anymore due to their current workload, which leaves them without the time to take on new lyric video projects.

  • What is the first step in creating a lyric video according to the script?

    -The first step is to make a new sequence and drag your music track onto the timeline.

  • How does the author suggest filling in the time during a long intro in a music track?

    -The author suggests using stock footage to fill in the time during a long intro, which also serves as an opportunity to introduce the artist and the song.

  • What tool does the author use to create the lyric video?

    -The author uses the 'Lyric Video Creator Kit 2' from the Essential Graphics panel to create the lyric video.

  • What font does the author prefer to use for the song title and why?

    -The author prefers to use the 'Beavis' font for the song title because it is their favorite and likely because it is visually appealing and stands out.

  • How does the author mark the line breaks in the lyrics?

    -The author marks the line breaks in real time while listening to the track and pressing 'M' every time there's a line break.

  • What animation does the author choose for the lyrics and why?

    -The author chooses different animations for the lyrics, such as 'slide up word by word' and 'Echo', to keep the video visually interesting and to match the rhythm of the song.

  • How does the author enhance the word 'huh' in the video?

    -The author enhances the word 'huh' by writing it out several times so it fills up the screen, changing the animation to 'Echo', and adding a glow effect and a subtle camera shake.

  • What additional elements does the author incorporate to make the intro more engaging?

    -The author incorporates stop-motion footage and e-prism Motion Graphics templates to make the intro more engaging and visually appealing.

  • What is the purpose of adding a stroke to the text in the video?

    -Adding a stroke to the text helps it stand out more and gives it a tidier appearance, especially when displayed over moving or complex backgrounds.

Outlines

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🎥 Creating a Lyric Video Tutorial

The script provides a step-by-step tutorial on creating a lyric video without shooting a traditional music video. The speaker, overwhelmed by requests to make lyric videos, offers a guide instead. The process starts with setting up a new sequence and adding a music track, followed by using stock footage for the intro. The 'Lyric Video Creator Kit 2' from the Essential Graphics panel is utilized to add song and artist titles with specific fonts and animations. The tutorial includes tips on marking line breaks and pasting lyrics into templates, adjusting text size, skewing, and choosing animations. It also touches on duplicating templates for efficiency, accentuating certain words, and adding effects like glow and camera shake for a lively feel.

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Keywords

💡Lyric Video

A lyric video is a type of music video that features the song's lyrics synchronized with the music. It is a popular and cost-effective alternative to traditional music videos, as it allows artists to showcase their music without the need for elaborate filming. In the script, the process of creating a lyric video is detailed, emphasizing its importance in the music industry for artists to engage with their audience.

💡Stock Footage

Stock footage refers to pre-recorded video clips that are not shot specifically for a particular project but are available for use in various productions. In the context of the video, stock footage is used to fill in the long intro of the music track and to introduce the artist and the song, demonstrating a practical way to enhance a lyric video with visual content.

💡Lyric Video Creator Kit

The Lyric Video Creator Kit is a tool or set of templates designed to facilitate the creation of lyric videos. It is mentioned in the script as a resource dragged onto the timeline to create the video. This kit streamlines the process by providing pre-set animations and styles, making it easier for users to add lyrics and effects to their videos.

💡Font

In graphic design and video production, a font refers to the visual appearance of text characters. The script mentions 'Beavis' as a favorite font choice for the lyric video, highlighting the importance of font selection in establishing the visual style and appeal of the video content.

💡Animation

Animation, in the context of video production, refers to the process of creating the illusion of motion or activity. The script describes various animations applied to the lyrics and titles, such as 'slide up word by word' and 'Echo', to make the lyric video dynamic and engaging for viewers.

💡Line Breaks

Line breaks in a lyric video correspond to the pauses or breaks in the song lyrics. The script describes marking up line breaks in real-time and pressing 'M' to indicate these points, which is crucial for synchronizing the lyrics with the music and ensuring the video's timing is accurate.

💡Stroke

A stroke in graphic design is an outline or line that is placed around or within text or shapes to define their edges. In the script, adding a stroke to the title is mentioned to make it look more tidy, showing how strokes can enhance the visual impact of text in a video.

💡Duplicate Template

Duplicating a template in video editing means creating an exact copy of a pre-set configuration to apply to other parts of the project. The script describes using the 'alt option drag' technique to duplicate templates and save time, illustrating a useful editing shortcut for maintaining consistency in the video.

💡Text Effects

Text effects are visual enhancements applied to text to make it more noticeable or aesthetically pleasing. The script mentions adding a glow effect and changing the color of the text to make the word 'ha' more special, demonstrating how text effects can draw attention and add flair to a lyric video.

💡Camera Shake

Camera shake refers to the intentional simulation of a shaky camera movement to create a certain visual effect. In the script, a subtle camera shake is added to the lyrics to make them feel more lively, showing how this effect can add energy and realism to a video.

💡Motion Graphics

Motion graphics are animated elements that combine graphic design and animation techniques to tell a story or convey information. The script mentions using 'e-prism Motion Graphics' templates to spice up the footage in the intro, highlighting the role of motion graphics in enhancing the visual appeal of a video.

Highlights

Lyric videos are a great way to have a music video without shooting one.

Due to my current workload, I don't have time to make lyric videos anymore.

I will show you how to make a lyric video in five minutes.

First, make a new sequence and drag your music track onto the timeline.

Use stock footage to fill in the time during a long intro and introduce the artist and song.

Drag the lyric video creator kit from the Essential Graphics panel onto the timeline.

Type in the name of the song, set the font, size, and animation, and add a stroke to the title.

Duplicate the template to save time and keep the same parameters.

Type the name of the artist, turn off the stroke, make it smaller, and position it under the title.

Mark where the line breaks are in the lyrics by pressing M every time there's a line break while listening in real time.

Drag the lyric video template onto the timeline and start pasting lyrics into the template.

Change the font and scale, add a skew to the text, and duplicate the template to keep the same parameters.

Change the lyrics and pick different animations for variety.

For special words, like 'ha', use different animations and effects such as echo and glow.

Use subtle camera shakes and color changes to make the text more lively.

Add some stop-motion footage and Motion Graphics templates to spice up the intro.

Review and check the final video to see the result.

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