Title Studio: default gradient behind text

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#1

Number 2 in what will undoubtedly be a series of basic questions on Title Studio.

I started a new 2D title in Premiere. I wanted it all in white. Plain ole white. But I clearly see some sort of gradient running white at top left to grey bottom right (first image). If I toggle the visibility off on the Shader Texture layer, I see a gradient soloed (second image). This seems to be causing my problem. How do I just get plain ole white?

Martin

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#2

Hi Martin.

To generate plain white text without any lighting, delete the current layer, then create a new “flat text” layer by clicking on the new media button at the top of the timeline (it’s the icon that looks like color bars) and selecting Flat Text.

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#4

I’ve always thought it a bit odd that Title Studio imposes an FX affected font as the default text on opening the program. As per martin1’s sentiments, why can’t it just be bog-standard white? Then we wouldn’t have to go through the delete the default layer and start a new flat text layer every time Title Studio is opened for a new title. Please leave the FX choices to the user. Besides this ongoing unnecessary annoyance, Title Studio is great.

#5

Thanks Peter. That’s what I was looking for.

Martin