How To Create Animated Subtitles in Adobe Premiere Pro 2023 (Fast & Easy)

Introduction

Creating engaging captions is an essential part of modern video editing, especially for platforms like YouTube. In this guide, I will walk you through the process of adding animated subtitles to your videos using Adobe Premiere Pro, just like popular YouTubers such as Mr. Beast. Follow these steps to level up your video editing game!

Step 1: Setting Up Text in Adobe Premiere Pro

Open Adobe Premiere Pro: Launch the software and import your video file.
Access the Text Tab: If the text panel is not visible, go to the top menu, click on Window, and select Text to bring it up.
Create Transcription: Click on Create Transcription. This feature allows you to automatically transcribe the audio in your video, saving you the hassle of typing it out manually.
- Select the language (e.g., English), and since there’s only one speaker, you can leave Separate Speakers unchecked.
- Choose the audio track you want to transcribe (usually Mix is fine for most). Click on Transcribe.
Review the Transcript: Once the transcription is complete, check the text for any errors. You can double-click on any part of the text to make edits as needed.

Step 2: Create Captions

Generate Captions: Click on the CC button to create captions based on the transcription.
Caption Preferences: Adjust the preferences to fit your needs:
- Set the format to Subtitle.
- Change the maximum character length to 14 for shorter captions, ensuring quick readability.
- Keep the minimum duration around 1.2 to 1.5 seconds.
- Set the gap between captions to 0 to avoid any blank spaces on the screen.
- You can choose between single or double lines, but single lines work best for fast-paced content.
Create Caption Track: Click on Create Caption to generate captions that will appear as a new track above your video.
Edit Aesthetics:
- Select all captions and navigate to the Essential Graphics panel.
- Choose a font that fits your style. For a Mr. Beast-like aesthetic, consider using Obelix Pro.
- Scale up the text (around 130% works well), and consider using all caps for impact.
- Add a black outline (stroke) for contrast, and optionally include a drop shadow for depth.

Step 3: Adding Animation

Switch to Graphics and Titles: Ensure all captions are selected, then go to Graphics > Upgrade Caption to Graphics. This allows for more animation options.
Apply Transform Effect:
- Add the Transform effect from the Effects panel to your caption graphics.
- Align the two blue handles to ensure seamless animations.
Animate Scaling:
- Toggle animation for the Scale property at the start.
- Move forward around four to five frames and set another keyframe at 100% scale. Set the initial keyframe to 0% to create a scaling effect.
- Adjust the Shutter Angle to around 150 for a nice motion blur.
Copy Animation to Other Captions:
- Select the animated transform keyframes and copy them (Cmd+C or Ctrl+C).
- Select all other captions and paste (Cmd+V or Ctrl+V) to apply the same animation.
Preview Your Work: Play back to enjoy your dynamic, engaging captions that pop on-screen.

Using Adobe Premiere Pro’s automatic transcription and captioning features means you’ll save hours of tedious typing, creating professional-quality subtitles in just minutes.

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Keyword

Adobe Premiere Pro
Automatic transcription
Captions
Essential Graphics
Animation
Text effects
Video editing
Mr. Beast style
Transform effect
Motion blur

FAQ

Q1: Can I manually edit the transcription before creating captions?
A1: Yes, after generating the transcription, you can double-click to edit any text for accuracy before creating captions.

Q2: What font should I use for captions to resemble Mr. Beast's style?
A2: The Obelix Pro font is a good choice to emulate Mr. Beast's caption style.

Q3: How do I add animations to my captions?
A3: Use the Transform effect and keyframes to create scaling animations, giving your captions a dynamic pop-up effect.

Q4: Are there any specific settings for caption duration and character length?
A4: It's recommended to set a maximum character length of around 14 and a minimum duration for each caption between 1.2 and 1.5 seconds.

Q5: Can I apply the same animation settings to multiple captions at once?
A5: Yes! After animating one caption, you can copy the transform settings and paste them onto other captions for consistent effects.