Intro for vids

[Tommie24]

Hi again,

last time I asked about a slideshow of photo's and you helped me greatly - I think the result was quite good for my possibilities I do have another question I don't really know what to do with... As I'm trying to make video's, it seems to me a pity a don't have some nice intro - as for example Pixar Studios, Warner bros and so one films do have on the begining of every film. Just show who made the video in a nice intro.

Does somebody here know if it is possible to make such a intro in Premiere Elements (or + Photoshop Elements)? Or do I need some PRO program for this (which I can't afford)? Thanks for the ideas, Tomas

[Bob]

Does somebody here know if it is possible to make such a intro in Premiere Elements (or + Photoshop Elements)? Or do I need some PRO program for this (which I can't afford)? Thanks for the ideas, Tomas

It's certainly possible to make nice professional looking intros and closing credits using Premiere Elements and Photoshop Elements. The hard part is usually deciding what you want it to look like. You have to be reasonable though. Premiere Elements is not a 3D modeling program, nor does it have the animation and graphics compositing capabilities of After Effects. Still, you can make very good looking intros. Especially if you can use the backgrounds and animated motion graphics elements available here. There are some free downloads, but there are many more available to subscribers. Take a look at what's available.

Some members use "Bluff Titler" to make animated intros. That's not free though. "Blender" is a free 3D modeling program, but that has a steep learning curve.

I recall a topic a while ago where people posted samples of intros they were using. I couldn't find it right now, but perhaps someone can recall what that thread was called and locate it.

[momoffduty]

I recall a topic a while ago where people posted samples of intros they were using. I couldn't find it right now, but perhaps someone can recall what that thread was called and locate it.

Is this what you are referring to?

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8607&p=75935&hilit=logo#p75935

[Bob]

Yes, that's the one! Thank you, Cheryl!

[momoffduty]

You are welcome Bob. As you mentioned earlier in this thread, there are lots of overlays, sound fx, and motion backgrounds here at Muvipix to dress up your font or logo. There was a member here who made a tag a long time ago that looked like burned wood or etching. I can't remember who that was, but it was pretty cool intro.

Since that identity thread I use a new tag now with of course bubbles.

[Steve Grisetti]

Thanks for locating this great old thread, Cheryl! I love looking at the ideas people come up with!

[VernonRobinson]

Tomas,
While it certainly is possible to do this with other tools, there is a person who posts just such a solution for use inside ProShow. The file will definitely play inside Premiere Elements. Here is a Youtube link: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76a6RK4rEfo&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

He can create a custom intro for you that are take-offs on the big studios (e.g. MGM, Pixar, LionsGate, etc.) This may fit your need and requires no keyframing on your part. Hope this helps you. I receive no royalties, but if you do decide to order be sure to tell Tex I said hello.

Regards,
-Vernon

[John 'twosheds' McDonald]

You can also buy ready made intros from Revostock.

http://www.revostock.com/

But you need the appropriate software to tailor the basic template (or have a friend that has the software that can do it for you).

[Tommie24]

Thanks for the quick replies! I really like the option of buying some - as after effects seem to me to expensive , but I also like Cheryls and Steve's newest intro's. Any possibility to make such in PrE?