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I use OpenShot Video Editor for creating lyric videos. One day I would like to get to Davinci Resolve and do them but for now, it’s easier learning, time-wise, and more efficient to use OpenShot. My PC wouldn’t be able to handle Davnincii for long periods it handles it okay but not well at all which is why i don’t use it on my PC. Openshot runs fine on my PC.

I use open shot and motion videos and or stills (from websites that hand them out for free) on a loop with lyrics and music to get the job done.

Lately, I’ve wanted to do the thing where you have text over a picture or two like this image below.

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In all my attempts doing that in openshot I get this result below. I used microsoft word to get the red blocks straight and then tried to do text on them and save it as a image and use that in openshot.

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And tried saving a template with the red blocks and putting the lyrics in openshot and then uploading the blocks each slide but the words never stay in line and it always looks funky. It never looks straight how they have it in the first pic above. I don’t know how to get it to do that! I’ve tried numerous things.

Maybe this is something that I can’t do in OpenShot but figured I’d ask.

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OpenShot is a popular open-source video editing software that allows users to create and edit videos. If you’re having issues with text not displaying evenly in OpenShot, you might need to adjust the positioning and formatting of the text. Here’s a general guide on how to ensure text displays evenly:

Add Text Clip:

Drag and drop your video clip onto the timeline.Click on the “Title” button in the toolbar to add a text clip.

Adjust Text Properties:

With the text clip selected, go to the “Properties” tab in the editor.Adjust the font, size, color, and other text properties as desired.

Positioning:

Make sure the text is positioned where you want it on the screen.You can adjust the position by clicking and dragging the text in the preview window.

Use Guides:

OpenShot has a grid and guides feature. You can enable these in the “View” menu.Guides can help you align text and other elements evenly.

Keyframes for Animation:

If you want to animate the text or change its position over time, you can use keyframes.Move the playhead to the desired point, adjust the position, and add a keyframe.

Check Resolution and Aspect Ratio:

Ensure that your project has the correct resolution and aspect ratio.If your text is stretched or compressed, it might be due to an incorrect project setting.

Preview Before Exporting:

Use the preview window to check how your text looks before exporting the final video.This can help you catch any issues with text positioning or formatting.

Update OpenShot:

Make sure you are using the latest version of OpenShot. Updates often include bug fixes and improvements.

Check for Known Issues:

Visit the OpenShot forums or community to check if others have experienced similar issues.Developers may have provided solutions or workarounds.

Consider Using External Graphics Software:

For more advanced text editing and formatting, you can create text graphics in external software (e.g., GIMP or Inkscape) and import them as image overlays.

Remember that the specific steps might vary slightly depending on the version of OpenShot you are using. If you encounter persistent issues, you may want to refer to the official OpenShot documentation or community forums for more specific assistance.