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642 25. Templates and Projects

Guidelines for Creating Templates

Templates are typically used for lots of shows once they’re created. This
means that they have to be a bit more universal than your typical show.
Here are some suggestions for making your own Templates:

• Avoid incredibly flashy effects because not all shows call for these
kinds of effects.

• Keep effects and motion focused on the images rather than the
overall look of the effect. Not all images will work well with
certain dynamic motions and effects.
• Avoid adding music unless you know that the tracks you select
will always work with the shows you create for that Template.
• Make your captions generic. Use captions that say things like
“Title here” and “Subtitle here”. This will help remind you to
change them to a caption that actually works for the show you’re
creating.
• Don’t be afraid to update and change your Templates to keep up
with how you’re making shows. An out of date Template isn’t
helping you save time.