Video Overlay Layer Settings

Toggle Layers Button

The Toggle Layers button at the top of the menu is used to toggle the visibility of the other layers in the video overlay. This allows the layer being editing to be seen alone, or in combination with the other layers.

Basic Settings

Basic settings apply to all layer types, including text, images or shapes.

Overlay Type

Select which type of layer to create, either Text, Image, or Shape.

Value Type

The Value Type determines what kind of value the frame, border and corner radius use.

Frame

The frame describes where the layer is positioned.

Align

The align tools provide an easy way to quickly and accurately position and size the text, image or shape.

Opacity

Adjust the opacity of the layer to allow layers behind it to become visible.

Border Color

Determines the color of the border drawn around the layer.

Border Width

Determines the width of the border drawn around the layer. Set this value to 0 to have no border.

Corner Radius

Determines how rounded the corners of the layer element. To make a circle from a shape or an image, set this value to half of the frame's height.

Rotation

Determines the angle of rotation for the layer element.

Image Settings

Image settings are only available when the Image layer type is selected.

Image

Select this option to choose an image. Images can be added to the layer from the camera, photo library, existing images, or included images.

Text Settings

Text settings are only available when the Text layer type is selected.

Text

Enter the text for the overlay.

Font

Select which font to use for the text overlay.

Font Size

Select the font size for the text overlay.

Style

Modify the current font by making it bold, italic, underline or strikethrough. Not all fonts support all styles.

Alignment

Align text left, center or right justified.

Text Color

Select the color for the text.

Highlight Color

Select the color for the text highlight.

Stroke Color

Select the color for the text online.

Stroke Width

Determines the width of the outline for the text. Set to 0 to have no outline.

Shape Settings

Shape settings are only available when the Shape layer type is selected.

Color

Select the color for the shape.