Post Production Tips: Lower Thirds - 10 Do's, 10 Don'ts
Post-Production Tips: Lower Thirds 10 Do's, 10 Don'ts By: Michael French Attention to detail is a must for every service we provide at 16:9 Post. So, we thought we would dig deep into detail on one of the details of post-production…lower thirds. Whether it’s film, tv, or digital, here are 10 Do’s and 10 Don’ts to ensure your lower thirds add to your story without distracting from it. DO: 1. Use a lower third when a person’s identity would not be known without seeing their info in text. 2. Use a lower third when you need more information than visuals and sound provide to complete the story. 3. Base your lower third graphics on the style of other graphics already used in the project. 4. Ensure that there is ample contrast between the lower third and the background. 5. Choose colors that complement the c...