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LiveType 2.1.3: A Powerful Tool for Creating Professional Typefaces on Mac

LiveType is a software that allows you to design and edit typefaces using Fontforge, an open source font editor. LiveType is compatible with Mac OS X and supports various formats such as TrueType, OpenType, PostScript and SVG. LiveType also provides a library of fonts, effects and templates that you can use to enhance your typography projects.

In this article, we will show you how to use LiveType 2.1.3 to create a scrolling credits sequence for your video. LiveType 2.1.3 is the latest version of the software that was released in 2013 and includes some improvements and bug fixes[^2^]. You can download LiveType 2.1.3 from SourceForge [^1^], where you can also find more information about the project and its development[^1^].

Step 1: Create a new project

To start a new project in LiveType, open the application and choose File > New Project from the menu bar. You will see a window where you can name your project, choose a preset format (such as NTSC or PAL), and set the duration of your credits sequence. For this example, we will use NTSC DV Widescreen and set the duration to 95 seconds.

Step 2: Add text and format it

Next, you need to add the text that you want to scroll up on your screen. To do this, click on the Text tool in the toolbar and drag a text box on the canvas. You can type or paste your text in the box and adjust its size, font, color and alignment using the Inspector panel on the right. You can also add multiple text boxes if you want to have different styles or sections for your credits.

Step 3: Apply an effect and adjust its parameters

Now that you have your text ready, you need to apply an effect that will make it scroll up smoothly. To do this, click on the Effects tab in the Media Browser on the left and browse through the categories of effects available. For this example, we will use the Scroll Up effect from the Basic category. To apply it, drag and drop it on your text layer in the Timeline at the bottom.

Once you have applied the effect, you can adjust its parameters using the Inspector panel on the right. For example, you can change the speed, direction, easing and offset of the scrolling effect. You can also set in and out points for your text layer by dragging its edges in the Timeline. This will allow you to control when your text starts and ends scrolling.

Step 4: Preview and export your project

Finally, you can preview your project by clicking on the Play button in the toolbar or pressing the spacebar on your keyboard. You can also use the scrubber or the arrow keys to navigate through your project frame by frame. If you are happy with your result, you can export your project as a video file by choosing File > Export from the menu bar. You can choose from various formats and settings depending on your needs.

Congratulations! You have just created a scrolling credits sequence using LiveType 2.1.3 on Mac. You can use this technique for any type of video project that requires professional typography effects.