Title Cards
Title cards are text elements that appear in videos to display important information like names, locations, dates, or explanatory text. Think of them as digital versions of the old-fashioned cards shown in silent movies. In modern video editing, they're essential for adding professional polish to videos, whether it's for YouTube content, corporate videos, documentaries, or social media. They can be created using various video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve. When you see text appear smoothly on screen during a video interview showing someone's name and title, that's a title card in action.
Examples in Resumes
Created engaging Title Cards for corporate training videos using After Effects
Designed and animated Title Cards and Lower Thirds for YouTube channel with 1M+ subscribers
Developed standardized Title Card templates for broadcasting company's news segments
Typical job title: "Video Editors"
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Where to Find Video Editors
Online Communities
Job Boards
Professional Networks
Example Interview Questions
Senior Level Questions
Q: How do you manage title card templates for large-scale video projects?
Expected Answer: A senior editor should discuss creating consistent style guides, template management systems, and efficient workflows for team collaboration. They should mention version control and ways to maintain brand consistency across multiple videos.
Q: How do you handle multilingual title cards for international projects?
Expected Answer: Should explain approaches to managing translations, font considerations for different languages, and organizing projects to easily swap between language versions while maintaining timing and design consistency.
Mid Level Questions
Q: What factors do you consider when designing title cards for different platforms?
Expected Answer: Should discuss how different platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TV broadcast) require different approaches to text size, duration, and placement. Should mention consideration of viewing devices and screen sizes.
Q: How do you ensure title cards are accessible and readable?
Expected Answer: Should talk about proper contrast ratios, font size and clarity, appropriate display duration, and consideration for color-blind viewers.
Junior Level Questions
Q: What basic elements make up a professional title card?
Expected Answer: Should mention text clarity, proper spacing, appropriate fonts, brand colors, and basic animation timing. Should be able to explain the importance of readability and clean design.
Q: How do you create a simple animated title card?
Expected Answer: Should be able to explain basic animation principles like fade in/out, position keyframes, and timing considerations for readable text on screen.
Experience Level Indicators
Junior (0-2 years)
- Basic text animation and formatting
- Template use and modification
- Understanding of readability principles
- Basic color theory and typography
Mid (2-5 years)
- Custom animation creation
- Brand style guide implementation
- Multi-platform optimization
- Advanced typography knowledge
Senior (5+ years)
- Complex motion graphics design
- Project workflow optimization
- Team coordination and training
- Style guide development
Red Flags to Watch For
- No knowledge of basic design principles
- Lack of attention to typography and readability
- No experience with industry-standard video editing software
- Poor understanding of timing and pacing in video
- Unable to follow brand guidelines and maintain consistency
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