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Step 1: Add your text and position it
Start by adding your credits as a text layer. Pick the Type Tool (shortcut T), click in the Program monitor and type your list of names, roles or any other lines. Put each credit on its own line, and keep the formatting simple: a clean, readable font in white works well on top of footage.
Then reposition the text so it sits where you want the credits to appear. The roll will take care of the movement later, so you only need it to look right as a block of text.
Step 2: Open the Essential Graphics panel
Next, open the Essential Graphics panel. If you can't see it, go to Window > Essential Graphics and click it so it has a check mark. Make sure you are on the Edit tab of the panel, because the roll controls only appear there.
Step 3: Deselect the text layer
This step trips up many people. While your text layer is selected in the panel, you only see the settings for that single layer. Click on the dark gray empty space inside the Essential Graphics panel to deselect the text. The settings for the whole graphic then appear, including the section called Responsive Design Time.
Step 4: Enable Roll
Scroll down in Responsive Design Time and tick the Roll checkbox. Premiere immediately hides the text from its starting position and turns it into a rolling effect: the text enters from the bottom of the screen and scrolls all the way up until it has left at the top. Press the spacebar to watch it play.
The speed of the roll depends on how long the clip is on your timeline. A longer clip rolls slower, and a shorter clip rolls faster. Drag the end of the text clip to set a comfortable reading speed for your credits.
Step 5: Fine-tune the roll settings
Once Roll is on, a few more options appear that let you customize the effect:
- Start Offscreen and End Offscreen control whether the text begins below the frame and finishes above it.
- Soften adds a gentle fade at the edges so the text eases in and out rather than appearing sharply.
- Ease Out and Ease In change how smoothly the text speeds up and slows down at the start and end of the animation.
Play around with these until the movement looks right for your video. There are no fixed numbers, so trust your eyes. Add a little ease at the start and end for a cinematic feel, or leave them at zero for a steady, constant scroll.
Tips
- Add a dark overlay. If your footage is bright, lower its exposure or add a dim layer below the text so the credits stay readable.
- Keep lines short. Short lines are easier to read while they move.
- Want more text styles? Our post on the typewriter text effect shows another easy way to animate type.
FAQ
How do I make scrolling credits in Premiere Pro?
Create a text layer, deselect it inside the Essential Graphics panel and tick Roll under Responsive Design Time.
How do I change the speed of rolling text?
Trim or extend the text clip on the timeline. A longer clip rolls more slowly and a shorter one rolls faster.
Why can't I see the Roll option?
The text layer is probably still selected. Click the empty gray area of the Essential Graphics panel to deselect it and scroll down.
Looking for more ways to make your text stand out? Check out the Ultimate Text Preset Pack for ready-made text animations.
