create a custom title

I like Premiere Elements opening title template, but prefer a different look for the titles I'll use between scenes. If you want to create your own titles too, follow along.

The initial steps are the same; move the Current Time Indicator to the target position on the timeline, then open the Title Designer. Let's take it from there.

When creating overlay titles, I usually create a translucent background box behind the text so that it's easy to read over the background video.

Lots of options here, but let's keep it simple. Dark gray backgrounds make text easy to read, irrespective of the video behind it.