Essential Graphics Panel
Create titles, lower thirds, and motion graphics. Use templates, text animation, and professional broadcast graphics.
Effects & Keyframes
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Essential Graphics Panel
Adobe Premiere ProKeyboard Shortcut
N/A
Toolbar Location
Effect Controls panel — keyframe controls
Best Used For
- ▸Animate effects and properties over time
- ▸Create smooth speed ramps and variable slow motion
- ▸Design titles and motion graphics templates
Intermediate⏱ 30–60 minutes to master
Key Settings
Add text:Templates:Responsive:Roll/Crawl:
The Essential Graphics Panel is the hub for creating and customizing titles, lower thirds, and motion graphics. It supports responsive design, text animation, and After Effects templates (.mogrt).
Where to Find It
Window > Essential Graphics. Browse templates in the panel or create custom text layers.
How to Use
- Add text: Click New Layer > Text to add a title. Edit text, font, and color in the panel.
- Templates: Browse the Essential Graphics panel for pre-made title styles.
- Responsive: Enable Responsive Design to keep text within safe margins.
- Roll/Crawl: Set text to roll or crawl for credits and news tickers.
Pro Tips
- Create and save custom templates for your brand for consistent look across projects.
- Use Master Text Styles to update all titles in a sequence at once.