If you don't want to create this yourself, you can find the finished template here.

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create lower-thirds using Adobe After Effects. A lower third is a graphic layered with text, typically located at the bottom portion of the screen. These are often added to provide additional reference and context, such as displaying the situation and location or identifying individuals by their name and profession during interviews.

In this video, we'll show you how to create lower-thirds for social media, but the same techniques can be applied to any type of text you wish to include in your video. Follow this step-by-step guide to create your own lower-thirds, or download our customizable template to quickly add professional-looking lower-thirds to your video project.