I’m using OFFICIAL Wondershare Filmora Video Editor to create a cool YouTube intro because it lets me manipulate footage easily, and export the video to my YouTube channel directly, which saves me time.
Filmora is equipped with a broad range of tools that make the process of creating a YouTube intro, both simple and fun. Moreover, each of these tools is remarkably easy to use, which means that you don’t need advanced video editing skills in order to make a cool YouTube intro with Filmora.
The rich collection of visual effects is yet another reason why Filmora9 is an excellent choice for someone who wants to create captivating intros for their YouTube videos.
Below is a brief chart of the templates and effects in the Filmora9 video editor.
Here I’ll show you how to make a cool YouTube intro video with Filmora step by step, but you can make a more creative Intro with your imagination.
Step 1. After launching Filmora video editor, use the default 16:9 aspect ratio for YouTube intro to creating a new project. And then, import the photo or video and use it as an intro background.
If you don’t have footage at hand, I highly recommend you try the Sample Colors.
Step 2. Add intro sound to the video. Filmora features a royalty-free audio library which allows you to add sound effects and music tracks from the program directly.
Since most of the intro lasts a few seconds, you may use the sound effect or cut the highlight of the music, or change the audio speed or pitch to change the voice.
Step 3. Add Titles, Text, and Credits to your intro video. There are more than 250 text and title templates available in Filmora, and you can combine several text templates and then change the font, size, or style of the text.
In the intro video, you can add your channel name, company name, or other branding elements for brand awareness consideration.
You can also add animation effects to make the text more vivid.
Step 4. Add Logo/Watermark to the intro video. To add your logo, drag and drop it to the track above the video and adjust its position and size.
Step 5. Apply visual effects to the intro video to make it cool. Go to the Effects tab, choose a category from the top-left pane, and click and drag your preferred effect from the Effects library to the timeline.
Step 6. Save the intro video project and export it for further use. In most cases, I recommend you save the project first and then export it to MP4 format.
After exporting, you can start a new project for the YouTube video, and then import the intro video to the media library.
If you want to use the Intro video for most of your YouTube videos, you can drag and drop it to the Shared Media, so you can see the Intro video whenever you create a new project. Believe me, that really helps a lot.
Above are the core steps of making a cool YouTube intro with one of the Best Video Editing Software for YouTube. There are many YouTubers who have made cool YouTube intros with Filmora, and you should try it too.