Create Stunning Scaling Text Reveal Animations in Filmora 13 – Step‑by‑Step Guide

Whether you’re a video editor looking to add a professional touch to your titles or a content creator wanting to stand out, mastering scaling text reveals in Filmora 13 is a must. This guide walks you through the entire process— from project setup to final export—using only native tools, no plugins required.

What You’ll Need

Filmora 13 (or later) installed on your computer
A computer capable of 1080p playback (1920×1080 resolution, 60 fps recommended)
Basic familiarity with Filmora’s timeline and keyframe controls

Step 1: Set Up Your Project

Open Filmora and create a new project. Choose a 1920 × 1080 canvas at 60 fps to match most HD output. You can adjust these settings later if you need a different resolution.

Step 2: Add and Duplicate Your Text Layer

Navigate to the Text tab and drag a default title onto the timeline.
Double‑click the title to open the editor, type creative, and select the Montserrat Black font.
Duplicate this layer twice (copy & paste) so you have three identical layers on the timeline.

Step 3: Configure Each Layer’s Color and Content

Give each duplicate a distinct color to prepare for the reveal sequence:

Layer 1: Red (final appearance)
Layer 2: Grey (intermediate reveal)
Layer 3: Black (base layer)

Now, trim each layer to keep only the last letter:

Layer 1 – Keep the final E.
Layer 2 – Remove the final E leaving only the preceding letter.
Layer 3 – Leave the full word intact.

Step 4: Animate the Final Letter (E)

1. Select the E layer and open the Layer Settings panel. 2. Add a keyframe at the start of the clip, set Rotation to –180°, Scale to 0%. 3. Advance to 1 second: rotate to –90°, increase Scale to 120% and adjust Position slightly. 4. At 2 seconds, set Rotation to 0°, Scale to 100%, and reset Position. 5. Use the Keyframe Graph to apply a Curve preset for a smooth easing effect.

Step 5: Animate the Remaining Text

Unhide the second layer (grey). Add a keyframe at the start with Opacity 0% and Position slightly offset. At 2 seconds, set Opacity back to 100% and align the text exactly over the base layer. Apply a Curve graph to the position keyframe and an Ease‑In preset to the opacity keyframe.

Step 6: Fine‑Tune the Animation

Review the timeline, adjust keyframe timing if necessary, and preview the animation. Ensure that each letter emerges cleanly and the scaling looks natural.

Step 7: Add a Background and Trail Effect

Import a suitable stock video as your background from the Stock Media library.
Place the video on a track beneath your text layers.
Add an Adjustment Layer on top of the background.
Apply the Radial Blur effect from the Video Effects tab to the adjustment layer.
In the effect settings, set Phase Increment to 0 and Zoom Rate to 1.
Create opacity keyframes on the adjustment layer: 100% at the start, 0% at the end of the animation to fade the blur out.

Step 8: Export Your Final Animation

When satisfied, click Export, choose your desired format, and render the video. The result is a polished scaling text reveal that looks professional and polished.

Resources & Further Learning

Ready to give your videos a new level of polish? Try this technique today and watch your titles come to life.