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What is a lower third in a video?

A lower third is an informational graphic placed in the lower part of a video frame, often identifying a speaker or adding concise context. Its placement should adapt when that area contains important product controls.

By Demovela · Published · 2 min read

Why it matters

The name describes a common region, not a requirement to cover exactly one third of the picture. In software footage, the bottom of the frame may contain a save button, timeline or confirmation message that must stay visible.

Apply the idea to product footage

  1. Choose one job for the graphic: identify a speaker, name a feature or supply brief context. Keep the text short enough to read without competing with the interface.
  2. Check contrast, type size and the destination’s own overlays. Position the graphic away from decisive controls and captions.
  3. Animate its entrance and exit with a stable reading hold. Remove it when it no longer helps the current scene.
MAKE IT CONCRETE

A concrete example

An illustrative maker introduction could show “Mira — product designer” below the presenter, then remove that graphic before cutting to the application. A product scene could use a small feature label in another area if the lower region contains the action.

Limits and checks

Do not invent titles, affiliations or customer identities for credibility. A lower third is also not a substitute for accurate captions when speech needs to be communicated accessibly.

Your next step

Include long-name and mobile-layout examples in the template’s review set before reusing the graphic across a campaign.

References and scope

Examples are illustrative production guidance, not measured customer results. General workflows are not promises of product compatibility. Read our editorial approach and current Demovela scope.

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