> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://cotovan.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to Create Scrolling Text Credits in Camtasia - URL: https://cotovan.com/post/how-to-create-scrolling-text-credits-in-camtasia/ - Published: 2020-05-22T00:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-22T17:45:45.000Z - Author: Cristi Cotovan - Tags: camtasia Scrolling text credits — like you see at the end of movies — are a frequent request for video projects. Whether you're crediting team members, listing music sources, or adding acknowledgments, [Camtasia](https://cotovan.com/camtasia) makes it straightforward using a text annotation combined with a custom animation. ## Step 1: Add a Text Annotation Start with a blank project (or at the point in your timeline where credits should appear). Go to **Annotations** in the left panel and drag a text callout onto your canvas. Double-click inside the text box, select all the default text, and paste your credits. You can use any placeholder text while setting things up — Lorem Ipsum works fine for testing. ![Camtasia canvas showing text callout with credits on black background](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/camtasia-text-callout-credits.jpg) Add a text annotation from the Annotations panel and paste your credits text ## Step 2: Format Your Credits With the text selected, format it to look like proper credits: - **Center-align** the text - Break lines into **short phrases** — names, roles, acknowledgments on separate lines - Adjust the **font, size, and color** in the Properties panel on the right - You can style individual lines differently — select specific text to change its font weight or color Resize the text box to control how wide your credits appear on screen. ## Step 3: Position Text Below the Canvas This is the key trick. With the text annotation selected and the playhead at the **start** of the clip: 1. Press the **Down arrow key** repeatedly to push the text below the visible canvas area 2. Hold **Shift** while pressing Down to move it faster 3. Keep going until the text is completely off-screen below the canvas You can zoom out with the mouse wheel to see where your text is positioned relative to the canvas. ## Step 4: Extend the Clip Duration Before adding the animation, decide how long your credits should scroll. Drag the right edge of the text clip in the timeline to extend it — 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or however long you need. Longer clips mean slower, more readable scrolling. ## Step 5: Add a Custom Animation Go to the **Animations** tab in the left panel. Double-click **Custom** to add a custom animation to your text clip. ![Camtasia Animations panel showing Custom animation option](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/camtasia-animations-panel-custom.jpg) Open the Animations tab and double-click Custom to add a custom animation to your text You'll see an animation arrow appear on the clip in the timeline. This arrow represents the transition from the starting position to the ending position. ## Step 6: Stretch the Animation By default, the animation only covers a few seconds. You need it to span the **entire clip**. Drag the animation arrow's right edge all the way to the end of the text clip. ![Camtasia timeline showing text clip with custom animation stretched across the full duration](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/camtasia-scrolling-credits-timeline.jpg) Stretch the animation arrow to span the entire clip duration for smooth scrolling ## Step 7: Set the End Position Move the playhead to the **end** of the clip. Now move the text **upward** — past the top of the canvas — until it's completely off-screen above. Press the **Up arrow key** (hold Shift for faster movement). The animation will now move the text from below the canvas (start position) to above the canvas (end position), creating the classic scrolling credits effect. ## Step 8: Disable Easing for Constant Speed By default, Camtasia applies easing to animations — the text will accelerate at the start and decelerate at the end. For credits, you want a **constant scrolling speed**. Right-click on the animation arrow in the timeline and look for the easing options. Set both the start and end easing to **None** or **Linear** for a smooth, constant scroll. ### Tips for Better Scrolling Credits - **Longer clips = slower scroll.** If the text moves too fast, extend the clip duration. Sometimes you may want to match the credits to a song or something. - **Test playback** before rendering — make sure all text is readable at the chosen speed. - **For very long credits,** duplicate the text clip on the timeline and continue the scroll across multiple clips if needed. - Use a **black background** with white text for the classic movie credits look. ### Related guides [Change Orientation, Resolution and Aspect Ratio of Your Project in CamtasiaNeed to switch your Camtasia project from landscape to portrait — or vice versa? This quick tip shows you how to change the canvas orientation, resolution, and aspect ratio in just a few clicks using Project Settings. The Default: Horizontal (16:9) When you create a new project in Camtasia, it defaults to a standard horizontal 16:9 layout — typically FHD (1920×1080). This is the standard for YouTube videos and most screen recordings. Open Project Settings To change orientation, go to Edit ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/icon/Cristi-2-31.jpeg)Cristi CotovanCristi Cotovan![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/Resolution-and-Aspect-Ratio.jpg)](https://cotovan.com/post/camtasia-change-project-orientation/) [How to Narrate PowerPoint Presentations Using Camtasia (Step-by-Step Guide)You can import your slides, narrate them one by one at your own pace, enhance the audio, and organise everything with markers for easy navigation.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/icon/Cristi-2-31.jpeg)Cristi CotovanCristi Cotovan![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/youtube-LWOBTrVODAM-thumbnail.jpg)](https://cotovan.com/post/narrate-powerpoint-presentations-camtasia/) If you wish to learn more about Camtasia and wish to have ****a one-on-one Camtasia coaching session**, feel free to [book a call with me](https://cotovan.com/coaching). 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