How to Create Video Background Text in After Effects

Introduction

Using video as a background inside text is a popular effect in motion graphics. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to place one video inside text while using another video as the composition background in After Effects.

Step 1: Import and Create the Composition

Go to File → Import → File and import both video clips:

One video to be used inside the text
One video to be used as the background of the composition

Drag both videos onto the timeline. When the New Composition from Selection window appears, choose:

Single Composition

Click OK.