Many people are adding text behind a person or themselves in videos. It’s an editing trend that’s hot right now.
You must have seen this on Instagram reels and YouTube shorts.
Here’s an example –
It looks pretty cool tbh.
Adding text behind a person in videos might seem like a tricky, professional-level editing skill, but it’s much easier than you think—especially when using the InShot app.
Whether you’re creating Instagram Reels, YouTube vlogs, or promotional content, mastering this simple yet eye-catching effect can take your videos to the next level.
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the exact steps to seamlessly place text behind a person, no fancy software is required.
By the end, you’ll have the skills to add a polished, professional touch to your content in just a few minutes!
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Step-by-step tutorial on how to add text or any overlay behind a person
Decide on what’s the overlay
The first step is to have everything on your phone ready to be edited.
You need either text or an overlay that you want to put behind a person.
Second, you need a video of your subject.
And since I’m going to tell you how to make this interesting edit on InShot – install it on your phone. (Android/iOS)
When you want to add overlay behind a person
Open the overlay video in InShot.
Go to PIP and select the video of the subject.
When your subject’s video is added on top of the overlay video, click on the cutout option.
InShot will automatically detect the person and create a cutout.
In the cutout option, you can choose either cutout or chroma.
The Chroma option works better if the video of the person has a single-colored background. Cutout works better when the background isn’t of a single color.
Also Read: How to Add Keyframes in InShot, VN, and Capcut
When you want to add text behind a person
Open your video in InShot and add text over it.
Make sure that the text is over the person at some point so that the effect of the text being behind a person shows up more vividly.
After you’re done with adding the text, export and save the video to your phone.
Now, start a new project and open the edited video with the text that you just exported.
Go to PIP and select the original video without text.
Choose the cutout option to separate yourself from the background.
And now your cutout will appear above the text you added!
That’s all!
Also Read: Learn Speed Ramping in Inshot App: Easy 1-Minute tutorial
By now, you’ve learned how surprisingly easy it is to add text behind a person using InShot. With just a few simple steps, you can give your videos a professional and dynamic look without needing advanced software.
Whether you’re editing social media content, promotional videos, or personal projects, this technique can make your work stand out.
The best part? It’s accessible to beginners and pros alike. So, don’t hesitate—try it out and start transforming your videos today! If you found this tutorial helpful, be sure to explore more InShot editing tips to level up your content.
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