Lower thirds are the only graphics on-screen in your video while people talk and the action happens. How do you choose something that has professional impact without overshadowing your video? Here are some of our top templates to help you, some from Envato Elements where you can use as many as you like for a monthly subscription, plus a few options where you can pay as you go from Envato Market.
Top Lower Thirds Templates for Broadcast and News Video for After Effects
Featured After Effects Lower Thirds Templates for Broadcast Video
Simple Typography
Keep lower thirds simple with this clean and easy template set.
Key Features
Simple typography with animation that will make for clean and easy-to-read lower thirds in your new broadcast. You can adjust the colours, and they're quick and easy to use.
- Application: After Effects
- Plugins: None required
- Author: Welcot
Alternative Broadcast Lower Third Templates for After Effects
If this set of After Effects lower thirds isn't quite right for your news video, not to worry, we have tons more! Check out some great alternatives.
2. Location Titles 2.0 | AE
If you're making a broadcast that features specific locations, why not try this set of lower thirds which include an animated GPS pin.
3. Lower Thirds
These lower thirds are heavier on design but they're still crisp and clean, so they'd work well for broadcasts that are a little lighter in tone than news.
4. Lower Thirds
This pack comprises of 18 Lower Thirds with a video tutorial included. Experiment with colour with this After Effects compatible resource selection.
5. Lower Thirds
A modern, clean and dynamic lower thirds set suited to title sequences for thrillers, dramas or other television productions.
6. Minimalist Lower Thirds
This four-pack of minimalist lower thirds work well for any type of broadcast or show. It's easily customizable and is particularly suited to a news or network television environment.
7. Springloaded Lower Thirds
This is an excellent pack to add dynamism to lower thirds graphics. Customise the lower thirds further with one of seven different texture options.
8. Patriotic Lower Thirds
With nine professionally designed options, Patriotic Lower Thirds for After Effects is perfect for when you want to stir up a little love for the USA. Celebrate everything from the 4th of July to local election results in your broadcast with this red, white and blue theme.
9. Modern Titles and Lower Thirds
If you create a lot of varied projects or you just find it really hard to choose, then this pack of Modern Titles and Lower Thirds will keep you satisfied. They're not all variations on a theme either, there's a real mix here, perfect for just about any project.
10. Box Lower Thirds
Box Lower Thirds has a unique look. Modern, and with an en vogue 'simplistic' twist, this set is great for social media updates or just to add a little informality and fun to your broadcast.
11. Lower Thirds
Smart and simple, this lower thirds set contains over 50 options and two logo animations. You won’t need any plugins to use this and there’s a detailed tutorial included.
12. Elegant Lower Third
This template comes in here separate files (one for each colour) and last 20 seconds, so they’re ideal for broadcasts. Alpha channel is included, so you just need to pop them over your material and away you go.
13. Light Lower Third
A shiny, semi-transparent lower third with a light flare and soft sweep that will add a touch of class to any project.
14. Broadcast News Lower Thirds
This project is easy to customise with any colour or font. It includes five pre-made lower thirds and an optional breaking news tab. You won’t need any extra plugins and if you get stuck, there’s a handy walk-through video.
Pay as You Go Lower Thirds Templates for Broadcast Video From Envato Market
15. Discreet Business Lower Thirds
With three discrete lower thirds, you can draw attention to your information without the graphics being overpowering or taking away authority.
16. Glass Lower Third
A sparkly but still serious lower-third set adds just a touch of informality to your broadcast. Glass Lower Third is available in four colours and comes in full-HD.
17. Clean Lower Thirds
Clean Lower Thirds is a clean and professional looking project, with the colours easily changed in one simple step. You won’t need any prior knowledge of After Effects to use this and the download comes with a step by step video tutorial in case you get stuck.
18. Modern Lower Thirds
Change colour and opacity quickly and easily with the Modern Lower Thirds template. The download comes with a tutorial to get you started.
19. Simple Lower Thirds
This updated version now contains 40 lower thirds (an increase of 20 on the previous download), so you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to styling your broadcast.
More Great Lower Thirds
When you're putting together a broadcast, we know there's so much to think about, so we've put together some handy lists to help you with everything you'll need to be sure your broadcasts go off without a hitch and look smashing while they're at it.
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We looked at projects and considered all kinds of variables, including organization, complexity, experience required and overall difficulty, minimum hardware specifications, included versions and options, formats, resolution, file size, dependencies and required plug-ins (if any), language options, software versions supported, style, design, and cost. You can read more about how we select items at How We Pick Templates to Feature on Envato Tuts+.
About The Authors
This page was edited by Jackson Couse. It was written by Envato staff writers and has been updated by Marie Gardiner.
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