Problem
Create lower-third text that remains legible without fighting platform overlays.
Solution
Root Cause / Diagnostic:
The bottom third of a vertical Short is densely packed with creator handles, subscription prompts, multi-line titles, sound attributions, and navigation bars. Placing captions or lower-third titles in this zone creates visual collision, forcing text to render directly over platform typography and rendering both unreadable.
Actionable Step-by-Step Fix:
1. Elevate the Lower-Third Baseline: Position all explanatory text and lower-third graphics at least 35% above the bottom edge of the 1080x1920 canvas.
2. Add a Subtle Scrim or Shadow Layer: Place an adjustable semi-transparent dark vignette behind raised lower-third banners to maintain text contrast without clashing with bottom feed gradients.
3. Constrain Line Length to the Center Corridor: Restrict lower-third text width to the middle 70% of the screen width to prevent overlap with the right-hand engagement rail.
Pro Creator Tip:
In vertical video, the true lower third begins at the vertical midpoint; reserve the bottom 30% strictly for the platform, and your text will never be swallowed by UI.
The bottom third of a vertical Short is densely packed with creator handles, subscription prompts, multi-line titles, sound attributions, and navigation bars. Placing captions or lower-third titles in this zone creates visual collision, forcing text to render directly over platform typography and rendering both unreadable.
Actionable Step-by-Step Fix:
1. Elevate the Lower-Third Baseline: Position all explanatory text and lower-third graphics at least 35% above the bottom edge of the 1080x1920 canvas.
2. Add a Subtle Scrim or Shadow Layer: Place an adjustable semi-transparent dark vignette behind raised lower-third banners to maintain text contrast without clashing with bottom feed gradients.
3. Constrain Line Length to the Center Corridor: Restrict lower-third text width to the middle 70% of the screen width to prevent overlap with the right-hand engagement rail.
Pro Creator Tip:
In vertical video, the true lower third begins at the vertical midpoint; reserve the bottom 30% strictly for the platform, and your text will never be swallowed by UI.