Use case

Credits with transparent background for any editor

Render the roll once, composite it anywhere. Export with an alpha channel and drag the credits over your footage as a top layer — no keying, no masks.

Why alpha-channel credits beat baked-in text

True alpha channel

Apple ProRes 4444 keeps real transparency — clean edges over any background, no green-screen keying artifacts.

One render, any timeline

Reuse the same credit roll across cuts and versions: it's just a layer above your footage.

Solid background fallback

Working in an editor without alpha support? Export over black or any solid color instead.

How it works

01

Create your credit roll

Plain text in, styled scrolling credits out — preview in realtime.

02

Export with transparency

Choose Apple ProRes 4444 with transparent background in export settings.

03

Drop it on top

Place the file on the track above your footage — the credits roll over your video.

Frequently asked questions

Which codec keeps the transparency?

Apple ProRes 4444 carries a full alpha channel and is the safest choice for professional editors.

How do I overlay credits in Final Cut Pro?

Import the exported file and connect it above your clip in the timeline — the transparent areas show your footage through automatically.

What if my editor doesn't support alpha?

Export with a solid background instead, or use your editor's blend modes. ProRes 4444 alpha works in Final Cut, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve and Motion.

Does the preview show transparency?

Yes — the instant preview is WYSIWYG, so what you see while editing is exactly what renders.

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