What exactly are speech bubbles used for in Doodly?

These specific props give the visual impression that a character or object on your canvas is actively talking.

How can I make the text inside a speech bubble go away?

You have two main options to hide the words. The first option is masking, which involves placing a shape with a matching background color over the words. The second option is duplicating the whole prop, though this might result in a slight shaking effect during playback.

Why do experienced users prefer the masking technique over copying the entire asset?

Advanced creators usually choose masks because duplicating the full object can sometimes create an unwanted jittering motion in the final video. Masking provides a much cleaner result without the extra movement.

When is the best time to fade out the words during an animated conversation?

The ideal timing relies heavily on the dialogue and your visual preferences. A highly recommended approach is to slowly hide the words of the first speaker right as the next person begins talking in the audio track.

Are there any other creative ways to utilize speech bubbles besides normal talking?

Yes, they are incredibly useful for magnifying tiny writing or displaying mobile phone messages. You can also use them as thought clouds to show what a character is thinking but not actually saying out loud.

Doodly Intermediate Tutorial: Using Speech Bubbles

Using Speech Bubbles

This documentation explains the proper use of speech bubbles in Doodly. We touch base on masks on how to use them with speech bubbles

What is a speech bubble?

Prop assets that provide the appearance an asset is speaking.

How do I make the text disappear?

There are two methods to making the text disappear within a speech bubble.
a) Masking. This means taking an exact colored assets as the background behind the text. Setting this either to just appear or fade into canvas.

b) Complete Asset. Copying and pasting the entire asset will provide the same function as the mask and will be easier but it may cause wiggling in the video using this method so often the mask is the preferred method of advanced users when creating this effect.

Smooth Fading

Note: The length of time to wait until making the text disappear will highly depend on the conversation being held in between assets, the desired reveal method and the appearance desired within the doodle. I find that while the other person is speaking in the voiceover, I fade out the other text and that provides a nice effect.

Watch our Smooth Fading video tutorial to learn how to fade out the text with a mask.

Doodly Beginner Video Tutorial: Smooth Fading Made Easy

What are other uses for Speech Bubbles?

Providing an enlargement for smaller text or what is on a cell phone.
Think bubbles for what an asset doesn’t verbally state out loud.

Using Speech Bubbles

Using Speech Bubbles

What is a speech bubble?

How do I make the text disappear?

What are other uses for Speech Bubbles?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Using Speech Bubbles

Using Speech Bubbles

What is a speech bubble?

How do I make the text disappear?

What are other uses for Speech Bubbles?

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What exactly are speech bubbles used for in Doodly?

2. How can I make the text inside a speech bubble go away?

3. Why do experienced users prefer the masking technique over copying the entire asset?

4. When is the best time to fade out the words during an animated conversation?

5. Are there any other creative ways to utilize speech bubbles besides normal talking?

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