Sing Along: How To Make A Lyric Video With Ease

"Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo" - congratulations, that's now stuck in your head for the next week. But hey, at least you know how many doo’s are there in the song. Thank whatever genius decided to make a lyric video that's been torturing parents and teachers since 2016.

Most homemade lyric videos out there look like they were created in a dark basement using Windows Movie Maker circa 2003. You know what they're like - bouncing Comic Sans text, transitions that could trigger motion sickness, and timing so off it makes karaoke night at your local dive bar look professional.

The problem isn't entirely your fault. Most video lyrics maker software seems designed by sadists who think everyone works as a software engineer at Google and has infinite patience. Spoiler alert: nobody does.

Your New Best Friend: Flixier

Flixier gets it. As a free lyrics video maker, this cloud-powered editor works on whatever ancient laptop you're still hanging onto. Yes, even that one with the keyboard that's still sticky from the time you spilled energy drink on it.

Starting Out (Without Breaking Things)

Forget everything you know about video editing software that needs a supercomputer to run. Flixier's interface actually makes sense to normal humans. Plus, it's got over 1,000 fonts, which means you can finally retire that crusty old Arial you've been using since forever.

The Actually Useful Step-by-Step Guide

Here’s how to use Flixier to make a lyric video:

Step 1: Getting Your Files Together

This part's simple:

• Upload your music track (MP3, WAV, whatever you've got)
• Throw in any background videos or images you want to use
• Import stuff straight from YouTube or SoundCloud if that's your thing
• Dump everything into your Flixier library so you can find it later

Quick Heads Up: Name your files something that makes sense. "final_final_FINAL_v2_actually_final.mp4" isn't doing you any favors.

Step 2: Making Magic

Time to put it all together:

• Drop your music onto the timeline (that bar at the bottom - you can't miss it)
• Add your background visuals (no default gradients, please)
• Position everything on the canvas until it looks right
• Add your lyrics using the text tool, or let Auto Subtitle do everything for you. Just right-click on the outline bar and click Generate Subtitles.

Tips on how to time your lyrics:

• Split your lyrics into bite-sized chunks
• Match the words to the beat (obvious, but worth mentioning)
• Give people time to actually read the words

Step 3: Making It Pretty

Transform your video from "my first PowerPoint presentation" to "actually decent":

• Pick fonts that designers won't hate
• Add animations that make sense
• Use transitions that won't make your viewers dizzy
• Throw in some overlays if you're feeling spicy
• Add those social media buttons because views matter

Design Stuff That Works:

• Stick to 2-3 colors max
• The text needs to be readable (shocking, right?)
• Keep animations consistent
• Use contrast to make your lyrics pop

Step 4: Wrapping It Up

Congratulations! You’ve successfully used Flixier as a lyrics video generator. Now it’s time to:

• Hit Export (it's the big obvious button)
• Take a 3-minute break while it renders
• Download it or share it straight to social media
• Congratulate yourself on not rage-quitting

Stuff That'll Ruin Your Video

• Too many fonts (it's not a ransom note)
• Over-animated everything (not a 90s website)
• Tiny or unreadable text
• Typos in lyrics
• Blurry backgrounds

Pro Tips for Lyric Video Greatness

Text That Won't Make People's Eyes Bleed

Size matters. Those lyrics need to be readable on everything from a 4K monitor to your grandma's ancient iPad. That tiny, elegant font might look killer on your giant screen, but it'll turn into alphabet soup on mobile. Honestly, almost everyone is watching on their phones while pretending to be working.

Contrast is king. Black text on a dark background? That's rookie stuff. Light text on white? Satan's favorite design choice. Get some solid contrast going - white text with a subtle shadow or outline can work on pretty much anything. Just don't go full rainbow unless you're making a video for Skittles.

Timing That Doesn't Give People Anxiety

Words shouldn't pop up so early they're spoiling the next line or so late that people are playing catch-up karaoke. Give each line a hot second to breathe - nobody likes speed-reading through a chorus.

Pro tip: Add a slight fade in/out between lines. It makes transitions smooth but keeps them subtle - we're making a lyric video, not a PowerPoint presentation from 2005.

Colors That Make Sense

Honestly, you could use every color in the rainbow if you want. You could also wear socks with sandals, but just because you can doesn't mean you should. Stick to a color scheme that matches the vibe of your song—making a video for death metal? Maybe skip the hot pink. Doing a summer pop hit? Cool it with the gothic black and red.

Fonts That Don't Scream "I Just Discovered Word Art"

Mixed fonts can work - emphasis on "can." Using one font for verses and another for the chorus? It could be cool. Using seven different fonts in one line because you couldn't decide? That's a one-way ticket to design jail.

Sans serif fonts usually win for readability. Save those fancy cursive fonts for wedding invitations or when you're feeling especially pretentious about your coffee shop's menu board.

Movement That Makes Sense

Lyrics should move with purpose, not like they're having a seizure. That’s pure chaos. If your text is bouncing around more than a sugar-rushed toddler, you've gone too far. Movement should enhance the viewing experience, not make people reach for motion sickness pills.

Background Game That Actually Works

Empty backgrounds are like empty pizza boxes - full of disappointment. But going too busy will make your lyrics harder to read than your doctor's handwriting. Find that sweet spot:

• Subtle gradients that don't fight with the text
• Simple patterns that know their place
• Video backgrounds with calm vibes
• Still images that aren't trying to steal the show

Audio Tricks

Got a loud part in your song? Bump up those lyrics a little larger. Hitting the chorus? Maybe add some emphasis with size or color changes. These subtle changes will make your video feel more dynamic than your playlist after a breakup.

The Forgotten Details That Matter

End credits aren't just for Marvel movies. Throw in the song title, artist, and maybe even your socials at the end. Just keep it classy - nobody needs to see your entire life story roll by like Star Wars opening credits.

Test your video on multiple devices before sharing. What looks dope on your laptop might look like digital garbage on phones. And guess what? Most people are watching on their phones while pretending to pay attention in meetings.

Is This Too Much?

If you ask yourself: "Is this too much?" - it's definitely too much. Unless you're making videos for EDM tracks - then normal rules don't apply because nothing makes sense anyway.

Stop Reading, Start Creating

Your lyric video doesn't need to be perfect - it just needs to look good enough that people won't immediately click away. Flixier helps you do that without having to sell a kidney to buy professional editing software.

Whether you're using Flixier as your go-to lyric video maker for a quick project or crafting something more complex, you've got this. Now go show those other online lyrics video makers how it's done.