# LowerThird
Name plate overlay with title and subtitle (like TV graphics)
## Overview
The `LowerThird` component is a overlay component in the chuk-motion library.
## Variants
### `minimal`
Simple text on subtle background
### `standard`
Text with clean bar background
### `glass`
Glassmorphism effect with blur
### `bold`
High contrast with accent colors
### `animated`
Dynamic sliding animation
## Properties
### `name`
- Type: `string`
- **Required**
- Main name/text (larger)
### `title`
- Type: `string`
- *Optional* (default: `None`)
- Subtitle/title (smaller, below name)
### `variant`
- Type: `enum`
- *Optional* (default: `glass`)
- Visual style
- Values: `minimal`, `standard`, `glass`, `bold`, `animated`
### `position`
- Type: `enum`
- *Optional* (default: `bottom_left`)
- Screen position
- Values: `bottom_left`, `bottom_center`, `bottom_right`, `top_left`, `top_center`
### `start_time`
- Type: `float`
- **Required**
- When to show (seconds)
### `duration`
- Type: `float`
- *Optional* (default: `5.0`)
- How long to show (seconds)
## Example Usage
### Python (MCP Tool)
```python
remotion_add_lowerthird(
name="Dr. Sarah Chen",
title="AI Researcher, Stanford",
variant="glass",
position="bottom_left",
start_time=2.0,
duration=5.0,
)
```
### TSX (Generated)
The component generates TypeScript/React code that integrates with Remotion.
## Design Tokens
This component uses the chuk-motion design token system for consistent styling:
- **Colors**: Theme-aware color palettes
- **Typography**: Video-optimized font scales
- **Motion**: Spring physics and easing curves
- **Spacing**: Consistent spacing and safe margins
## Tips & Best Practices
- Keep text concise and readable
- Test animations at target frame rate
- Consider platform safe margins for social media
- Match animation style to overall video aesthetic
## Related Components
Browse other overlay components in the [component library](../../../README.md).
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