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# TextOverlay Animated text overlay for emphasis and captions ## Overview The `TextOverlay` component is a overlay component in the chuk-motion library. ## Animations ### `blur_in` Blur to focus ### `slide_up` Slide from bottom ### `fade` Simple fade in/out ### `typewriter` Character reveal ### `scale_in` Scale from center ## Properties ### `text` - Type: `string` - **Required** - Text content ### `style` - Type: `enum` - *Optional* (default: `emphasis`) - Text style - Values: `emphasis`, `caption`, `callout`, `subtitle`, `quote` ### `animation` - Type: `enum` - *Optional* (default: `blur_in`) - Animation style - Values: `blur_in`, `slide_up`, `fade`, `typewriter`, `scale_in` ### `start_time` - Type: `float` - **Required** - When to show (seconds) ### `duration` - Type: `float` - *Optional* (default: `3.0`) - How long to show (seconds) ### `position` - Type: `string` - *Optional* (default: `center`) - Position (center, top, bottom, custom) ## Example Usage ### Python (MCP Tool) ```python remotion_add_textoverlay( text="Mind. Blown. ??", style="emphasis", animation="scale_in", start_time=5.0, duration=2.0, position="center", ) ``` ### 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). --- *Generated documentation for chuk-motion component library*

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