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Superstring is a Mac and Windows application that can be used to create a lyric video easily.

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Steps

  1. Create a Lyric Video Using Superstring Step 1
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    Open Superstring. If you don't have Superstring, you can download it at simplestways.com[1] and the Mac App Store.[2]
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  2. Create a Lyric Video Using Superstring Step 2
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    Drag a song that you want to create a lyric video for into Superstring. In a few seconds, the cover art will appear in your Superstring library. Click the song to edit the Superstring data. Note: Only MP3 files are supported.
  3. Create a Lyric Video Using Superstring Step 3
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    Click Create, or click Import if you have previous Superstring data saved elsewhere for the song.
  4. Create a Lyric Video Using Superstring Step 4
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    Superstring will automatically find available lyrics from ID3 tags. If Superstring can't find any lyrics, lyrics must be entered manually.
    • To edit lyrics, double-click on it.
    • You can copy (Command + C) and paste (Command + V) lyrics.
    • Use the slash character (/) to break up lines.
  5. Create a Lyric Video Using Superstring Step 5
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    Align the timing of lyrics by dragging. Just drag lyrics up or down to change the timing. If you make a mistake and want to try again, click Undo (Command + Z) to undo your last change.
    • Use the arrow keys to navigate lyrics.
    • Use Command key or Shift key to select multiple lyrics.
  6. Create a Lyric Video Using Superstring Step 6
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    Customize the colors and style of the video. When you're finished, click Save and Close.
    • Some of the styles may contain random values.
    • Use Command + A to select all lyrics.
    • Use Command + S to save.
    • Use Enter key to close the editor.
  7. Create a Lyric Video Using Superstring Step 7
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    Preview the video in Superstring to make sure it looks exactly the way you want it to. You may want to add a watermark before uploading to the internet!
  8. Create a Lyric Video Using Superstring Step 8
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    When finished, click the export button. Note: The Export button is deactivated while you are editing. You have to close the editor first before exporting.
  9. Create a Lyric Video Using Superstring Step 9
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    From the export menu, you can export your Superstring data that you can later import into Superstring or export your Superstring movie as an FLV file that can be uploaded to YouTube or another website. Select the size of the movie and click Export Superstring Movie.
  10. Create a Lyric Video Using Superstring Step 10
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    Wait for your video to export. Remember that the time it takes to export the movie depends on the movie's size and length.
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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.simplestways.com/
  2. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/superstring-free/id693036691?ls=1&mt=12

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