What are motion graphics in video editing?
Motion graphics are animated visual elements layered over footage: lower thirds, title cards, logo reveals, animated charts, counters, kinetic text. They label who's speaking, visualize the numbers, and give a video structure without character animation.
Can I create motion graphics online without After Effects?
Yes. ChatCut generates motion graphics in the browser, on your desktop, or inside Codex or any agent, with no After Effects, no plugins, and no keyframing. Describe the graphic, edit the result on your timeline, and export from the same workspace.
Is ChatCut an AI motion graphics generator or a template tool?
A generator first. ChatCut builds an original editable component for your brief, not a preset you fill in (Canva) and not a baked clip you can't change (Runway, Pika). A library of ready-made graphics is there when you'd rather browse, and both kinds behave the same on the timeline.
What can I edit after a graphic is generated?
Text, fonts, colors, sizes, positions, and animation speed. Every generated graphic keeps 8 editable property types you change in the Inspector, and the clip updates live with no re-render. Re-editing spends 0 credits, so refine until it matches the video.
Can I export with a transparent background?
Yes. Export ProRes 4444 with a true alpha channel on the Pro plan, then drop the graphic straight onto your timeline in Premiere, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve. No green screen, no keying.
How do I make motion graphics for free?
Sign up free, no card, open a project, and describe the graphic you need. Generating uses your starter credits, and editing the result costs nothing. The Pro plan adds more credits and transparent ProRes export.
How do I keep a whole series consistent?
Reference an existing graphic as the style guide and ChatCut keeps one visual language across every episode, same colors, fonts, and motion. Batch your lower thirds, titles, and end cards in the same style.
Can I use AI motion graphics for social media videos?
Yes. Hook text, stat cards, countdowns, and branded overlays work especially hard on Reels, TikTok, and Shorts, where most people watch without sound.
What kinds of graphics can ChatCut generate?
Speaker name plates, section titles, logo intros and outros, animated stat cards, charts and infographics, countdowns, product callouts, and branded overlays. Each one lands as a real clip on your timeline, in context with your footage.