Overlays are the building blocks for extra content. You can upload logos or graphics, create text directly in Amplifiles, or add shapes like rectangles to give text a background. Each overlay can be styled, positioned, and animated, and you can save your own setups as templates for future use.
Note on Aspect Ratios: Overlays are currently tied to the specific aspect ratio you are working in. If you switch ratios (e.g., from Landscape to Vertical), you will need to position your elements for that ratio separately. Our team is working on automating this in the future!
Common overlay uses in real estate videos
Keep your logo in the corner for the whole video to build recognition.
Show your logo big at the start for a branded intro.
Add property details (address, price, size) over the first image.
Highlight features with short text like “Renovated kitchen” or “Private yard.”
Show contact info at the end so buyers know how to reach you.
Overlay example made in Amplifiles:
Start scene added
Image, text and rectangle elements added
End scene added
Elements
Elements are overlays you place at specific points in the video. You decide whether they appear at a certain second or tied to a specific image. Every change updates instantly in the preview, so you always see how it looks.
Media library
When you add Media inside the Overlay settings, the Media Library opens.
Here you can access all assets you have previously used in your videos, such as logos, graphics, or other overlay elements. This makes it easy to reuse branding across different projects without uploading the same files again. You can also upload new assets directly from your computer.
To keep things organized, you can add tags to your assets (for example logos, branding, or a specific project name). This allows you to quickly filter and find the right elements later when creating new videos.
Custom fonts
Want your own brand font in your videos? We'll add it for you.
Send us the font files through chat and we'll install them on your account. Once added, your fonts appear in the font list for every text element, in every project.
Custom fonts are available on all plans, including pay as you go, at no extra cost.
This is the fastest way to keep every video on brand. Ask us once and the fonts are available to your whole account.
Adjust order and timing for each element
You can change the order of elements to control which ones appear in front or behind. For example, place a rectangle as a background and layer text on top of it.
Each element also has its own entry and exit settings. Choose when it appears (at the start, at a specific second, or on a certain image) and how it enters (fade in). Do the same for the exit so your overlays appear and disappear smoothly.
Timing: when an element appears
These timing settings work the same for every overlay: text, logos, images, and shapes.
Click an element to open its settings and look at Enter at (timing). By default the element is visible from the start of the video. You can change it to:
Start— visible from the beginning
By second— appears at a specific time in seconds
By image— appears on a specific photo
By image is the setting most people want. Pick the image the element should appear on. You can also choose to count from the first image or the last image. Counting from the last image is handy when something should always land on the final photo, no matter how many images you upload, which is a common way to keep a logo or contact bar on the closing shot.
Simplest setup, appear and disappear on set images:
Set Enter at (timing) to By image and choose Image 1
Set Exit at (timing)to By image and choose Image 2
The element now appears on Image 1 and disappears on Image 2 with no fade. Use the preview on the right to check the timing.
Add fade in and fade out:
Under Enter at (animation), choose: Fade in(for example Ease in out, 0.5 sec)
Under Exit at (animation), choose: Fade out
Watch clip length: clips are 2.5 seconds long by default. If a clip is too short, the element won't have time to fade in, stay visible, and fade out. Lengthen the clip if it feels rushed.
Common setups
1. Logo in corner
Upload your logo, resize it, and set it to appear across the whole video.
2. “Just Listed” text in center
Add a bold text element, place it in the middle of the screen, and set it to fade in during the opening seconds to grab attention.
You can also adjust elements in the preview by clicking them (and clicking dots). That's easy way to adjust aligning or for example duplicate element.
3. Agent contact bar
Add a rectangle across the bottom of the video, then layer text with your name and phone number on top. Keep it visible for the whole video so viewers always know how to reach you.
Add start scene
The start scene plays before the animated images. It’s often used for branded intros, such as an agency logo card or a short video clip.
Add end scene
The end scene plays after the animated images. Agents often add logos, contact details, or a call-to-action here to close the video with their brand.
Templates and re-use
Any overlay or element setup you create can be saved as a template. This makes it easy to keep your videos consistent without rebuilding your branding every time.
