How to Use Any Intro Video Background (Beginner-Friendly Guide)

This complete guide explains how to use any intro video background in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Filmora, CapCut, and Final Cut Pro. Whether your intro is smoke, fire, neon, particles, glitch, or minimal motion graphics, the workflow is almost the same across all editing software. Follow this tutorial to place your logo, blend it correctly, stylize the animation, and export a professional-quality intro.

1. What Is an Intro Video Background?

An intro video background is a short animated MP4 or MOV file that plays behind your logo, text, or brand name. These animations usually include motion graphics such as smoke, fire, glowing particles, light streaks, gradients, energy waves, gaming effects, or abstract shapes.

You simply place your logo on top of the animation, adjust blending, and export a complete intro sequence.

• Compatible with all editors
• Most files are MP4 (H.264)
• No plugins required
• Drag-and-drop workflow

2. Basic Workflow (Same in All Editing Software)

1. Import the intro background (MP4 or MOV).
2. Place it on the bottom track of your timeline.
3. Add your PNG logo or text above it.
4. Scale and position your logo.
5. Apply blending modes or color adjustments if needed.
6. Add fade-in, fade-out, or small animations.
7. Add sound effects.
8. Export in MP4 (H.264) for best compatibility.

3. Detailed Step-by-Step Guide

3.1 Step 1 — Import Your Intro Background

Download your intro file and import it into your video editing software. Make sure you check resolution and frame rate to match your project.

3.2 Step 2 — Add the Background to the Timeline

Place the intro animation on the bottom video track. You can trim it or extend it depending on your project style.

3.3 Step 3 — Add Your Logo or Text

Use a PNG logo with transparency for the cleanest results. Place it on a track above the intro animation.

3.4 Step 4 — Adjust Blending and Color

For smoke, fire, glow, or energy backgrounds:

• Use Screen for dark backgrounds
• Use Add for bright highlights
• Use Lighten for soft, glowing designs

Adjust color using Curves or Color Wheels to match your brand identity.

3.5 Step 5 — Add Simple Animations

Use keyframes to animate:

• Scale
• Position
• Opacity

Even a small 3–6% scale animation makes the intro feel more professional.

3.6 Step 6 — Add Sound Effects

Place a whoosh, hit, or bass impact aligned with your logo reveal to enhance the intro's impact.

4. Detailed Instructions for Each Video Editing Software

4.1 Adobe Premiere Pro

Import: File → Import → choose your intro background and logo PNG.

Timeline Setup:

• Place intro background on V1
• Place logo PNG on V2

Adjust Logo:

• Effect Controls → Motion → Scale
• Position the logo in the center

Blend Modes: Effect Controls → Opacity → Blend Mode → Screen, Add, or Lighten.

Color Matching: Use Lumetri → Basic Correction, Curves, Hue vs Hue/Sat.

Animation: Add keyframes for Scale or Position.

Export: File → Export → Media → H.264 → YouTube 1080p preset.

4.2 DaVinci Resolve

Import: File → Import Media.

Add to Timeline:

• Intro background on V1
• Logo PNG on V2

Inspector: Adjust scaling, position, shadows, softness.

Color Page:

• Use Lift/Gamma/Gain to match tones
• Use Curves for color styling

Fusion (optional): Add glow, blur, light rays, or motion.

Export: Deliver → H.264 → YouTube preset.

4.3 Filmora

Import: Import → Media → select your intro video.

Timeline Setup:

• Intro background on Track 1
• Logo PNG on Track 2

Adjust Logo: Double-click → Transform → Scale & Position.

Blending: Double-click logo → Compositing → Screen / Add / Lighten.

Color: Color tab → Adjust exposure, contrast, temperature.

Animation: Use Filmora's built-in Animation presets.

Export: Export → MP4 → Best resolution.

4.4 CapCut (Desktop or Mobile)

Import: New project → Add intro video → Add logo PNG.

Timeline:

• Intro background on bottom track
• Logo PNG on overlay track

Transform: Resize and center the logo.

Blend Mode: Overlay settings → Screen or Add.

Color: Adjust brightness, contrast, and temperature.

Animation: CapCut → Animation → In/Out → Fade or Pop.

Export: Export → MP4 → 1080p or 4K.

4.5 Final Cut Pro

Import: File → Import → Media.

Timeline:

• Place intro on primary storyline
• Place logo PNG as a connected clip

Transform: Inspector → Transform → Scale & Position.

Blend Modes: Inspector → Compositing → Blend Mode → Screen, Add, Lighten.

Color Adjustment: Color Inspector → Color Wheels/Curves.

Animation: Add keyframes to Transform properties.

Export: File → Share → Master File → H.264.

5. Best Export Settings

• Format: MP4 (H.264)
• Resolution: 1920×1080 or 4K
• FPS: 24, 25, or 30 (match intro file)
• Bitrate: 15–30 Mbps (1080p), 40–60 Mbps (4K)

Conclusion

Intro video backgrounds are extremely easy to use and work in every editing application. Import the file, add your logo, blend it, add sound effects, and export. With consistent branding, color grading, and animation, you can create professional intros for YouTube, gaming, business, or cinematic projects in just a few minutes.