Controlling Appearance Borders (Labels) in Recording Video with Google Earth Pro

Controlling Appearance: Borders (Labels) in Google Earth Pro Recordings

Google Earth Pro is a powerful tool for creating animations and fly-throughs of geographical data. One key aspect of creating professional-looking animations is controlling the appearance of labels and borders in your recordings. In this article, we will explore the concepts and techniques necessary to master this skill.

Understanding Labels and Borders

In Google Earth Pro, labels are text overlays that can be added to points, lines, and polygons on the map. Borders, on the other hand, are the lines that surround these features. Both labels and borders can be customized to fit the needs of your animation.

Customizing Labels

To customize labels in Google Earth Pro, follow these steps:

1. Select the feature you want to label.
2. Right-click and select Properties.
3. In the Properties window, click on the Placemark tab.
4. Under Name and Description, enter the text you want to display as the label.
5. To customize the appearance of the label, use the options in the Appearance section.

Some of the options you can use to customize labels include:

• Font: Change the font style, size, and color.
• Shadow: Add a shadow to the label for better visibility.
• Outline: Add an outline to the label to make it stand out.
• Background Color: Change the background color of the label.

Customizing Borders

To customize borders in Google Earth Pro, follow these steps:

1. Select the feature you want to modify.
2. Right-click and select Properties.
3. In the Properties window, click on the Style tab.
4. Under Outline, use the options to customize the border.

Some of the options you can use to customize borders include:

• Width: Change the width of the border.
• Color: Change the color of the border.
• Style: Change the style of the border (e.g., solid, dashed, dotted).

Recording Animations with Customized Labels and Borders

Once you have customized the labels and borders for your features, you can record an animation in Google Earth Pro. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Record button in the toolbar.
2. In the Record a Tour window, click on the Path tab.
3. Use the tools to create a path for your animation.
4. As you record, you can pause and adjust the camera view as needed.
5. When you are finished, click on the Stop button.

Controlling the appearance of labels and borders is an important aspect of creating professional-looking animations in Google Earth Pro. By understanding how to customize these features and record animations, you can create engaging and informative content for your audience.

References

• Google Earth Pro Help: Customize Placemarks
• Google Earth Pro Help: Record a Tour