How Times New Roman reads as a caption
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Rendered in your browser at three caption sizes over a dark plate — the closest honest stand-in for text burned over footage.
Where it breaks down
Serifs at small sizes over video need a solid card behind them; over raw footage the fine strokes shimmer.
Using Times New Roman in Versely
Ask the agent to “add captions in Times New Roman” when captioning a video, or pick it in the style editor for auto-captions and text overlays. Every export is licensed for commercial use — see pricing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Times New Roman font best used for in video?
Editorial authority on demand. A Times caption over footage instantly quotes the visual language of print journalism — powerful for commentary, explainer and 'the papers said' formats.
When should I avoid Times New Roman?
Serifs at small sizes over video need a solid card behind them; over raw footage the fine strokes shimmer.
Can I use Times New Roman for captions in Versely?
Yes — Times New Roman is one of the 23 fonts Versely's caption and text-overlay renderer ships. Pick it in the caption style editor or tell the agent to use it when adding captions or overlays.
Is Times New Roman free to use in my videos?
Inside Versely, yes — every font in the catalog is licensed for rendering into your exported videos on any plan, including commercial use of the export.