Best way to do floating text?

[Hunter X]

What would be the best way for me to implement floating text in a video (i.e. text that exists within the game world and can be observed at different angles by the camera as it moves)? Is there a built-in function to do this, or would I need to do something like create a custom model for each block of text and import that into the video (sounds long-winded, but I could be wrong)?

Thanks in advance!

[Sync.]

Originally Posted by Hunter X

What would be the best way for me to implement floating text in a video (i.e. text that exists within the game world and can be observed at different angles by the camera as it moves)? Is there a built-in function to do this, or would I need to do something like create a custom model for each block of text and import that into the video (sounds long-winded, but I could be wrong)?

Thanks in advance!

My guess is you need external software for creating models like Blender or Hammer or something.

I think the one in bold is the correct answer, but again I'm not entirely sure because I never make one and I'm also curious to know about it.

Anyway try to think of it, did Valve make floating text in their Meet the Videos?
If they don't, the text is most likely made from external software, that's my rough guess.

[Good Question]

There is a few 3d Text models floating about. There is also a way to make some textures show your text. it all depends on how you want present it

[PalmliX]

You could also just download the full alphabet in 3D from garrys mod: http://www.garrysmod.org/downloads/?tag=letters

Another alternative is to use motion tracking software like After Effects and just motion track the scene and put some text in.

[chicago_ted95]

you can edit light textures so they shown text, but you'd need a solid surface, dunno if there are any transparent objects so you could make some 2d flying text.