Why should I avoid using small fonts or serif fonts for video titles?
Small fonts will be very difficult to read when converted to video. The general rule in broadcast is that all type should be at least 18 points in size. But keep in mind your original frame size. If you are scaling your movie up 200% to get it onto video, you can have 9 point type. If you are reducing it to 50%, you should use 36 point type or greater. Another thing to keep in mind is to use a font without serifs (such as arial). The simpler the font the better the output will look. This does not mean that you cannot use complex and/or serif fonts. It just means that you need to be aware that the results may not be exactly what you wanted and you may have to experiment a bit more to achieve the results you want.
