Let's create a simple lower third graphic from scratch.

Step 1: Create a new graphic

1. Go to Graphics in the sidebar
2. Click New Graphic
3. Choose Start from Scratch (or Pick from Library to begin from a template package)
4. Name it (e.g., "My First Lower Third"), pick a resolution, and click Create and edit — the editor opens

Step 2: Add a subcomposition

1. In the Composition panel, click + Subcomp
2. Name it "Lower Third"
3. Set the Logic Layer (e.g. Lower Third — other options: Bugs, Full Screen, Tickers, Score Bugs, Custom) and click Add

Step 3: Add elements

1. From the Elements panel (left side, under Creators), drag a Rectangle onto the canvas
2. Position it at the bottom of the screen (this is your background bar)
3. In the Inspector (right side), set the fill color
4. Drag a Text element and place it on top of the rectangle
5. Type a name, e.g., "John Smith"