Adding GIF to Color Matte

I created a color matte with a white background. Now I wish to add a gif on top of that so I can add a title. How do I overlay (is that the right word?) a gif on a color matte? What I am trying to do is create a white background that matches the white background of a gif I will be using for my titles, credits, etc. I have a color matte made in white and I have a gif. How do I put them together?
Thanks!
Marie

Marie,
No fair! You answered your own questions, before we could even respond.
Job well done, and glad that you got it handled.
Good luck, and happy editing,
Hunt

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