Here’s my attempt at reproducing the original @1080p using Glaxnimate for the intro (all text is still done in Shotcut). The process is really quite similar to the Shotcut version; can anyone say key framing??!! 
MLT Screenshot:
1080p Video:
Complete Zip:
ShotcutGlaxIntro_GlaxVersion_18082022.zip (2.7 MB)