There are a few different ways to pull off this effect. The VHS look is one of the most popular effects right now because clients and filmmakers want that ’90s-era grunge look. While lens flares and light leaks create a timeless feel, there’s nothing that makes your video or film feel dated - or, one might say, “scrappy”.
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Below is a list of some free video effects you can download to play around with in your edit! Remember, it’s important that these leaks and flares enhance the story, remaining just visible to the viewer’s eye. You can choose to have the light coming from wherever you want, as long as its not distracting. So, to pull this one off, find a free effect like this one, drag it onto your timeline, and change the blend mode while you position it accordingly on your image. These types of flares and leaks are a staple of filmmaking that you’ve most likely seen countless times in films, whether caused by the lens the cinematographer used, or added in post (which is what we’ll be talking about). This light can come either from a direct source that’s visible in the shot, or it can creep in from the edge of the frame. Nothing gives your footage a dreamier feel than soft warm light blooming from somewhere on the image. To do this, find the “Speed/Duration” option in your Effects controls (or by right-clicking on your clip and selecting the option to change it). This is also a useful effect for speeding through footage for comedic effect. You can use this create slow-motion shots and fast-forward effects to fit certain fast-paced or chaotic moments into your project. One of the biggest reasons you would do this is to slow your footage down to match the frame rate at which you recorded the video. One feature that almost every NLE offers is the ability to alter the playback speed of your video while also shortening or lengthening the actual duration and speed of your clips. This is great when you get a request from your clients along the lines of “There needs to be more movement in the edit.” This little post-production trick is a great way to satisfy that request. All you need to do is set a key frame (again at the beginning of the clip), move to the end of the clip, zoom in a little bit, then set your second key frame. You can also simulate an in-camera zoom this same way. Now the clip will pan or tilt as your playhead moves through the clip and onto the next shot. Once you’ve zoomed in, all you have to do is set a key frame at the beginning of the clip and drag the clip either to left/right or up/down and set your next key frame at the end of clip then, move the position of the clip back to where you started. First, you’ll need to zoom in on your shot - this will give you space to move up or down without running out of pixels.