Video Effects

Apply cinematic and creative effects to enhance your videos with a single click.

What are Video Effects?

Video effects are visual filters that apply to your entire video composition. They add style, atmosphere, and professional polish to your videos. Unlike scene-specific effects, video effects affect the entire video from start to finish.

How to Apply Effects

Using the Editor

Open your video in the editor
Go to the Effects tab in the controls panel
Browse effects by category
Click an effect to apply it
Adjust the intensity slider (for effects that support it)
Preview in real-time

Using the Editor Agent

You can also apply effects using natural language:

"Apply a VHS effect to the video"
"Add film grain with medium intensity"
"Use the polaroid effect"
"Change the effect to glitch and increase the intensity"

Effect Categories

Effects are organized into five categories:

Vintage - Retro and nostalgic effects
Modern - Contemporary social media styles
Cinematic - Film-like professional effects
Creative - Bold and experimental effects
Basic - No effect option

Available Effects

Vintage Effects

Polaroid

Description: Instant camera look with white border

Creates the classic Polaroid photo aesthetic with a white border, rounded corners, and subtle shadow. Perfect for nostalgic, personal, or artistic content.

Intensity: Not adjustable

Best for: Personal stories, artistic content, throwback videos

Film Grain

Description: Classic film texture overlay

Adds authentic film grain texture to give your video a cinematic, analog feel. Adjustable intensity lets you control how subtle or pronounced the grain appears.

Intensity: Adjustable (0-100%)

Default: 50%

Best for: Cinematic content, period pieces, artistic videos

VHS

Description: Retro VHS tape aesthetic with scanlines

Recreates the nostalgic look of VHS tapes with scanlines, color distortion, and vintage video artifacts. Perfect for retro content or throwback aesthetics.

Intensity: Adjustable (0-100%)

Default: 60%

Best for: Retro content, throwback videos, nostalgic themes

Film Burn

Description: Vintage film burn edges effect

Adds a vintage film burn effect around the edges, creating an aged, cinematic look reminiscent of old film reels.

Intensity: Adjustable (0-100%)

Default: 40%

Best for: Cinematic intros, dramatic content, period pieces

Vintage Photo

Description: Aged photograph with vignette

Transforms your video to look like an aged photograph with vignette, color shifts, and a nostalgic feel.

Intensity: Adjustable (0-100%)

Default: 50%

Best for: Memory videos, throwback content, artistic projects

Modern Effects

Instagram Border

Description: Rounded corners with white border

Adds the classic Instagram-style rounded corners with a white border, perfect for social media content.

Intensity: Not adjustable

Best for: Social media content, Instagram posts, modern aesthetics

Story Frame

Description: 9:16 vertical frame for Stories/Shorts

Creates a vertical frame optimized for Instagram Stories, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts with proper aspect ratio framing.

Intensity: Not adjustable

Best for: Vertical video content, Stories, Shorts

Soft Glow

Description: Dreamy Instagram-style soft glow

Adds a dreamy, soft glow effect popular on Instagram, creating a romantic, ethereal atmosphere.

Intensity: Adjustable (0-100%)

Default: 50%

Best for: Lifestyle content, beauty videos, romantic themes

Cinematic Effects

Cinematic Letterbox

Description: Widescreen black bars for cinematic feel

Adds widescreen black bars (letterboxing) to create a cinematic, movie-like aspect ratio.

Intensity: Not adjustable

Best for: Cinematic content, film-style videos, professional productions

Creative Effects

Neon Glow

Description: Cyberpunk neon edge glow

Adds a vibrant neon glow effect around the edges, perfect for cyberpunk, futuristic, or high-energy content.

Intensity: Adjustable (0-100%)

Default: 50%

Best for: Tech content, gaming videos, futuristic themes, high-energy content

Glitch

Description: Digital distortion with RGB separation

Creates a digital glitch effect with RGB color separation and distortion artifacts. Great for tech, gaming, or experimental content.

Intensity: Adjustable (0-100%)

Default: 50%

Best for: Gaming content, tech videos, experimental projects, transitions

Chromatic Aberration

Description: Color fringing effect at edges

Adds color fringing at the edges of objects, creating a stylized, artistic look. Popular in modern video production.

Intensity: Adjustable (0-100%)

Default: 50%

Best for: Artistic content, music videos, stylized productions

Adjusting Intensity

Many effects support intensity adjustment, allowing you to control how strong or subtle the effect appears.

How to Adjust

Apply an effect that supports intensity
Use the intensity slider in the Effects panel
Drag left for subtle, right for strong
Preview in real-time

Intensity Guidelines

0-30% - Subtle, barely noticeable
30-60% - Moderate, clearly visible
60-100% - Strong, very pronounced

Effects with Adjustable Intensity

Film Grain
VHS
Film Burn
Vintage Photo
Neon Glow
Glitch
Chromatic Aberration
Soft Glow

Using the Editor Agent

The Editor Agent makes it easy to apply and adjust effects using natural language.

Example Commands

Applying effects:

"Apply the VHS effect"
"Add film grain to the video"
"Use the polaroid effect"

Adjusting intensity:

"Make the glitch effect stronger"
"Reduce the film grain intensity to 30%"
"Increase the VHS effect to maximum"

Changing effects:

"Switch from VHS to film grain"
"Change the effect to chromatic aberration"
"Remove the effect" or "Set effect to none"

Combining with other requests:

"Apply VHS effect and make the text bigger"
"Add film grain at 40% intensity and change the background"

Best Practices

Choosing the Right Effect

Match your content - Use effects that complement your video's theme
Consider your audience - Some effects work better for specific demographics
Don't overdo it - Subtle effects often work better than strong ones
Test different intensities - Find the sweet spot for your content

Intensity Tips

Start subtle - Begin with lower intensity and increase if needed
Preview often - Check how the effect looks with your actual content
Match the mood - Higher intensity for dramatic content, lower for subtle enhancement
Consider export quality - Some effects may look different in final export

Effect Combinations

While you can only apply one video effect at a time, you can combine it with:

Scene transitions - Effects work with all transition types
Background animations - Effects enhance animated backgrounds
Text animations - Effects complement text movement
Filters - Media filters work alongside video effects

When to Use Each Category

Vintage Effects:

Throwback content
Period pieces
Artistic projects
Nostalgic themes

Modern Effects:

Social media content
Lifestyle videos
Contemporary aesthetics
Platform-specific content

Cinematic Effects:

Professional productions
Film-style content
Dramatic presentations
High-quality productions

Creative Effects:

Experimental projects
Tech and gaming content
Music videos
Bold, stylized content

Examples

Example 1: Retro Vlog

Effect: VHS at 60% intensity Result: Nostalgic, throwback aesthetic perfect for retro-themed content

Example 2: Cinematic Trailer

Effect: Cinematic Letterbox + Film Grain at 40% Result: Professional, movie-like appearance

Example 3: Social Media Post

Effect: Instagram Border Result: Clean, modern look optimized for Instagram

Example 4: Gaming Content

Effect: Glitch at 70% intensity Result: High-energy, digital aesthetic perfect for gaming videos

Example 5: Lifestyle Content

Effect: Soft Glow at 50% intensity Result: Dreamy, romantic atmosphere popular on social media

Removing Effects

To remove an effect:

Go to the Effects tab
Select None from the effect list
Or use the Editor Agent: "Remove the effect" or "Set effect to none"

Troubleshooting

Effect not visible?

Check that the effect is actually applied (not "None")
Ensure intensity is above 0% for adjustable effects
Preview the video to see the effect in action

Effect too strong/weak?

Adjust the intensity slider
Try a different effect from the same category
Consider if the effect matches your content

Performance issues?

Some effects (like VHS and Film Grain) are more resource-intensive
Reduce intensity if playback is choppy
Effects render efficiently in final export

Effect looks different in export?

Preview in the editor matches export quality
Some effects may appear slightly different at different resolutions
Test export a short clip first

Tips for Professional Results

Less is more - Subtle effects often look more professional
Match your brand - Use effects that align with your brand identity
Consistency - Use the same effect throughout a series for cohesion
Test before committing - Preview effects before finalizing your video
Consider your platform - Some effects work better for specific platforms

Video effects are a powerful way to add style and polish to your videos. Experiment with different effects and intensities to find what works best for your content!