What you should know about video effects!

Video effects like distortions, reflections, art filters, reverse video, 3D or speed effects are laid out clearly so that they can easily be recognised as a video effect or special effect.

Invisible video effects are the opposite – they're not recognizable as an effect in the finished film, but blend seamlessly into the action and so are used for image optimization. This can include color and contrast adjustment as well as transition effects or color filters – depending on how they are used.

Primary color correction gives you full control over shadows, midtones, and highlights in your video. Select and edit individual color groups in your video. You can easily correct distorted colors later in a way that's so effective that no one will notice.

Use Keyframes e.g. wipes, dissolves and crossfades to adjust transition effects between scenes. This is an effective way to mix scenes while still keeping the video smooth and seamless and avoiding hard cuts.

Speeding a video up or slowing it down can enhance the scene, allow the viewer to concentrate on certain details and place emphasis on crucial moments. Think of a running dog in slow motion or a long, sped-up car ride. You can create slow-motion and fast-forward effects that are then automatically adjusted to the length of your clip.

Increase or decrease the sharpness of your video to focus the shot on a specific object. Be careful with this effect, however, as too much sharpness can create unnatural-looking image noise.

Use Motion Tracking to track moving objects in order to apply effects such as pixelation or color corrections.

Playing a video in reverse can create an interesting effect. Repeat a movement by playing the video briefly backwards and then forwards again.

Use zoom or smooth camera pans to to guide the viewer through the video. You can create professional cinematic results by using the camera pan effect to zoom into a specific object and set the focus on the right areas.

Transform the entire color range of your video and apply a filter to your video to emphasize the mood. Use Autolooks to take your viewers into the world of a specific film scene, film genre or an entire film.