Spectrum Lens Flares 4k ((top))

One of the hardest things to do in After Effects or Nuke is making a 2D flare feel like it belongs in a 3D space.

Acquiring the assets is only half the battle SPECTRUM Lens Flares 4K

Instead of a hard cut or a fade, use a horizontal anamorphic spectrum flare to wipe from one scene to the next. As the flare travels across the screen, cut your footage. The eye follows the light, masking the edit. This works exceptionally well for travel vlogs and car commercials. One of the hardest things to do in

To use effectively, you cannot simply drag them onto your timeline and set opacity to 50%. You must understand Alpha Channels and blending modes. The eye follows the light, masking the edit

Not all assets are created equal. When searching for these assets, you are looking for "Optical" versus "CGI" flares.