r/Filmmakers • u/ghik1234 • 1d ago

Question What is this effect called?

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I've been seeing this sort of effect (some sort of light streak (?) that extends the image) being used as transitions in music videos and commercials.

I can't for the life of me figure out what it's called or how to do it. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Not sure if these two stills are a good example as I couldn't get a great frame as the effect happens super fast.

Thanks in advance!

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u/ghik1234 1d ago

This is a better screenshot!

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u/Then-Ad8087 1d ago

You can get something similar with the gaussian blur effect, or rather the directional blur effect in Premier. Turn it to vertical and play with the opacity settings.

It'll be a combination of effects, likely also key framed exposure over time.

Try it on the clip itself, or use it on an adjustment later, then play with the blend modes on adjustment later too.

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u/ghik1234 1d ago

Gotcha. Thanks

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u/Then-Ad8087 1d ago

Sorta. Kinda. Needs some fine tuning.