How to Add Visual Effects to a Home Movie

Visual effects add an interesting element to almost any home movie. These effects lend an air of sophistication and polish to what might otherwise be a relatively boring event. Many of the best visual effects are quite simple and inexpensive.

Instructions

1

Set up a studio area to film the footage and the visual effects. The space must be large enough to accommodate the subjects and the equipment necessary for the home movie.

2

Make a plan or script to follow during the home movie shoot for special visual effects. It's difficult to edit a home movie and insert visual effects after recording. Write down where in the home movie the effect occurs and direct accordingly.

3

Use a small or large floor fan to produce a windy visual effect. Place the fan out of camera frame and shoot footage that looks very windy when directed towards the subject.

4

Light the home movie in different ways to achieve interesting visual effects. Simple table lamps with colored light bulbs add a special touch to home movies.

5

Add special visual effects in post-production with video editing software. Many retailers carry this software to manipulate home movie footage after transferring to a computer. Microsoft and Apple both offer video editing software with their operating systems.

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Visual effects add an interesting element to almost any home movie. These effects lend an air of sophistication and polish to what might otherwise be a relatively boring event. Many of the best visual effects are quite simple and inexpensive.

Instructions

1

Set up a studio area to film the footage and the visual effects. The space must be large enough to accommodate the subjects and the equipment necessary for the home movie.

2

Make a plan or script to follow during the home movie shoot for special visual effects. It's difficult to edit a home movie and insert visual effects after recording. Write down where in the home movie the effect occurs and direct accordingly.

3

Use a small or large floor fan to produce a windy visual effect. Place the fan out of camera frame and shoot footage that looks very windy when directed towards the subject.

4

Light the home movie in different ways to achieve interesting visual effects. Simple table lamps with colored light bulbs add a special touch to home movies.

5

Add special visual effects in post-production with video editing software. Many retailers carry this software to manipulate home movie footage after transferring to a computer. Microsoft and Apple both offer video editing software with their operating systems.