"Video effects" refer to visual alterations or enhancements applied to video footage to enhance visual quality, add creative elements, or create specific moods or atmospheres. These effects can influence various aspects of the video, such as color, brightness, contrast, sharpness, distortion, transitions, filters, and more. Video effects are commonly used in video editing to achieve professional results and make the end product visually appealing.
Typical features of software in the "Video effects" area include:
Filters and transitions: The software offers a variety of filters and transitions that can be applied to the video footage to change color tones, alter styles, or create creative effects.
Color correction and color grading: There are tools for adjusting the colors, brightness, contrast, and saturation of the video to enhance visual aesthetics or create a specific mood.
Special effects: The ability to add special visual effects such as particle effects, fire and smoke effects, light effects, or green screen techniques to enhance the video footage or create dramatic effects.
Text and graphics effects: There are features for adding text overlays, subtitles, graphics, logos, or animations to communicate information or make the video visually appealing.
Image stabilization and distortion correction: The software provides tools for correcting shakes or distortions in the video footage to enable a more stable and clearer playback.
Preview and real-time editing: The ability to see and adjust the applied effects in real-time while the video is playing to provide quick feedback and efficient editing.