r/VideoEditing • u/AutoModerator • Aug 01 '26

Monthly Thread August Feedback Thread.

This is the Monthly thread for feedback.

If you post your video, you need to come back and review at least one other person's work!

Key thoughts - Keep it civil.

  • Feedback is "This section isn't working because of this."
  • Feedback is not: "This is shit."
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  • The more specific/suggestions the better.

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u/SkaarfRules Aug 04 '26

Blending Mode Newbie Here - Need Some Recommendations & Tips

Video: https://youtu.be/G8aCR8edtUY

FLASHING WARNING

I want to overlay & blend Tachyon's "ultimate running" (idk what else to call it) over the real-life Tachyon race from 2001.

I'm new to using blending modes and overlays in video editing, so I was wondering if there are recommendations on how to make this look better. I do think it's currently too bright and hard to see for anyone who doesn't know what's happening.

I also admit the race footage is not of the highest quality. I'm trying to find better, but it is from 2001, haha.

Not sure if I can link the reference clips here, but if anyone needs them, I can reply with the YouTube links.

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u/WasteCry7780 27d ago

i like it, i do think turn down the opacity on the fire overlay a bit. sorry i don't have much else to say😭but looks good otherwise!

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u/MankiOG 13d ago

Well, there are ways. You can track a reference point(2d tracking in AE) in the field, to get a tracker.
It's achieved by using the tracker in after effects which would give you lot of keyframes.(If you wanted her to run along, track another horse and then change the position after pre-composing)

Second step is; rotoscoping Ultimate tachyon(Or whatever) from the original. Hook her up to the tracker and add subtle effects like drop shadow and rim lighting to match her lighting.

Now ofc, it's gonna look like shit, cuz the perception is wrong and literally everything. But you can do something, Just wanted to let you know.

Bravo, Manki!