My Favorite Effects in After Effects: Retro Effects @MotionScience

Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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In this video, I'll show you my five favorite retro effects in Adobe #aftereffects. These are all great for giving your videos that classic 80s or 90s look.

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My Favorite Effects in After Effects: Retro Effects

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$How to Create a Vintage TV Intro with Glitch Effects in After Effects | Motion Design Tutorial Create a TV-Style Title Sequence with Analog Glitch Effects | After Effects Tutorial In this tutorial, Cameron from Motion Science takes you through the steps of creating a cinematic TV intro inspired by The Girl on the Milk Carton title sequence. Learn how to blend analog textures with digital elements to produce a gritty, nostalgic style. From VHS static and fractal noise to glitch layers and stylized finishing effects, Cameron covers it all in After Effects. Perfect for motion designers who want to add a striking, cinematic look to their work. 🔹 Join the Motion Science Membership: Unlock hundreds of projects, project files, and access a community dedicated to creating unique, cinematic motion design. Check it out at motions.tv/mastery 📌 Key Takeaways: Texture & Atmosphere: Use VHS static, fractal noise, and tent effects to create a subtle textured background. Displacement Mapping: Add depth to layers with displacement maps, creating dynamic, glitchy movement. Finishing Effects: Polish with Venetian blinds, VR glitches, and color grading for a CRT-inspired look. 0:00 Introduction to the TV-Style Intro 0:15 Setting Up the Base VHS Layer 1:08 Adding Fractal Noise with Evolution Keyframes 2:00 Applying Tent, Gaussian Blur, and Displacement Map 3:10 Stylizing the Text Layer with Displacement and Blur 5:00 Using Fractal Noise with Track Matte for Texture 6:12 Enhancing with a Glitch Texture Layer 7:05 Creating Analog Noise with Multiple Layers 8:10 Building the Transition and Glow Effect 9:55 Adding Finishing Effects: Venetian Blinds and Grid 11:30 Using VR Digital Glitch and Optics Compensation 13:10 Color Grading with Lumetri Color and Curves 14:20 Finalizing with Noise and Reviewing the Result 15:00 Wrap Up and Motion Science Membership Invitation$

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