Thinking of Adding Some Cool Special Effects To Videos? Here is what you should know…

I have been searching for special effects and where to find them. I was delighted that there special effects sets and packs which provide you with beautifully designed, thematic digital content to make your videos, photos, slideshows, game recordings, YouTube videos, highly relevant, seem interactive and interesting. It did take me some time to decipher what all I would get in a pack that seems relatively affordable. These work with several Movavi software programs which is essential to creating fantastic videos.

  1. Effects Sets: These are several packs with similar themes clubbed together with each theme neatly arranged. These sets may contain several packs. Theme for each set is similar giving you more options to mix and match your content when it comes to backgrounds, stickers, transitions, etc.
  2. Effects Packs: Now, if you are about to give it a try it makes no sense in investing more money in a set. A pack will contain several topics, sticks, transitions, intros, outros, backgrounds, etc. Less money does not mean less content, it does limit your choice in several different packs. A single pack is alright for an individual but for a web designer, it could be limited.
  3. Themes: When it comes to themes, you have to know it should be relevant. Each pack is named on a theme and thankfully is named so to help you come at a quick conclusion. However, if you want a variation, you can simply select packs through the effect sets, there are numerous similar themes on display. Effects themes give relevant content to set the tone and guide thinking and mental makeup of the visitor through the way you want. These professionally created content are visually eye catching and easy to read.

Now what is contained in each pack, depends on the subject of the pack, some offer extensive designs and are commoner, whereas the premium subjects however, will have curtailed content. Here is what you will find in most of the packs:

  1. Titles: Now is there any question you think you should ask a visitor to extract a reaction and make them stay for more time and try out your video? This is where the titles will become highly effective. You can insert these at the perfect time in your videos, presentations or slideshows to make these non-monotonous and exciting. A title will have a statement, question or simply some phrases, tag words, etc. These when used relevantly will help you get your point across to your audience in a much effective manner.
  2. Transitions: A very important feature every video maker should have, in course of telling a story, often you are going to jump time or shift narrative or shift to another aspect of the topic. In order to make a relevant video there will be a time lapse on screen, what better to insert in there than a transition. It would be ‘some time later’ where the screen changes with the transition to keep video smooth. Transitions too are created relevant to the pack in terms of color co-ordination, tone and smoothness. There are more than one transitions, so choose darker or lighter depending on mood of the video or the presentation.
  3. Stickers: Check out a video or presentation for award ceremony, there will be a trophy, cups, golden confetti, etc. to denote that there is an award ceremony, these stickers can be displayed throughout your video or presentation on the background or be introduced along with content during relevant time. Stickers are picture representations of the theme and there can be as many as 7-10 of these in each pack.
  4. Background: In order for a video or presentation to come together, you will always need relevance throughout, a consistent background will help make your transitions, titles, stickers, etc. all become a part of video and bring it together for the audience. There are more than one backgrounds provided in each pack. So take your pick or keep changing them after each transition, it would be your creativity and choice.
  5. Frames: When you have been putting so much effort in creating a stunning video, will you not want to give it a nice bold frame, where all your magic is happening? Frames are ultimate in adding color and giving your video or presentation a character. Frames are not provided for each pack, only those where frames are necessary will have them.
  6. Intro & Outro videos: Are you personally going to interact with your audience? If yes, intro and outro videos play a crucial role. As the name suggests, intro video will provide introduction of you or of the subject. This could be in a written format and spoken too, if you want to make it more impactful. Intro videos are a must when you are telling audience about the topic and what they could be gaining out of it. Outro video can make or break the impression your video made. It is important to make sure the visitor does not forget you, you will need it to promote your channel not only on current one but other places where you are posting your content. This helps in increasing your follower base and work as subtle advertisement.

Instead of static pictures, you will find animations and animated GIF where audience engages deeply and faster. So with these effects, here is wishing you all a great video making time.