Adding Light Leaks in Videos
Want your videos to look cinematic, dreamy, or vintage? ✨ Light leaks are your go-to tool in CapCut! They add soft, glowing flares that instantly make your edit feel professional and emotional — perfect for reels, vlogs, and TikToks.
Here's how to use them like a pro. 👇
🎞️ Step 1: Import Your Clip
Before anything, open CapCut and start a new project:
🛠️ Tap New Project → Select your video
🎬 Trim or arrange clips if needed
✅ Keep your subject in center for best results with overlays.
🔦 Step 2: Add a Light Leak Overlay
Now it's time to layer that cinematic glow.
- Tap Overlay → Add Overlay
- Choose a light leak video (MP4/transparent clip)
- Resize it to cover your full screen
💡 Tip: Search for free light leak clips online or extract them from old footage.
🎨 Step 3: Set Blend Mode to "Screen"
The magic happens here:
- Tap the overlay
- Go to Blend or Splice
- Select "Screen" or "Overlay"
🎯 This removes black background and lets the light leak shine through your original footage.
🎛️ Step 4: Customize the Feel
Make your light leaks look natural, not overdone.
- 🕹️ Adjust opacity to soften the flare
- 🌀 Add animation (fade in/out) for smooth entry
- ⏱️ Use Speed tool if leak feels too fast or slow
🔥 Pro Hack: Match light leaks to beats of your music for pro-level rhythm sync.
💾 Step 5: Export in High Quality
Done editing? Time to save:
Tap Export
Choose 1080p or 4K
Set FPS to 60 for smooth motion
🎉 Boom! Your light leak video is ready to post.
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