Companies giving away FREE filmmaking assets

Originally published September 1, 2013 and updated November 26, 2019.

An easy way to make your project look more ‘cinematic’ is to overlay film grain, light leaks or other film-specific attributes. They can be used to emulate film stock, create transitions or for experimental and aggressive looks. There are many expensive options you can buy to achieve these looks…but for the low budget filmmaker FREE is a fabulous price!

I’ve compiled assets from 8 companies that graciously offer their HD video files at no cost whatsoever. Even though they are free…they are high quality and when applied properly…create a convincing and authentic effect.  Enjoy!

 

1. Projector Films – 23 Light Leaks and Lens Flares (1920×1080 ProRes)

2. Creative Dojo – 16 Light Leaks (1920×1080 JPEG MOVs)

3. Vegasaur – 20 Light Leaks (1920×1080 h.264 .MOVs)

4. VFX Footage – 47 Light Leaks/Film Burns/Smoke/Ink (1920×1080 .MOVs)

5. Vegasaur Particulas – 5 Real Dust Particle Effects (1280×720 ProRes)

6. Holy Grain – 35mm Film Grain with dirt (1920×1080 .MOV)

7. Gorilla Grain – One 35mm Grain and 3 Real Film Burns (1920×1080 .MOVs)

8. Vegasaur Film Grain – Real 35mm Film Grain (1280×720 h.264 .MOV)

 

Subtle to ridiculous usage for your enjoyment!

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Originally published September 1, 2013 and updated November 26, 2019.

Until next time…


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