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Is possible to achieve this lens look on after effects?
Im wondering if its possible using after effect achieve this kind of look like lens, i'm doing a research and trying to figure it out, someone have a clue how ? really thank you!!
PaulMurphyCorrect answer
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Aug 12, 2025 10:34 AM UTC
You can try creating this with native tools in Premiere Pro:
- Find and import an animated radial zoom
- Example (free): Star Glow / Lens Flare (Pixabay)
- Go to Graphics and Titles > New Layer > From File and choose the radial zoom file.
- Create a circle mask
- Select the graphic and in the Properties panel, draw a circle.
- Turn off Fill, turn on Stroke.
- Turn on Shadow, set Angle and Distance to 0, then increase Size to soften edges.
- Turn on Mask with Shape to mask the radial zoom with the circle.
- Animate the circle’s position slightly so the ring of light moves with the camera.
- Adjust color, blur, and distortion
- Add the ProcAmp effect and adjust the Hue until the radial zoom turns red.
- Add Gaussian Blur to soften the image.
- Add Lens Distortion and reduce Curvature to bend and stretch the circle.
- Blend the graphic
- In Effect Controls, set Opacity > Blend Mode to Screen.
- Create additional colored rings
- Duplicate the graphic to the next track.
- In Lens Distortion, lower Curvature more to separate the rings.
- In ProcAmp, adjust the Hue to green.
- Duplicate again, lower the Curvature even more, and set the Hue to blue.
- Add your footage and final effects
- Place your footage on a track below the graphics.
- (Optional) Add Lens Distortion to the footage and reduce Curvature for a wide-angle effect.
- Add the Lens Flare effect and animate it slightly to move in sync with the graphics.
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