What Is Dust & Scratch Overlays
Vintage dust/scratch film overlays that can feel overbearing or misplaced.
How to Spot Dust & Scratch Overlays
- Dense clusters of white streaks or specks in motion.
- Distracting when used on modern, clean scenes.
Causes of Dust & Scratch Overlays
- Applying 4K dust packs at 100% opacity.
- No variation in overlay timing or scale.
Fixes for Dust & Scratch Overlays
- Stagger multiple dust clips at different speeds and opacities.
- Crop or mask off overlays from faces or main subjects.
- Use lower-density overlays (<15% opacity) and randomize start times.
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