Dust & Scratch Overlays

derek yancey

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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