Free Light Leak Overlays
Add a warm cinematic glow to your footage with free light leak overlays. Our collection covers golden hour light leaks, vintage film burns, colourful prism flares, and subtle lens flare effects. Simply drop the overlay onto a track above your footage in your editing software, set the blend mode to Screen or Add, and adjust the opacity to taste. Compatible with all major editing software.
Free Particle Overlays
Create magical and cinematic scenes with free particle overlays. Our particle collection includes floating dust, bokeh lights, snow, rain, sparks, embers, confetti, and atmospheric smoke particles. Each overlay uses the Screen blend mode for seamless compositing over any footage. Perfect for music videos, wedding films, fantasy content, and social media reels.
How to Use Video Overlays in Your Editing Software
Adobe Premiere Pro
Import the overlay file into Premiere Pro and place it on a video track above your footage in the timeline. In the Effects Controls panel set the blend mode to Screen for dark background overlays or Multiply for light background overlays. Adjust the opacity slider to control the intensity of the effect.
After Effects
Import the overlay file and place it as a layer above your footage in the composition. Set the layer blend mode to Screen or Add in the timeline panel. Use the opacity control to adjust the intensity. For more control add a Hue and Saturation effect to tint the overlay to match your colour grade.
Final Cut Pro
Import the overlay file and place it on a connected storyline above your primary footage. In the Video Inspector panel change the blend mode to Screen or Add. Adjust the opacity slider to control the intensity of the effect.
DaVinci Resolve
Import the overlay file into the Media Pool and place it on a video track above your footage in the timeline. Right click the clip and select Composite Mode, then choose Screen or Add. Use the opacity control in the Inspector to adjust the intensity.
CapCut
In CapCut tap Overlay and select Add Overlay. Choose your downloaded overlay file from your device storage. In the editing panel select the overlay clip and tap Blend, then choose Screen mode. Adjust the opacity slider to control the intensity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a video overlay?
A video overlay is a visual element placed on top of your footage in the editing timeline to add effects, textures, or graphics. Overlays can include light leaks, particle effects, glitch distortions, bokeh backgrounds, smoke, fire, and more. They are typically composited using blend modes like Screen or Add to blend seamlessly with the footage underneath.
What blend mode should I use for overlays?
Most video overlays with a black background use the Screen or Add blend mode which makes the black areas transparent and reveals only the bright overlay elements. Overlays with a white background use the Multiply blend mode. The correct blend mode is listed on each individual overlay download page.
Are these overlays compatible with CapCut and mobile editing apps?
Yes, most overlays on FreeVisuals are compatible with CapCut and other mobile editing apps that support blend modes. Some complex overlays may require desktop editing software for full compatibility. Compatibility is listed on each individual download page.
Can I use these overlays for commercial projects?
Yes, all free overlays on FreeVisuals are licensed for personal and commercial use including YouTube videos, client work, advertising, and social media content. Always check the individual overlay page for any specific licence conditions.
What file format are the overlays?
Most overlays are available as MP4 video files with a black background, designed for use with Screen or Add blend modes. Some overlays are available as MOV files with an alpha channel for true transparency. The file format is listed on each individual download page.
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