Video Effects Software

[Erevos]

Hello,

I need a software that can create visual effects on video. I don't need the usual effects like scene transition filters or crop image etc. I need to be able to completely transform the image or part of the image, something like photoshop filters for pictures.

Althow I preffer something not very expencive, any suggestion would be appreciated.

Thanks,

[Safesurfer]

Have a look at Wax http://www.debugmode.com/wax/ - it's free! You can use it as a standalone, or plugin with Vegas, Premiere, and Editstudio editors.

[housepig]

well, Premiere can use Photoshop filters on video footage...

[VideoTechMan]

After Effects would be the perfect job for that task, though it does have a heavier price tag and learning curve, but when mastered theres not much you cant do.

VTM

[BodaZoffa]

Particleillusion 3 or Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator, also.

[BJ_M]

shake with Sapphire , digital fusion 4 , fire/smoke/flint/flame , combustion , Boris red, AE , Houdini ........ several others ..


how much you want to spend -- the above list starts at 1000$ (AE) and goes to 200k

:P

[Garibaldi]

You can always go with moviemaker if you have xp. If you don't like the ones that come with it I think you can download others.

[thecoalman]

How about Cool 3-D Production, here's a sample. It's a still image placed on a square which has then been warped, this warping is animated. You can add your video as a background and do the affects over the top. Little over $100

[Erevos]

Thank you all for your suggestions. I think I 'll first try wax (which is free!) and then I 'll download the trial version of After Effects to test it.

[mgh]

Wax is beautiful-(thank you Madame Tussaud)!!
Nice software-a bit steep learning curve but manageable by members here.
Thanx Safesurfer for bringing it to our notice.