How to Create a DREAMY GLOW EFFECT in Final Cut Pro (No Plugins)
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Want that dreamy Pro-Mist look without spending a dime? In this Final Cut Pro tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a free soft glow effect that mimics the look of expensive Black Pro-Mist filter, perfect for adding a subtle bloom to your highlights and giving your footage a more cinematic, analog feel. This technique is super easy, totally free, and works especially well on clips with strong lighting, bokeh, or bright highlights.
🎥 What You’ll Learn:
• How to isolate highlights using the Luma Key
• How to blur just the bright parts of your image with Gaussian Blur
• How to fine-tune the effect to match your color grade
• How to apply the glow to text layers for a stylized title animation
• How to save the entire effect as a custom preset you can reuse
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00:00 - What we’re emulating
00:17 - Before/After Examples
00:32 - Setting it up
00:56 - Luma Keyer
01:36 - Gaussian blur
02:04 - Adjusting the parameters
03:07 - Save yourself some time when creating this
04:01 - Another settings tweak for a stronger look
04:40 - Saving this effect for future projects
05:20 - Another idea for this effect
05:51 - Text/images behind your subject effect
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