Film overlays
Transform digital footage into classic film with authentic 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm overlays in After Effects. Perfect for documentaries, music videos, and content that needs that timeless film look.
Film overlays
for After Effects
Using Premiere Pro? Check out the Premiere Pro version of film overlays
Film Overlays Included
for After Effects
Adaptive Resolution
16:9, 9:16, 2.35:1 and more
Plugins Included
After Effects, Premiere Pro
Commercial License
Included
Items Included
with Spotlight FX
Imagine,
what you can create
Creating genuine film looks shouldn't require scanning real footage. Our film overlay plugin brings authentic film borders, mattes, and grain right into After Effects. Built for video editors who want true film aesthetics without the analog workflow. Each overlay captures real film characteristics, just double-click to add instant cinema magic.
1. Find the visual you like
Browse our growing library of items and pick one that fits your project.
2. Adjust to fit your style
Use our built-in effects panel to change the visuals with ease.
3. See the final result
Preview your changes instantly and export whenever you’re ready.
See what's inside
From classic 8mm borders to professional 35mm mattes.
Film - 8mm
Film - 16mm
Film - 35mm
Film - 16mm Full
Film - Super 8mm
Film - Strip
Film - 16mm Tiled
Film - Classic Film
Kodak - One Third
Kodak - Thirds Classic
Kodak - Thirds Detailed
Kodak - Horizontal Details
See in action
Watch Digital Transform Into Classic Film
Complete
editor's toolkit
Spotlight is an all-in-one creative toolkit designed to speed up content creation. It includes ready-made assets, tools, and templates that help you produce professional videos and graphics with less effort.
Easy Customization
Customize fonts, colors, and layouts in a few clicks. Our built-in controls allow you to make quick changes to any asset, ensuring your final result matches your style or brand.
Handy Tools for Editors
Simplify editing tasks with quick tools like global renamer, anchor point mover, and more. These small scripts reduce manual steps so you can focus on creating better content in less time.
Responsive Resolutions
All assets adapt to different screen sizes without extra work.
Instant Results
Download assets directly to your timeline. No more manual work.
Always Up To Date
Get new features and updates automatically, with no extra steps.
Multiple Devices
Use Spotlight FX across desktops with a single account.
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Access a growing library of premium assets for any project.
Commercial License
All items include commercial rights, letting you use them freely.
Ready for film magic?
Start creating authentic film looks in After Effects today. Join creators who trust Spotlight FX for professional film aesthetics.
As someone who creates weekly content, Spotlight FX has been a lifesaver. The animations look great, and I don’t need extra software—everything works right in Premiere Pro.
James P.
YouTuber
Spotlight FX saves me so much time. I can quickly drop effects into my projects without worrying about tweaking endlessly. It’s become a must-have in my workflow.
Anna N.
Freelance Video Editor
I’m not a professional editor, but Spotlight FX helps me create ads and promo videos for my clients that look clean and professional. It's easy to learn and really reliable.
Sophie K.
Digital Marketer
Great tools,
even better price
One-time payment
Access to all assets
Premium Apps & Widgets
Realtime sync & updates
Discord community
Unlimited commercial license
Frequently Asked Questions
Spotlight FX is an Adobe plugin for Premiere Pro and After Effects. It helps video editors create professional videos quickly with tools like transitions, text, overlays, and more. You can download and customize visuals directly in your timeline.
All plans include full access to Spotlight FX - library of video assets with more than 2300+ fully customizable transitions, effects, elements, collections and workflow tools, ready to be downloaded directly to your timeline. You’ll also get updates, new content, and plugins for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
With monthly or yearly subscriptions, you get access while your plan is active. The Pay Once plan gives you permanent access to our entire library forever - everything we have right now is yours to keep. You'll also get all new items we add for the first year. After that, you can continue using your entire library forever, and if you want newly added items, you can get them for $49/year.
Yes, you can cancel monthly or yearly plans anytime. Your access will continue until the end of the billing period.
You keep all assets downloaded during your subscription forever. However, you'll lose access to downloading new items added after your subscription ends.
The "Pay Once" plan gives you lifetime access to Spotlight FX and all items available at the time of purchase. You'll always receive item updates and plugin improvements. New items added to our library are included for your first year. After that, you can optionally renew access to new items for $49/year while keeping everything you already have.
Yes, "Pay Once" users get all items in Spotlight FX at the time of purchase plus one year of new items as well. Regardless of the items, you will always get the latest plugin updates and improvements.
Spotlight FX was created by Tom Balev and Denis Stefanides. They’ve developed several Adobe products before and focus on building tools based on user feedback.
Ben S.
VFX Artist
Finally i can move from set to studio and everything is ready to use, without me copy pasting everything on my drive or whatever... highly recommend if you trully want to save some time.
Mark R.
Video Editor
I use Spotlight FX almost daily now. It’s not a magic button, but it does speed things up a lot. Some effects need small tweaks to fit my style, but that’s expected. It’s great for quick edits when clients need something done fast without too much hassle
James T.
Youtuber
I wasn’t sure if I really needed this, but after using it for a few weeks, I don’t want to go back. The effects look polished, and applying them is way faster than building them from scratch. I wish, sometimes there were even more customization options, but overall, it’s solid.
Laura V.
VFX Artist
I usually build effects from scratch, but Spotlight FX has surprised me with how much time it saves. I still have creative control but can finish projects much faster.
Alex W.
Social Media Creator
The best thing about Spotlight FX is how quickly I can get an edit looking good. I don’t always use the effects straight out of the box, but they give me a strong starting point. I still do manual tweaks, but it’s way faster than doing everything from scratch.
David G.
Event Videographer
Spotlight FX makes my event highlight reels look polished without extra effort. It’s perfect for tight deadlines when I still want everything to look professional.
Linda M.
Wedding Videographer
I was nervous about trying new plugins, but Spotlight FX is so easy to use. It helps me add beautiful touches to my videos without needing any special skills.
James P.
YouTuber
As someone who creates weekly content, Spotlight FX has been a lifesaver. The animations look great, and I don’t need extra software—everything works right in Premiere Pro.
Olivia R.
Motion Designer
I wasn’t sure if it would fit into my workflow, but I actually really like it. The effects look clean and professional + i don't have to manually download every script from the internet, they are bundled here together.
David P.
Filmmaker
It’s a huge time-saver when working on tight deadlines. Not every effect works for every project, but there’s enough variety to make it worth it. I still tweak some settings to match my style, but it’s nice to start with something instead of a blank timeline.
Lucas M.
Event Videographer
It’s a practical tool for anyone who edits regularly. I like that I can drag and drop effects without overcomplicating things. Some effects are more useful than others, but for fast turnarounds, this is a no-brainer. I use it way more than I expected.
Jessica R.
Corporate Video Editor
This is one of those tools you don’t realize you need until you try it. It’s not going to replace everything, but it makes editing smoother, especially for routine projects.
Ryan T.
Filmmaker
I’ve been editing for years, and Spotlight FX fills the gap between quality and speed. The assets are well-organized, and it’s refreshing to find tools that are so practical.
Anna N.
Freelance Video Editor
Spotlight FX saves me so much time. I can quickly drop effects into my projects without worrying about tweaking endlessly. It’s become a must-have in my workflow.
Sophie K.
Digital Marketer
I’m not a professional editor, but Spotlight FX helps me create ads and promo videos for my clients that look clean and professional. It's easy to learn and really reliable.
Carlos R.
Social Media Creator
I use Spotlight FX for my TikTok and Instagram videos, and the results are amazing. It’s fast, simple, and adds a professional touch that keeps my content looking fresh.
Sarah K.
Content Creator
I like how easy it is to use. I was worried it might feel too generic, but there are enough options to make it work for different projects. Some effects feel more polished than others, but for quick, professional-looking edits, it’s a great tool to have.
Emily C.
Motion Graphics Designer
Even as a designer, I appreciate how intuitive Spotlight FX is. It speeds up the process when I need quick assets or effects for client projects. Highly recommend it.
Technical Specifications
After Effects
Requirements
macOS or Windows,
Adobe After Effects - 2023, 2024, 2025
Our free plugin Spotlight FX
How it works
Items are placed to your sequence as native After Effects compositions. So you can go inside and change things completely.
Premiere Pro
Requirements
macOS or Windows,
Adobe Premiere Pro - 2023, 2024, 2025
Our free plugin Spotlight FX
How it works
Items are placed to your sequence as native After Effects compositions. So you can go inside and change things completely.
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