Aspect Ratio Letterboxes.
Add cinematic touch to your videos with easy-to-use aspect ratio letterboxes in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Give Your Videos a Big-Screen Look with Letterboxes
Aspect ratio letterboxes are black bars that frame your video, giving it a wider or taller look. They help create a movie-like feel or match different screen sizes. With Spotlight FX, you can easily add letterboxes to your videos in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. Choose from popular movie styles like Cinemascope or create your own custom look. Our tool makes it simple to add that professional touch to your videos without any fuss.
Frame Your Story.
Create the perfect look for any video style
Hollywood at Your Fingertips
Give your videos the big-screen treatment with our Cinemascope letterbox. This wide-screen format instantly adds a movie-like quality to your work. It's great for short films, dramatic scenes, or any content you want to look more cinematic. With just a few clicks, you can make your footage look like it belongs on the silver screen. Use it to create epic landscape shots or to focus viewers' attention on the heart of your scene.
Design Your Own Look
Want something unique? Our modular letterbox setup lets you create custom frames for your videos. Mix and match different styles, adjust sizes, or add your own colors. It's perfect for branding your content or creating a signature look for your channel. You can make vertical frames for social media stories, add gradients for a modern touch, or design split-screen effects. The possibilities are endless, and it's all easy to do with our simple tools.
Bring Back the VHS Era
Recreate the classic 4:3 VHS look with ease. Our letterbox tool lets you add that nostalgic touch to your videos in seconds. It's perfect for retro-style content, music videos with a vintage feel, or any project that needs that old-school TV vibe. Just pick the 4:3 option, apply it to your video, and watch your footage transform into a blast from the past. It's a simple way to add character and charm to your modern videos.
How to Add Letterboxes to Your Videos.
Step 1
Pick Your Letterbox Style
Open Spotlight FX and browse through our letterbox options. Double-click on the style you like to add it to your timeline.
Step 2
Adjust the Letterbox
Use the easy controls in Spotlight FX to change the size and position of your letterbox. Make it fit your video perfectly.
Step 3
Preview and Export
Check how your video looks with the letterbox. When you're happy, export your video with its new cinematic look.
See What's Inside.
Letterboxes
Frame your shots perfectly with cinematic letterbox bars.
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Aspect Ratio Letterboxes Tutorial
FAQ.
Aspect ratio letterboxes are black bars added to the top and bottom or sides of a video. They change the video's shape to match different screen sizes or create a specific look, like making your video appear more cinematic.
Letterboxes help create a movie-like feel, fit videos to different screens, or add a stylish touch. They can make your content look more professional and draw attention to the main part of your video.
16:9 is the standard widescreen format for most TVs and online videos. 2.35:1 is wider, often used in movies for a more cinematic look. It has black bars on the top and bottom, making the video appear wider and more dramatic.
In Spotlight FX, simply browse the letterbox options, double-click your chosen style, and it appears on your timeline. You can then adjust its size and position easily using the built-in controls.
Yes, Spotlight FX allows you to create custom letterboxes. You can adjust the size, color, and style to fit your specific needs, giving you full control over your video's look.
The best aspect ratio for YouTube depends on where your video will be watched. 16:9 is great for desktop viewing. For mobile, consider 9:16 for vertical videos or Shorts. Spotlight FX can help you adapt your videos to any of these formats easily.
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More than just a letterbox maker.
Frame your story with style, but don't stop there. Spotlight FX is your all-in-one toolkit for video magic. From eye-catching transitions to stunning text effects, we've got everything you need to make your videos shine. Perfect for YouTubers, filmmakers, or anyone who wants to create awesome videos. Save time, boost your creativity, and make videos that look great on any screen. Try Spotlight FX today and see how easy video editing can be!