Ink Transition — Copy 1 (3)

This ink transition is a pre-rendered MP4 clip designed to sit between two shots and create an organic ink bleed or paint smear effect. Because it is delivered as a standard video file, it works in almost any editor without plugins, and you can scale, rotate or retime it to match the pace of your cut. The effect is best used on a layer above your footage with a Screen, Add or Lighten blend mode, or keyed with a luma matte if you need the black areas removed. It suits music videos, title sequences, fashion edits and any project that needs a hand-made, grunge or artistic feel rather than a clean digital wipe. At 3.3 MB the file is light enough to preview quickly and easy to store with the rest of your transition library. For the smoothest result, place the transition so its midpoint lands on the cut and trim the handles to control how fast the ink spreads.

How to use this resource

Import the MP4 into your editor and place it on a track above your two clips, centred on the cut. Set the blend mode to Screen or Add, or apply a luma key to remove the black background. Trim the clip and adjust its speed to control how quickly the ink spreads.