The Input parameters for the Film Grain effect add a grainy texture to a video clip to simulate the imperfections present in some film footage. For more information, see Film Grain.

Level

Sets the amount of graininess.

Size

Sets the size of the individual grain elements.

Color

Film footage often contains slight color and luminance imperfections caused by the chemical processes used to transfer the negative to the film. You can think of these as very small color smears on the film. The default setting applies a balanced combination of color and luminance imperfections. Increase the color value to add more color imperfections and fewer luminance imperfections. Decrease the value to increase the luminance imperfections and decrease the color imperfections.

Field Mode

When selected, the grain pattern updates every field.

Hilite Grain

Adds grain to the brighter areas of the image.

Shadow Grain

Adds grain to the darker areas of the image.