How do I add motion trails to a clip?

Drop the clip in, hit Process, tune length / fade / blend, export MP4.

How is this different from motion blur?

Motion blur smears the whole frame. Motion Trails only leaves the echo on the moving subject; background stays sharp.

Works for dance and performance?

Yes. Body movement throws the cleanest trails. Screen blend with a colour tint reads strongest.

Why does the tool pre-process the clip?

It maps where the movement is per frame so the trail only lands on the subject, not the background. The wait is the cost of accuracy.

Motion Trails

Motion Trails leaves ghost echoes behind the moving parts of your clip while the background stays clean. The trail length, fade, blend mode and tint are all yours to shape.

Tips

Screen blend gives bright, ethereal trails. Reads well on dancers and performers.
Echo Mode drops discrete afterimages instead of smooth trails, more stroboscopic.
A cyan or magenta tint makes the trail pop against natural footage.
Push the motion threshold so only fast movement triggers the trail. Cleans up background noise.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add motion trails to a clip?: Drop the clip in, hit Process, tune length / fade / blend, export MP4.
How is this different from motion blur?: Motion blur smears the whole frame. Motion Trails only leaves the echo on the moving subject; background stays sharp.
Works for dance and performance?: Yes. Body movement throws the cleanest trails. Screen blend with a colour tint reads strongest.
Why does the tool pre-process the clip?: It maps where the movement is per frame so the trail only lands on the subject, not the background. The wait is the cost of accuracy.

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