Have a question about: Monthly thread "What software should I use?" Monthly thread for "What hardware should I use?" Monthly Feedback on your edit with the caveat that you need to comment on someone else's thread. If you are satisfied with the VHS effect, tap the Produce button at the top right corner of your screen, and save the video to your device or share it to Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube with PowerDirector's social media sharing feature.This reddit is to ask basic and intermediate questions about editing, primarily for home and personal use. You can preview the effect by tapping the Play icon. Tap on the overlay clip to open the white handles and drag them to match your video's length. To add the effect, tap on its thumbnail to highlight it, then tap the + icon to add it to your overlay track on the editing timeline below your main video track. You can choose from several VHS effects, including a VHS glitch. Tap on Retro VHS, which is the third option from the left. To access it, tap on Overlay at the bottom of the menu.Īfter tapping Overlay, you will see the various effect categories at the top. The VHS Retro effect is just one type you can apply to your videos. Overlays are clips that show over your main video. The Layers icon looks like two squares, one on top of the other.Ĭategories will appear on the left and will include Title, Video, Photo, Sticker, and Overlay. Now, click on the Layers icon to the left of your screen. A white frame with handles will appear around the track. Start by tapping on the video track in the timeline. Once the video you want to edit is on the editing timeline, you can add the VHS Retro effect. To import a video, you have to tap once on the thumbnail to highlight it, then tap on the + icon to add it to the video track of your editing timeline. You also have the option to use stock footage from Shutterstock. You can import a file from your Google Drive, local storage, or social media. Here, you need to select the file you want to overlay with the VHS retro effect. Import VideoĪfter entering your project information, a media menu will open. You'll need to enter project details including your project name and aspect ratio. After downloading PowerDirector, launch it on your device, and tap on New Project.