Anamorphic flares are iconic light streaks that add a cinematic, high-production-value aesthetic to your footage. Traditionally, these striking effects are achieved using high-end anamorphic lenses, renowned for their ability to stretch light sources horizontally, creating a distinctive visual flair. However, these lenses are often expensive and limited in availability, making them inaccessible for many indie filmmakers and small-scale productions.
New-age filmmakers have discovered a cost-effective alternative: anamorphic flare overlays. These overlays mimic the stunning light streaks produced by anamorphic lenses, allowing creators to enhance their projects without the hefty rental fees or logistics of securing professional-grade equipment. By incorporating anamorphic light streaks in post-production, filmmakers can elevate the visual quality of their work, giving it a polished, cinematic feel.
This technique is particularly popular among indie productions seeking to save on costs while still achieving a professional look. The overlays are versatile, easy to use, and can seamlessly blend with various lighting scenarios to create the desired effect. With access to free anamorphic lens flare overlays, like those offered on our website, filmmakers can bring their vision to life without compromise. Transform your project into a masterpiece with the magic of anamorphic flares, all while staying within budget.

How anamorphic lens flares are formed – Diagram
How to use in Premiere Pro
1) Import the lens flare .mov into the project.
2) Place your lens flare video file on top of your video.
3) Click on “Effects Control” tab. Under opacity section select blending mode to “Screen”
4) You can further refine the flare intensity by adding a lumetri panel to lens flare file and playing around with highlights and shadows.
Note: Colorist Factory lens flare can be applied similarly in other video editing and compositing software.
Video Tutorial
Here’s the step-by-step video tutorial on how to use Colorist Factory’s Digital Remaster 4K Anamorphic Lens Flares! Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more tips and tricks on color grading.

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sad i cant download it. good lens flare tho
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Social like doesn’t work for me. Can you give me a direct download link to anamorphic lens flares?
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But I can’t download it.
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Seems like it only works for Windows version of Premiere Pro. Gave me an unsupported file compression error.
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