How to Use Neon Glow Effects in CapCut
This A-to-Z tutorial guides you through applying futuristic neon outlines and glowing text to give your videos a vibrant, high-energy look.
Why Use Neon Effects?
The neon glow effect is a visually striking style that can instantly add a futuristic or retro-80s feel to your videos. It's an incredibly popular technique for music videos, social media trends, and any content that needs a vibrant, eye-catching aesthetic.
Creates a Futuristic Vibe
Neon effects are perfect for tech-focused, cyberpunk, or sci-fi-themed videos, giving them a modern, high-tech feel.
Highlights Key Elements
Use a bright neon outline to draw the viewer's attention to a specific person, object, or piece of text.
Enhances Music Videos
Neon glow is a staple in music videos, especially for genres like electronic, pop, and synthwave, adding a dynamic visual energy.
Boosts Social Media Engagement
The bright, eye-catching nature of neon effects is perfect for stopping the scroll on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.
How to Add Neon Effects in CapCut
Follow these four steps to apply and customize neon glow effects in your project.
Go to Video Effects > Body Effects
Unlike other effects, the best neon outlines are found under 'Body Effects'. Select your clip, tap 'Effects', then 'Body Effects'. This uses AI to track the effect to a person.
Find the 'Glowing Lines' Category
Within Body Effects, look for a category named 'Glowing Lines', 'Strokes', or 'Neon'. Here you'll find a variety of AI-powered neon outlines that automatically track to the people in your video.
Apply and Adjust the Neon Effect
Tap an effect like 'Neon Outline' to apply it. You can then select the effect layer on your timeline and tap 'Adjust' to change the color, intensity, and speed of the glow.
Add Neon Effects to Text
For glowing text, add a text layer and go to 'Style' > 'Glow'. Here you can choose a color and adjust the intensity and range to create a beautiful neon sign effect for your titles.
Pro Tips for Amazing Neon Effects
Manually Animate with Keyframes
Combine with a Dark Filter
Sync Glow Pulses to Music
Frequently Asked Questions
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