Collection · 23 plates · free

Film scratches overlays

Real film gets scratched along its length as it runs through cameras and projectors. That is why most scratches on old footage are vertical lines, sometimes jumping left and right from frame to frame.

Use a light scratch plate for a subtle vintage feel, or a heavy damage plate when the image should look found, old and worn.

Blend mode Screen (white scratches on black) · opacity 40–100%. For dark scratches, use the plates on white with Multiply.

See every plate in the full dust scratches collection.

All plates are free for personal and commercial use, no sign-up. See the license and the blend modes guide.

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