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I'm building a video editor: any need for a random glitch effects generator?

by photawe on 9/1/20, 3:32 PM with 0 comments

Hi Hackers!

I'm building a video editor for beginner youtubers, focused on insane speed of editing, and insane simplicity.

A recent user asked me to add glitch effects. I've had this idea for a while, but I know it's kinda' hard to implement.

So, without further ado: would you be interested in a random glitch generator?

My idea is this: I'll have a wizard, and guide you on each step, towards the glitch effect you want (which will be random).

Step 1: generate several glitch effects, with different rectangles where the glitch happens. You will select the ones that best match your scenario

Step 2: generate different types of glitches - blur, directional blur, chromatic aberration, etc.

Step 3: generate glitch effects in different locations of the screen (top-left/top-right/../center/etc)

Step 4: generate different numbers of glitch rectangles (small number to large number).

You, at each step, could select one effect, and click "Give me more" - which would generate more similar glitch effects, and move to the next step.

This is work in progress (more like, an idea in progress :)), so your input is appreciated!