Adding a Halo to light sources PREMIERE CS6

[TeresofBlood]

Hi Everyone. I'm interested in creating a halo around light sources, similar to an effect in Rob Zombie's Lords of Salem. Does anyone have an idea about how to accomplish this effect? Thanks!

 

[arniepix]

The best way would be to use a highlight diffusion filter in front of the lens, like Tiffen's Pro Mist or fog filters.

In post, you can try pushing up the highlights in a luma curve. details vary depending on the software you use.

 

[Shooter]

Create a second video layer.

Over expose the lights a bit , crush the gamma and shadows...and add a blur to expand the light outward.

Now...Play with the Opacity Blend Modes. eg Screen

 

[TeresofBlood]

Thanks Shooter. Good advice. It worked pretty well. It would be tough to apply to some shots in my short film but for the 2 or 3 shots that I tried, it looked pretty good.

 

[Shooter]

There is a lot of trial and error involved when combining FX, Blends, Opacity, CC/grade and Compositing.

Its almost infinite...so good luck.