How to Create a VHS effect in Blender using the Render Settings + Overlays
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Want to create a realistic VHS effect in Blender? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to simulate the classic VHS aesthetic by adjusting output properties, resolution settings, and compression techniques—then finalize the look using a VHS overlay filter.
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What You’ll Learn in This Video
How to adjust output properties for a compressed VHS tape feel
Render settings for Eevee & Cycles to replicate old-school visuals
Lighting techniques to enhance the retro aesthetic
How to apply a VHS overlay filter (Download below)
Perfect for horror, found footage, analog horror, and 80s-style animations
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Why This VHS Effect Works
By combining low-resolution rendering with compression artifacts, this method authentically replicates the degraded, analog VHS look without complex compositing. Perfect for horror projects, nostalgic edits, and cinematic animations.
Timestamps for Easy Navigation
0:00 Intro – How to Create a Realistic VHS Look in Blender
0:59 VHS Compression – Adjusting Output Properties
2:17 Eevee Render Settings for Retro VHS Style
3:14 Lighting Tricks for an Authentic VHS Aesthetic
3:50 Cycles Settings (Optional for Your Scene)
5:25 Using Bevel Modifier for Realism & Detail
5:51 How to Add a VHS Overlay in Blender's Video Editor
7:44 Final Export Settings – Best Quality VHS Look
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Tags:
BlenderTutorial, BlenderVHS, VHSFilter, BlenderEffects, RetroEffect, 80sVHS, BlenderRender, VHSHorror, FoundFootage, AnalogHorror, CreepyEffects, Backrooms, BlenderEevee, BlenderCompositing, VFXBlender, LowPolyBlender, BlenderRendering