Do you edit videos? Do you like adding effects to your videos or compositions?
In this post you discover 3 great websites that offer many effects to improve the dynamics of your videos a lot. And the best thing about it is that you can download those effects for free!
Video effects are also known as VFX (meaning visual effects, that is a synonym), so whenever you see “VFX” in sites explained here, that means visual effects too.
You will also notice that the free video effects of the sites shown here are available in video formats such as MP4 and MOV. Some of them are in image formats and audio formats, such as PNG and WAV. That means you can use the free VFX files in any video editing/compositing software you want, such as VEGAS Pro or After Effects. You simply import the video effect file as a media file of your editing project and custom it from there as you like!
Let’s see where to download free video effects.
Videvo
Videvo is a great site to download free video effects to use in any project. Among other things, there you also find free motion graphics.
Motion graphics are short videos of animated graphic design, some motion graphics can be used as video effects, so make sure to check out both Videvo VFX and Videvo Motion Graphics.
You can use Videvo materials both in personal and commercial projects. However, there are rules of licensing and usage of Videvo free materials that must be followed. As there are several types of licensing for Video free media, it may not be the entire free video effects offered that you will be able to use.
So, now you will see the difference between license and usage and a summary of the rules for each Videvo License related to video effects.
The summary ahead will help you understand how to use the free effects in your videos, it is very important that you understand those concepts so that no rules are broken. You can read the complete explanation of all license rules and usage uses of Video free video effects/motion graphics and other content in Video Full Guide of License Types and Usage.
You can use Videvo materials both in personal and commercial projects. However, there are rules of licensing and usage of Videvo free materials that must be followed. As there are several types of licensing for Video free media, it may not be the entire free video effects offered that you will be able to use.
So, now you will see the difference between license and usage and a summary of the rules for each Videvo License related to video effects.
The summary ahead will help you understand how to use the free effects in your videos, it is very important that you understand those concepts so that no rules are broken. You can read the complete explanation of all license rules and usage uses of Video free video effects/motion graphics and other content in Videvo Full Guide of License Types and Usage.
Difference Between License and Usage
License: it defines what permissions you have in terms of editing the free media files offered in Videvo.
Usage: it determines whether or not you can use a free video effect/motion graphics clip for commercial purposes to promote a product. On the download page of every free media file, if the usage indicates “All projects and media”, you can use it for commercial purposes, if it indicates “Editorial Use Only”, it cannot be used for commercial purposes.
Videvo Royalty-free License
This license applies to free and premium content.
Generally speaking, with this license you can:
- Download a content and use it in several projects with no time limit
- Edit the contents the way you want
- You are not required to credit the content author
- Your final production can be posted on any platform, including web, shows, applications and games
Generally speaking, with this license you cannot:
- Use editorial content for commercial purposes
- Redistribute the content in its original form making it available for download on another website
Videvo Attribution License
This license has the same terms of use as the Videvo Royalty-free License with one difference: you must provide credit to the original author of the content. See the rules of attribution in the article How to Credit the Author written by Videvo Help.
Creative Commons License 3.0 (CC-BY)
This license is similar to the others, but with one difference: you can distribute the downloaded content elsewhere in its original, unedited form.
Generally speaking, the rules of this license are:
- You can use the content indefinitely and free of charge
- You will be able to use and publish the downloaded content on any platform including web, shows, applications and games
- You must credit the original author
- You can adapt, redistribute or share the content, but you will never be able to commercialize it
You can find more details about how to use Videvo free content in Videvo Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and in Videvo Terms and Conditions.
Videezy
Another great site to download free video effects is Videezy, a community of highly talented video editors where you can download and share your effects, cuts, backgrounds, motion graphics and any HD clip.
Videezy free content is available for personal, educational, commercial and editorial use. All content on Videezy is under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
Now you will see a summary of Videezy licenses and Terms of Use to work with Videezy content. You can read the complete explanation about Videezy licensing and usage in Videezy License & Usage Explanation written by Videezy Support.
Videezy Standard License & Usage
The free standard user will be allowed to download, edit and remix the effects videos made available by Videezy for personal, commercial, educational and editorial use with attribution from the original author.
On Videezy the free user is not allowed to license, sublicense, sell or redistribute this file or any modified version of it.
Attribution is required for this license. The user must attribute the original author in TV broadcasts mentioning Videezy.com in the final credits. For offline use, mention Videezy.com in the final copy. For Web, copy and paste the following HTML code on the page where the work appears: Free Stock Footage by <a href=”http://www.videezy.com”>Videezy.com</a>.
Videezy Community License & Usage
Files licensed under the Videezy Community License are files that have been uploaded to videzzy.com. With these files, you are allowed to Download, edit and remix for personal use with attribution that must be made on the same model as the standard license.
Videezy is not allowed to license, sublicense, sell or redistribute this file or any modified version of it.
Videezy Editorial License & Usage
“Editorial use only” content is intended for use in stories or articles about events of journalistic interest or items of public interest.
The free standard user will be allowed to download, edit and remix editorial use only in new articles, documentaries and other interesting publications
Videezy is not allowed to license, sublicense, sell or redistribute this file or any modified version of it. Editorial content may not be used in advertisements, merchandise, product packaging or any other commercial use.
Attribution is also required for this license. To attribute files marked “For editorial use only” in TV or Broadcast, mention Videezy.com in the final credits. For offline use, mention Videezy.com in the final copy. For Web, copy and paste the following HTML in the “license information” pop-up in the content download page: Free Stock Footage by <a href=”http://www.videezy.com”>Videezy.com</a>.
Creative Commons Licenses on Videezy
Some of the free content of Videezy is under different Creative Commons Licenses. Please check Videezy Explanation About Creative Commons Licenses written by Videezy Support to understand the rules of each license separately.
Also, you can find more details about how to use Videezy free content by visiting Videezy Support, by reading the article How to Use Videezy Resources for Commercial Purposes and by reading Videezy Terms of Use.
ActionVFX Free Collections
ActionVFX has a library of high-quality video effects and it was created to achieve the best results in the production of video effects with realistic features and Ultra HD resolution.
The effects created by ActionVFX have great details and a great acceptance from video editors and video producers.
ActionVFX offers paid content, but they have a special collection of free video effect packages that you can download, you can also download the individual video effects of each free package. Some of the packages are: lightning effects, portal effects and dust waves.
On the download page you will see a price tag when clicking on the “Download” button, but pay attention because it’s always at “$0.00”, meaning it’s free, so you can always click on the “$0.00” price tag to complete the free download.
Now you will see a summary of ActionVFX licenses and their rules. You can get the complete explanation by reading the ActionVFX License Agreement and by reading the ActionVFX Terms of Service.
ActionVFX Lifetime License
The license to use ActionVFX materials takes effect when you purchase or download an effect for free.
ActionVFX lifetime license applies to all paid products, as well as free products available on ActionVFX.com.
You can use the Stock Files for almost any project, in perpetuity, including feature films, broadcasting, commercial, industrial and educational video, print projects, multimedia, games and the internet, as long as the Stock Files have been incorporated to any work with substantial added value by you.
ActionVFX Single-User (Default)
A single user license is granted by default when purchasing ActionVFX products. This type of license grants 1 user the right to use the stock files sold on ActionVFX.com. The Licensee will select the type of license required during the Checkout Process on ActionVFX.com.
ActionVFX Multi-User (Volume)
This type of license is required when any member of an organization works with the Stock Files or has access to the Stock Files through shared storage spaces such as LAN, NAS, External Hard Drive or any other shared storage device.
ActionVFX Limitations of Use
Inventory files cannot be sold as stand-alone clips/stock files or included in any other stock media/product, library, model or collection for distribution or resale.
You may not make some or all of the Stock Files available on a web page or other view as a separate or reusable file for download.
If you provide Inventory Files or Derivative Works to a customer as part of your work product, the customer cannot reuse Inventory Files or Derivative Works.
More information about copyrights is available in the ActionVFX License Agreement.
Conclusion
Great! Now you know where to download free video effects for your video projects! So don’t hesitate to check out all the sites explained here and start editing right away!
You can also share your thoughts in the comments below!
