Everything you need to know about Light Leak
Light Leak simulates the beautiful imperfections of analog film photography – those warm, glowing light bleeds caused by light seeping into the camera body. Add authentic retro character, dreamy sun flares, or colorful prismatic effects to give your images a nostalgic, cinematic feel.
Presets
- Film Burn
Classic orange-red light leak from the corner, mimicking overexposed film edges. - Rainbow Prism
Colorful spectral bands like light passing through a prism or crystal. - Anamorphic Streak
Horizontal cyan-to-orange streak simulating anamorphic lens flares from cinema cameras. - Warm Sunburst
Radial golden rays emanating from a corner, like direct sunlight hitting the lens. - Cool Blue Leak
Soft blue glow from the edge, creating a cool, ethereal atmosphere. - Vintage Red
Deep red burn from the corner, reminiscent of aged or damaged film stock. - Dual Color
Pink and blue leaks from opposite sides for a stylized, contemporary look. - Film Edge
Warm orange glow along the top and bottom edges, simulating light leaking past the film gate.
Parameters
- Intensity
Controls the brightness and visibility of the light leak effect. Low values (10–30%) add subtle warmth. High values (60–100%) create dramatic, saturated flares. - Rotation
Rotates the entire light leak pattern around the image center (0°–360°). Use this to position the leak where it looks most natural or intentional. - Scale
Adjusts the size of the light leak effect. Values below 100% create tighter, more concentrated leaks. Values above 100% spread the effect wider across the image.
Randomize Button
Click "🎲 Randomize Pattern" to generate a new random variation of the selected preset. Each click creates unique noise patterns and subtle variations, so you can find the perfect organic look.
Tips
- Use Film Burn or Warm Sunburst for authentic vintage photography vibes
- Anamorphic Streak works great for cinematic, movie-poster looks
- Combine with Film Grain and Color LUT for complete analog film simulation
- Rotate the leak to align with natural light sources in your image