Visual effects
MCast VCR
Applies the vcr visual effect.
Before you start
Select the intended collection or item before changing its settings.
Where to find it
Source right-click > Filters > Add Filter.
Use it
- Select the source and open Filters.
- Choose Add Filter.
- Search for MCast VCR and add it.
- Adjust the controls below in the live preview.
- Compare with bypass enabled.
- Keep the effect only if the result suits the scene.
Controls and additional tasks
Reset returns defaults; disable bypasses without deletion. Filter order affects the picture.
Effect settings
| Setting | Use and limits |
|---|---|
| Expand Left | Add space at the left edge for effect pixels outside the source. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Expand Right | Add space at the right edge for effect pixels outside the source. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Expand Top | Add space above the source for effect pixels outside its bounds. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Expand Bottom | Add space below the source for effect pixels outside its bounds. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| vertical shift | Set vertical shift for this effect. Default: 0.4; Range: -5–5. |
| distort | Set distort for this effect. Default: 1.2; Range: 0–5. |
| vignet | Set vignet for this effect. Default: 1; Range: -5–5. |
| stripe | Set stripe for this effect. Default: 1; Range: -5–5. |
| vertical factor | Set vertical factor for this effect. Default: 1; Range: -5–5. |
| vertical height | Adjust vertical height; compare the effect in the preview or audio meter. Default: 30; Range: 0–1000. |
If something is wrong
If a required image/source is missing, select it in the corresponding file/source control. If the effect is clipped, review its expansion controls.
Stop or remove
Bypass the effect to retain settings. Select it and choose Delete to remove it.
Related pages
Visual source filters · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents