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So here we are in Filmora. I am going to head to the "Stock Media" menu, where I can grab my footage. Go to "Pexels,” “Video,” and look for “Hypnotize,” scroll down until you find this video. I can drag it right into my timeline next to the media.
Now I have the video of this rock just moving around on top of this lady's head. So, I am going to attach my magical powers to this rock. And because it is so well distinguished from the background, the motion tracking will be really simple. So first, begin by going to the beginning of your timeline. Click the video and then do “Motion Tracking.”
Once you press that, you should see this box, double click and place it right on that rock. Readjust the box so that it fits perfectly. Now we can “Start Tracking.” Make sure that you make these adjustments at the start of your video. Once we are done, we have the tracking data on the stone. Let's hit "OK" and start the magical power.
How To Add Magic Effects to Your Videos in Filmora
What you need to prepare:
- A computer (Windows or macOS)
- Your video materials.
- Filmora video editor
Select the Footage to Apply the Effect
Head to the "Stock Media" menu to grab your footage to start the process. From the left menu, select "Pexels” and search for the desired video in the search bar. Choose the required video and drag it to the timeline panel.

Track the Movement of the Object
Head to the timeline panel and place your playhead at the start of the clip. Select the video on the timeline, and then, from the timeline toolbar, click on the "Motion Tracking" icon to get the box in the preview. Now, adjust the size of the box according to your requirements. Afterward, head to the "Video" tab, select "Basic," and hit the "Start Tracking" button. Once done, hit the "OK" button to save the changes.

Choosing the Preferred Element for the Object
Now, move toward the "Elements" tab and search for some magic elements you choose. Ensure you have selected the "Filmstock" tab from the left-side panel. Now, choose any required element from the options drag and drop it to the timeline right above the video.
If the time of your video and the magical element do not exactly match each other, you can either trim the video or simply slow down the element. You can also undergo both settings to get the best results.

Adjust the Size and Speed of the Selected Element
However, to reduce the element's speed, head to the timeline toolbar and choose the “Speed” icon. Select "Uniform Speed" from the drop-down list to open a new window that will appear on the top-left of your screen. There, adjust the “Speed” of the element by moving the slider under the “Uniform Speed” tab. Now, select the element in the preview panel, adjust its size, and place it on the object accordingly.

Enable the Motion Tracking and Attach Elements
To proceed forward, double-click the video on the timeline and go to the “Video” tab to access the “Motion Tracking” option under the “Basic” tab and enable it. After that, access the drop-down list and select the added element.

Apply Mask to Remove Unwanted Part
However, if you need to remove any unnecessary part from your element, choose the element from your timeline panel and access the “Mask” under the “Video” tab. Head on to choose the "Circle" mask and draw it around the part you need to remove. After that, set the “Blur Strength” of the element accordingly.

Set the Blending Mode as Needed
Moreover, if you want to make your element look nicely blended, move towards the "Basic" tab. Now, expand the “Compositing” section, access the “Blending Mode” drop-down list, and choose the required option. After that, press the “OK” button to save any changes you have made.

Choose the Matching Color and Customize It
If you notice that your element needs some light adjustments to make it look more realistic, you can do so by navigating the “My Media” tab. Following this, click "Sample Media" from the left panel and continue to choose "Sample Color" from the drop-down options. After choosing the color, drag and drop it onto the timeline.

Match the timeframe of the color and the element by adjusting its duration in the timeline panel. To adjust the color according to your element, click on it in the timeline panel and choose the “Mask” tab. Here, select any of the available masks and change their size accordingly. Similarly, adjust the “Blur Strength” to make it look better.

Move forward to the “Basic” tab, and under the "Compositing" section of this tab, you can change the "Blending Mode." After choosing the "Blending Mode," adjust its "Opacity" as you desire by moving the slider.

Set the Tint and Brightness of the Chosen Color
To brighten up the color effect, head over to the "Color" tab and adjust the "Brightness" under the "Tone" section. Similarly, you can also increase and decrease the color by moving the "Tint" slider under the “White Balance” section. After that, click the “OK” button to save the settings for this effect.

Add Multiple Keyframes to Track the Objects Movement
Now, to make the effect move along the object, you need to go to the "Video" tab, select the “Mask,” scroll down, and hit the "+Add" button to add keyframes along the movement of the object. You can add multiple keyframes to animate the position as per needs.

Animate the Element by Adding Keyframes
To make your effect look more realistic, double-click the color effect on the timeline panel and place your playhead at the center of the color effect. Now, enter the "Animation" tab, and under the "Customize" section, you can add video keyframes by selecting the "+Add” button. You can also set the custom “Opacity” percentage for each keyframe. Now move the playhead to the start and reduce the “Opacity” to zero.

Add Some Cinematic Effects to Your Video
Once you are done with the effect adjustments, you can add color effects to your video to make it more engaging. Click "Effects" in the menu bar and look for the “Filters & LUT” option in the left-side panel. Continue to choose the "Cinematic" option from the drop-down list and select any effect you want to add to your video. Simply drag and drop the effect onto the timeline and adjust its timeframe.

Make Some Extra Adjustments Before Saving Changes
To make more adjustments to the video, double-click the original video. Go to the "Color" tab and explore the "Advanced" option. From the left menu of the new window, you can select any effect from the "Preset ."Also, you can enter the "Adjust" section, and from the left menu, choose any of the "3D LUT" and make "Color" adjustments accordingly. At last, hit the “OK” button to save all the changes.

Learn the art of applying magical effects with Filmora. As we know, the effects have the ability to change the overall aspect of the video. This guide has explained how to create magical effects on the specific objects within your videos. It has also guided you to apply animation to those effects and make your videos stand out.
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