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Light Leak

Colorful warm light leaks from edges/corners

Light Leak effect example

What It Does

Creates warm, colorful light leaks that simulate light entering through gaps in the camera body. More diffuse and colorful than film burn.

How It Affects Your Image

  • Adds warm, colorful light spills from edges
  • Creates a dreamy, vintage atmosphere
  • Each corner and edge can be controlled independently
  • Color can be customized across the full spectrum

Parameters

Top Left/Right

0-100%

How far leak extends from top corners

Bottom Left/Right

0-100%

How far leak extends from bottom corners

Top/Bottom Edge

0-100%

How far leak extends from horizontal edges

Left/Right Edge

0-100%

How far leak extends from vertical edges

Color

0-100%

Light leak hue (full color spectrum)

Pro Tip

Light leaks were common in well-used cameras. The warm red-orange default color is most authentic.

Best For

Vintage aesthetics
Dreamy photography
Warm atmospheres

Coming Soon to iOS

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