Lens Flare

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In plain words

Strong light hits the lens and creates streaks and circles of light, for a warm or sci-fi mood.

When to use it

Backlit people, headlights, a brand ending shot.

One-click prompt

Lens flare as the sun peeks from behind a girl on a swing in an open meadow, warm golden streaks and soft rings across the frame, she swings slowly toward the lens, locked-off camera, 50mm lens, dreamy nostalgic mood, 5-second shot.

Tell the AI like this

lens flare as the sun peeks from behind her, warm streaks

Recommended for scenes like these

Techniques that pair well

Example videos

Star Trek - Trailer — Real: J.J. Abrams' signature blue streak lens flares cut across the frame throughout the trailer.
We’ve hit peak lens flare. Here’s how it started. — Explainer: Explains with scene examples how lens flares form and how they became a trend in movies.
AI Focus & Lens: 5 Techniques Explained and Built — AI: From 1:50, it shows a lens flare made as AI video, with the prompt.

See it in real films and ads

Wikipedia — Lens flare

AI-made examples

Veo prompt guide

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