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Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios

by Ah Photography·VFX

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Why we like it

Available through Adobe Exchange, this pack earns its place for gathering film mattes, perforation elements and dust into drag-and-drop 8K files across three aspect ratios.

What is Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios?

Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios is a film-look pack for After Effects and Premiere Pro from Ah Photography, built around dirty letterbox mattes in 4x3, 2.35x1 and 16x9 aspect ratios. It also includes modular 8mm and 16mm perforation elements, all delivered as high-quality 8K files.

The pack contains four film mattes set to a Multiply blend, covering Super 8, 16mm, Anamorphic and Kodak; four perforation films set to a Screen blend for Super 8 and 16mm; and two high-resolution film dust elements. Every element is applied by drag and drop, and the listed feature set spans dirty letterboxes, 8mm, Super 8 and 16mm film, anamorphic, Kodak and Arriflex.

Beyond After Effects and Premiere Pro, the developer notes the elements work with Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop and more. Listed compatibility covers After Effects 15.0+, Premiere Pro 12.0+, Photoshop 19.0+ and Illustrator 17.0+. The current version is 1.0.0, and it is available through Adobe Exchange.

Who is Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios best for?

Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios is best for editors and motion designers adding a film-look matte, letterbox framing, or perforation and dust overlays to footage in After Effects and Premiere Pro.

How much does Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios cost?

Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Dirty letterbox mattes in 4x3, 2.35x1 and 16x9 aspect ratios
  • Four film mattes set to Multiply, covering Super 8, 16mm, Anamorphic and Kodak
  • Four Screen-mode perforation films for Super 8 and 16mm, supplied as modular 8mm and 16mm elements
  • Two high-resolution film dust elements
  • High-quality 8K files
  • Drag-and-drop application

Tags

#letterbox#film matte#film look#aspect ratio#16mm#Super 8#anamorphic#overlays

Frequently asked questions

Does Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios work with After Effects 15.0 and Premiere Pro 12.0?

Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios lists compatibility with After Effects 15.0 and later and Premiere Pro 12.0 and later, along with Photoshop 19.0+ and Illustrator 17.0+. The developer also states the elements work with Premiere, Final Cut, After Effects, DaVinci and Photoshop, and more. The elements are applied by drag and drop. For current version support and any updates, check the developer's page before adding the files to your project.

What aspect ratios does Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios include?

Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios ships with three aspect ratios: 4x3, 2.35x1 and 16x9. The pack centres on dirty letterbox mattes and also includes modular 8mm and 16mm perforation elements. Alongside the letterboxes, it bundles four film mattes set to Multiply for Super 8, 16mm, Anamorphic and Kodak, four Screen-mode perforation films for Super 8 and 16mm, and two high-resolution film dust elements, all supplied as 8K files.

Does Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios come in high resolution?

Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios is supplied as high-quality 8K files, and the two film dust elements are listed as high-resolution. The film mattes are provided at a Multiply blend and the perforation films at a Screen blend. Matte variants cover Super 8, 16mm, Anamorphic and Kodak, while the perforation films cover Super 8 and 16mm. For details on file formats and delivery, check the developer's page before downloading the pack.

Is Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios free?

Dirty Letterbox : Film Matt Aspect Ratios is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing can change, and the developer distributes the pack through their own store, so the current terms are best confirmed on the developer's page before you download and use the files. This catalog entry reflects a free listing at the time of writing rather than a guarantee of ongoing licensing. Check the Ah Photography link for the latest details on usage rights.

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