If you’re a fan of A$AP Rocky, you may have seen his music video for “Yamborgini High,” which features the datamosh effect pretty heavily:Īs you can see in the video, datamoshing is a process of purposely corrupting footage to make the pixels act strangely. Whether you are a DJ trying to make content to play during your sets or a music video creator looking for weird ways to match footage to your artist’s M.O., here are four ways to blend footage creatively. So in researching how to recreate these effects, I found that they are perfect for pairing different shots and smashing them into one - as well as creating off-the-wall transitions that are sure to keep your audience stimulated. For some reason, watching normal footage that’s been cranked into a visual spectacle is oddly hypnotic, and it’s hard to turn away from. Looking for ways to crank up your footage? Here are four ways to use blending to turn normal shots into visual spectacles.Īs a fan of Adult Swim’s Off The Air content and regular attendant of EDM festivals, I’ve always been a fan of colorful visuals and eclectic imagery.