How to make Analog Video Glitches | Circuit Bending

Looking to make unique analog "glitch" textures for your next video? Circuit bending is just one of many ways to do that - and the results are incredibly unique.

This method is all about giving you options to refine the finished product - it's not as simple as just downloading an overlay or plugin, but you have infinite possibilities to customize. You can definitely build one of these Video Synths yourself, but for me a pre-built solution was great. This builds on the generic category of VHS effects and takes it to the next level - though you can definitely combine VHS elements with circuit bending, or use circuit bent elements to transition VHS tape footage. This method also allows you to use a CRT TV for an additional layer of organic texture.

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[BigPauper]

Your CRT has digital noise reduction on, that is why it is dropping out to blue. Dig in the menu to turn that @#$ off.. no more blue screen. Use a universal remote if it does not have a menu button. You are probably only getting a 1/3 of what that device can do.

[YOVOZOL]

y'all, analog video glitches are a big rabbit hole, and its very underground. it takes a certain kind of personality to be willing to experiment with this kind of discontinued equipment from ebay and try things by yourself. this world isn't like premiere pro where you can look up a tutorial for how to pull off a certain effect, but i admire you making trying to make this kind of video. it's a start.

[SunLevi]

Awesome, thanks for the vid. Plugins etc are great but, it just doesn't look "right".

[tracelistener]

One of the best tutorials on any subject that I've watched on youtube. Quick, to the point, creative, and inspiring.

[cheesewave]

This is good video that contains useful information and it should be watched

[TheVampireCabin]

Don't take this the wrong way because I don't mean for it to come across as offensive or anything but when I saw the preview of this video when I hovered my mouse over it I thought that you were Roomie, the big music youtuber.

[nixdahouse]

it's there a posibility to show noize video enhancer schematics? i want to build one myself diy

[joshuatorres]

Can you make a video on how you set up your synch on a crt? I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong

[FlimmerBob]

you can also key out the blue in the end :)

[generalacc]

Super inspirational! Apart from statikstramentz and, of course, lzx vidiot, do you know any other pedal-like options?. I mean, i don't want to dive into modular/eurorack world. Just some pedals you can take with you.

[masontromero]

Hey! So you briefly mentioned getting your video onto a VHS tape. Do you have any information on how to do that??

[nitramsk]

This will help with the videos I already record to tape

[timepunishment]

Thanks for the tip on the circuit bending controller. Going to come in handy for sure.

[megan]

Is there a way to just use a midi controler and have these glitch effects applied to it somehow?

[sqrsy]

Thanks! Very clear and helpful tutorial 😊

[bingerr]

Nice video. Liked and subbed. You have some examples where you used this on your channel? Drop a link if you have time

[rohansahani]

i support ypu dont worry u will grow brother soon ❤❤❤

[letsgettomillwithoutvids]

not worth the money can you take a look inside or if you have the schematic for it

[Topsquadjapan]

So I can edit the footage in 4k on my desktop then transfer that to vhs and plug that machine in to distort it? I see you posted links to what I need.

If I want to take my 4k footage and transfer it to VHS then transfer it back to digital what do I need to buy? How do you plug that distorter in? Sorry a lot of questions!!!

[lukelim]

So cool. I am gonna mix it with my atem mini