Add Realistic CRT Effects to Your Video with This Secret Plugin

Posted in Tutorials
Asim Nauwag
April 12, 2026

Learn how to add a realistic CRT effect to your video using CRTX in After Effects in this tutorial by Asim Nauwag.

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In this tutorial, Asim Nauwag walks through how to apply a realistic CRT monitor effect to your video footage using the CRTX plugin for After Effects. The tutorial covers the full workflow from importing your clip to dialing in the CRT look with CRTX's controls for scanlines, screen curvature, color bleed, and signal distortion — giving your footage an authentic retro TV aesthetic.

Get CRTX: https://aescripts.com/crtx/

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