How to add ambient light effect to video in Chrome

Updated May 4, 20263 min read

Ambient light creates a glow around the video that extends the colors on screen into the surrounding area. It makes video feel more immersive — here is how to add it in Chrome.

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    Step 1

    Understand what ambient light does

    A colored glow extends from the edges of the video, matching the dominant colors on screen in real time. It mimics bias lighting but is done entirely in software.

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    Step 2

    Enable it from Glitch's panel

    Ambient light is a one-toggle feature in the panel. Enable it and it activates immediately for the current video (Pro).

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    Step 3

    Adjust the intensity

    Too strong and it is distracting; too subtle and it disappears. Glitch's intensity slider lets you find the right balance.

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    Step 4

    Use it for cinematic content

    Ambient light works especially well for dark action sequences, music videos, and atmospheric content where the colors change dramatically.

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    Step 5

    Pair with letterbox mode for a full cinema feel

    Glitch's 2.39:1 letterbox mode plus ambient light is the closest you can get to a cinema experience in a browser.

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    Step 6

    Turn it off for bright or static content

    Ambient light is distracting on talking-head content or video with a mostly static background. A quick toggle from the toolbar hides it.

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FAQ

  • Is ambient light free?

    Ambient light is a Pro feature.

  • Does ambient light affect the content of the video?

    No. Ambient light is a visual effect applied around the video. The video itself is not changed.

  • Does it work on Netflix?

    Yes. Ambient light works on any supported site including Netflix and YouTube.

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