sh4rk
Shop

Procedural VHS

Far more than cheap filters and overlays. Real analog tape simulation, generated from your own footage.

250+ downloads
One time purchase, no subscription Free lifetime updates Free & Studio supported 100% procedural, no overlaysDaVinci Resolve 19.1 to 21.0

Features

Procedural Engine

Zero Overlays, Pure Logic

Procedural VHS replicates analog tape behavior using node-based logic. No looping GIF overlays or baked textures, just realistic, real-time distortion.

Original
VHS Effect
Fast Mode
Quality Mode
Interlacing

Field-Based Interlacing

Replicate authentic analog field behavior with adjustable frame offsets. Switch between 'Fast' for editing and 'Quality' for final rendering.

Aspect Ratio

Flexible Resolution Support

Procedural VHS works at any resolution. Force an authentic 4:3 VHS pillarbox or maintain your modern aspect ratio while applying analog damage.

Original Source
OriginalForce 4:3
Distortion

Rewind & Head Switching

Simulates the mechanical instability of aging playback heads, with dedicated rewind warp and adjustable head switching distortion.

Damage

Analog Degradation Modules

Analog Color
Chroma Noise
Color Damage
Edge Damage

Bloom & Retro Flares

Bloom and flares react only to real light sources, set by a threshold you control.

Transparency & Alpha Support

Applies heavy analog distortion while keeping the alpha channel intact, made for real footage and motion graphics.

Reviews

4.7
(11)
Renei

"rly nice effect"

Analator

"This VHS is very realistic. It looks very promising. And I love all the controls and customization options."

Jordi Extremera

"One of the best plugins I’ve seen for simulating the VHS effect. It’s also incredibly good value for money."

Jacca

"One of the best VHS looks I've seen. I've tried Skape's, NTSC-rs, Akascape's SuperVHS. None are really as nice looking without editing settings."

Guillermo Eduardo Aburto Gonzalez

"The plugin is very comprehensive. I haven't been using DaVinci Resolve for very long, and the VHS effect is something I've been looking for for a long..."

Give it a review

Optional. Any image; it is cropped to a square automatically.

Optional. Only social media links are allowed.

Review on Trustpilot

Every review is checked by a person before it goes live, and we can see whether the reviewer bought the product. We publish reviews from buyers and non-buyers alike, but fake or purchased reviews are removed.

How To Install

Preparation

  • 1
    Download and extract the 'Procedural VHS' package.
  • 2
    Open DaVinci Resolve.
  • 3
    Create a new timeline and navigate to the Fusion page (ensure a composition is active).

Automatic

  • 1
    Open the extracted folder and drag the installer.lua file into the nodes area.
  • 2
    Follow the prompts to complete the automated setup.
  • 3
    To verify, open the Fusion page in DaVinci Resolve and press Shift + Space to search for "Procedural VHS".

Manual

  • 1
    From the extracted folder, open the Macros directory.
  • 2
    Copy the 'Procedural VHS' folder.
  • 3
    Then, navigate to the DaVinci Resolve .
  • 4
    Create a folder named 'sh4rk' and paste the 'Procedural VHS' folder inside it.
  • 5
    Return to DaVinci Resolve, open the Fusion page, and press Shift + Space to search for "Procedural VHS".

Questions or need help? Join our Discord.

You can also read the full documentation here.

Frequently Asked Questions

More from sh4rk

Procedural VHS works alongside these.

Procedural CRT

Procedural CRT

$9.90

A CRT rebuilt at the subpixel level. Real phosphor grid, shutter scan, glow and damage, all generated rather than filmed.

View product
sh4rk's Retro Bundle

sh4rk's Retro Bundle

$18.90

Procedural CRT and Procedural VHS together. Analog damage generated from your footage, not overlay clips laid on top.

View product

Tape Damage That Behaves Like Tape

A VHS effect generated from your own footage, not an overlay.

Instant Access
Lifetime Updates
Developed by
ssh4rk