What Are These 20 Video Effects?
Recently, a post shared online (hashtag #jamesCodeLab) showed 20 video effects made with Claude, using small reusable “skills” that run inside Claude Code. A “skill” here is simply a saved instruction set: instead of writing a long prompt every time, you call a short command and Claude follows a fixed recipe for that effect.
Important note: These 20 effects are a concept shared in that public post — they are not Raja School’s own products, and this article does not reproduce that post. What follows is Raja School’s own educational explanation of each effect: what it looks like, when to use it, and what it needs to run.
What You Need To Run Them
The original post mentions three tools, and that part is worth understanding before you start:
- Claude Code — the coding environment where the skills run.
- ffmpeg — the free video tool that stitches frames, adds motion, and exports the final video.
- Node and Python — the programming runtimes the skills use behind the scenes.
In plain words: Claude writes and adjusts the effect, ffmpeg renders the video. This is a technical workflow, not a one-click app — you need basic comfort with installing tools and running commands.
The 20 Effects, Explained
Camera Moves (effects that move the viewer’s eye)
- Grid Dive — The camera dives through a grid of images or tiles into one chosen frame. Great for openings and “many options, one choice” moments.
- Title Orbit — The title text orbits around the subject like a satellite. Best for bold intros where the title itself is the star.
- Magnifying Lens — A lens moves across the scene and magnifies whatever sits under it. Perfect for detail reveals and product close-ups.
- Infinite Zoom — The camera keeps zooming deeper, scene inside scene, without an obvious cut. Works beautifully for “going deeper into an idea” stories.
- Cube Spin — The scene rotates like faces of a cube, switching to a new scene on each face. A clean, punchy scene changer.
- Vertigo — The classic dolly-zoom: the subject stays still while the background stretches or squeezes. Instant tension and drama.
- Pull-Back Reveal — The camera starts tight on a detail, then pulls back to reveal the full picture. Ideal for surprise endings to a shot.
- Zoom Through — The camera flies through an object or opening into the next scene. A seamless, energetic transition.
Transitions and Reveals (effects that change the scene)
- Portal — A doorway or circle opens in the scene and the next world appears through it. Made for fantasy, travel, and “enter a new world” moments.
- Frame Break — The subject breaks out of its frame or border into the wider scene. Great for playful, fourth-wall-breaking content.
- Tile Tunnel — Tiles fly toward the viewer and form a tunnel into the next scene. Fast, rhythmic, and good for montages.
- Ribbon Wrap — A ribbon wraps around the subject or text, then unwraps to reveal it. Elegant for titles, gifts, and announcements.
- Head Pop-Out — A character or object pops out of a photo, screen, or card toward the viewer. Fun for kids’ content and comedy.
- Spotlight — Everything goes dark except a moving spotlight on the subject. Perfect for announcements, reveals, and stage-style moments.
Style and Illusion (effects that change how the scene feels)
- Clone Room — The same person appears multiple times in one room, doing different things. A favourite for “me vs me” and multitasking jokes.
- Liquid Glass — Surfaces bend and ripple like liquid glass. Sleek, modern, and ideal for tech and product videos.
- Screen-in-Screen — A smaller screen floats inside the main scene, showing a second video. Useful for reactions, tutorials, and comparisons.
- Depth UI — Interface elements float at different depths, giving a 3D layered feel. Made for app demos and futuristic looks.
- Phone Fan — Several phone screens fan out like cards, each showing a different clip. Perfect for “many videos at once” showcases.
- Shatter — The scene breaks into pieces and reforms as something new. Dramatic, high-energy, and best saved for big transitions.
Which Effect Should You Use When?
- Opening a video: Title Orbit, Grid Dive, or Pull-Back Reveal — they grab attention in the first 3 seconds.
- Changing a scene: Cube Spin, Portal, or Zoom Through — they keep the viewer’s flow unbroken.
- Explaining something: Magnifying Lens, Screen-in-Screen, or Depth UI — they guide the eye to what matters.
- Adding drama: Vertigo, Shatter, or Spotlight — use sparingly, or they lose their power.
Honest Limitations
- These effects need setup: installing tools, learning commands, and rendering time. They are not instant filters.
- AI-generated motion can look slightly unreal, especially with faces and hands — short clips and careful cuts hide this best.
- The best results come from planning the story first and choosing the effect second, not the other way round.
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Disclaimer: This article is for learning purposes. It explains a publicly shared concept in Raja School’s own words. No tool, skill, or result is guaranteed, and the original creators’ work is not presented as Raja School’s own.