450+ Free VFX Stock Footage Assets Ready For Download
Cody Vineyard
December 30, 2019
Looking for free VFX stock footage? You and your project are in the right spot!
ActionVFX is home to the world's largest VFX stock footage library,holding over 3,300 individual elements trusted by professional Hollywood compositors, studios, and individual filmmakers around the world.
Did you know that over 400 of these VFX assets are completely free? If not, you do now! They are ready for instant download right here.
Still not sold yet? Below, we're going over each individual free Collection, and why the free downloads are worth your while.
Get ready to build gateways to new worlds! Alpha matte clips are included to easily place a video clip inside the portal. Simplified compositing, all for free.
Portal Features: - 10 Portal elements for Sci-Fi and Fantasy effects - Download 2K version for free - Easily adjust the color of the effects by shifting the hue - Delivered in 2K and 4K at 30fps. 10-bit ProRes 422 HQ - Alpha mattes are included to place objects inside each portal
The free Bullet Tracers collection was created to enhance your scenes that have gunfire. These realistic bullet tracers can be used in any lighting scenario and can be used for both real guns and Sci-Fi weapons.
Bullet Tracer Features: -18 bullet tracer elements to enhance your shootouts - Includes various rates of fire, direction, and angles - Use for both real guns and sci-fi weapons - Delivered in 2K and 4K at 29.97fps. 12-bit ProRes 4444 - All files are pre-keyed
This free collection was created to give you the best camera shake presets that can be added to your scenes with ease. These presets are the perfect way to bring excitement and energy to your shots!
Camera Shake Preset Features: -31 real handheld camera shake presets and plates - Use the AE presets to add motion in Adobe After Effects - Use the camera plates to add motion in any software - Varieties include focal length, shake intensity, and scenarios
Where else would we start? Of course, we have Star Wars-inspired blaster VFX! You get five different CG blasters, and on top of that, you get one hyperspeed transition!
We have a tutorial showing you how to composite the blasters that you can watch, as well! Take your scenes to a galaxy far, far away with these VFX assets.
Free Lightning is ready to light up your VFX shot. For any type of bad weather or thunder, you'll need lightning. Make sure to download these free assets to electrify your VFX compositing, literally and figuratively.
ActionVFX has numerous game-changing Blood & Gore FX,and our free Blood Textures pair perfectly with any of them! You can extend your gruesome scenes by adding the PNG textures to the wall, floor, ceiling, and much more. The free Collection includes pools, sprays, handprints, and footprints.
Not many people know we develop professional-grade sound FX as well. Our Fire VFX pairs well with our Free Fire Sound FX, and really any type of fiery scene that you may have! From bonfires to torch sound FX, we've got your fire needs covered for free! Free Fire Sound FX:
33 Fire SFX
Gas Fires, Bonfires, Structure Fires, Torches, & Fire Ignitions
In need of more sci-fi VFX stock footage? Luckily we have our Free Spell Hits! From waving wands in a wizard fight, to even using these free elements as muzzle flashes for laser guns, your creativity is what makes it fun! Check out the video showing how some ActionVFX fans used these elements. Free Spell Hits Specs:
You can't have accurate gun VFX without the bullet casings! We have all the muzzle flashes, gun smoke, you name it, but you'll also need the free bullet shells coming out of the chamber!
Speaking of Gun FX, you're gunfight wouldn't be the same without Blood Mist coming off a body that has been hit by a bullet or another type of projectile! We're currently revolutionizing the industry with our gore elements, so make sure to download the Free Blood Mist!
While Muzzle Flashes and Bullet Hits are enough to make your gunfight scene realistic, if you want to take it to the next level, add some of our free Bullet Hole Textures! You can composite these VFX elements on multiple surfaces including glass, concrete, drywall, and more.
If you have any type of impact hitting the floor, or you're in a dusty or sandy environment, these free elements are for you! Click the video below to get a quick, to the point look at what these beautiful elements look like. Free Dust Waves Specs:
We've mentioned free Fire Sound FX, but our library wouldn't be complete without Explosion Sound FX! With 45 variations for you to try, it pairs perfectly with all of our explosions in the Explosion Category! Free Explosion Sound FX Specs:
45 variations of real Explosion Sound FX
Professionally recorded
Includes: Gas Explosions, Dirt Explosions, Glass & Debris Explosions
Have fire? You need Burn Mark Textures! Having burn marks along with your Fire VFX can take your VFX shots to the next level. They are simple to use and can add that extra touch to your scene. Don't believe me? See for yourself below.
From big water blasts to smaller splashes, these free water sound effectsare perfect for any of your scenes that involve water sounds. You could imagine having your soldiers pushing through swampy waters under bullet and mortar fire, or simply something falling in the water that requires a splash sound. You are the director!
Listen to what is in store below. Free Water Sound FX Specs:
34 real Water Sound FX
Professionally recorded
Includes: Water Blasts, Water Splashes, and Small Water Hits
ActionVFX is known for its top-of-line bullet and Gun FX. Plus, we just recently drop new Muzzle Flash Elements, as well Gun Smoke! Do you know what pairs perfectly with these elements, and is free? You guessed it — Free Bullet Hits Sound FX. This Collection even includes bullet flybys.
Take your gunfights to the next level not only visually, but with audio as well. You can listen below. Free Bullet Hits Sound FX Specs:
36 free Bullet Impacts sound effects.
Professionally recorded
3 types of hits: Glass, Metal, and Wall/Ground hits
What else is there to say? We dirtied up our lenses so you didn't have to. You're welcome. Remember to blend them into your camera using Screen or Add.
In need of smoke for an out of control fire? Grab some Free Smoke Plumes! These are versatile elements, and they are totally free, so add them to your VFX toolkit.
We have a simple solution for your fractured glass needs. Instead of fracturing your own glass (especially if you are filming your own car), slap some of our Free Fractured Glass elements to your scene in post! You could pair these VFX elements with our Free Bullet Hole Textures!
To finish off our free items, take advantage of free wallpapers! You can represent the ActionVFX brand no matter where you are on any device! Freshen up your background today! Free ActionVFX Wallpaper Specs:
7 FREE custom-made wallpapers
4K UHD (16:9), Ultrawide, Vertical, and Mobile variations included
We hope you enjoyed this rundown of our free VFX elements! There is no reason not to download the products and add them to your asset inventory!
Let us know in the comments which one you downloaded today!
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