What is a Negative Video?
A negative video is created by inverting the colors of each frame. Every pixel in the video is transformed so that its brightness and color values are flipped. For example, white becomes black, blue becomes yellow, and green becomes magenta. This inversion creates a mirror-like color spectrum, producing an eerie, artistic, or surreal effect often used in music videos and flashbacks.
Before and After Example
How It Works (The Math)
The conversion process involves simple but effective math applied to every pixel. In a standard digital video, colors are made of Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) values ranging from 0 to 255. To get the negative, we subtract the current value from the maximum value (255).
New_Green = 255 - Original_Green
New_Blue = 255 - Original_Blue
For example, a bright blue pixel RGB(0, 0, 255) becomes a bright yellow pixel RGB(255, 255, 0).
Real-World Applications
- Cinematography: Create dream sequences, flashbacks, or "alien vision" effects.
- Education: Demonstrate color theory and complementary colors.
- Accessibility: High-contrast negative modes can sometimes help people with visual impairments read text.
- Art: Transform ordinary footage into abstract digital art.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is there a file size limit?
We recommend keeping files under 10MB for smooth processing.
Q: Can I revert a negative video back to normal?
Yes! If you run a negative video through this tool again, it flips back to the original colors.
Q: Is my uploaded video safe?
Yes. Your video is processed in real-time and deleted immediately. We do not store your files.