<p>That is neither an artifact nor graffiti. That is a (simulation of) writing directly onto a <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/video/clip-5992598-writing-scratches-on-old-film-leader-loop" rel="nofollow noreferrer">film leader</a>.</p>

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2019-04-10T20:36:42.080Z
2019-04-10T20:36:42.080Z
Michael Liebman
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                <iframe width="640px" height="395px" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M94ii6MVilw?start=0"></iframe>
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<p>This lyrics video contains multiple examples, ie. 0:41 to 0:43 and 1:00 to 1:02 and 1:31 to 1:38. 
I mean the grafitti zipping quickly through. I've seen this effect earlier, but I don't know what it's called.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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What is this kind of video artifact called (grafitti)
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# What is this kind of video artifact called (grafitti)

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-04-09)

This lyrics video contains multiple examples, ie. 0:41 to 0:43 and 1:00 to 1:02 and 1:31 to 1:38.
I mean the grafitti zipping quickly through. I've seen this effect earlier, but I don't know what it's called.

Thanks in advance.

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2019-04-10. Score: 0 | Accepted answer

That is neither an artifact nor graffiti. That is a (simulation of) writing directly onto a [film leader](https://www.shutterstock.com/video/clip-5992598-writing-scratches-on-old-film-leader-loop).


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