<p>I don't know how much of this contributes to the effect, 
but it seems that they are applying a blurred copy of the footage with very low opacity.
Similar to this: <a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/4-easy-photoshop-techniques-to-make-your-pictures-pop" rel="nofollow">http://digital-photography-school.com/4-easy-photoshop-techniques-to-make-your-pictures-pop</a></p>

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2013-12-16T22:34:55.930Z
That is definitely quite similar, thanks for sharing. (Would upvote but I don't have enough reputation on here.)
user1092719
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2013-12-16T23:12:20.440Z
no problem, can't upvote you either because not enought reputation. I'll do when I have more
Julien Altieri
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2013-12-23T20:00:11.320Z
and now I can! I hope you will get more details
Julien Altieri
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2013-12-16T06:14:04.460Z
2013-12-16T06:14:04.460Z
Julien Altieri
<p>Is it just to do with the image sensor tech of the time or is it a deliberate effect? What is it called?</p>

<p>A lot of music and pro videos shot during the 00s have that misty, glowing, saturated and grainless look throughout the entire videos, which you don't see any more.</p>

<p>Just a few prominent examples:</p>

<p>Usher - U Don't Have To Call - <div class="youtube-embed"><div>
                <iframe width="640px" height="395px" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3AszPTJXIgM?start=0"></iframe>
            </div></div></p>

<p>Professional ad for a facial workout DVD - <div class="youtube-embed"><div>
                <iframe width="640px" height="395px" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AsdWl5Ns2aU?start=0"></iframe>
            </div></div></p>

<p>Outkast - Hey Ya! - <div class="youtube-embed"><div>
                <iframe width="640px" height="395px" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PWgvGjAhvIw?start=0"></iframe>
            </div></div></p>

<p>Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha - <div class="youtube-embed"><div>
                <iframe width="640px" height="395px" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YNSxNsr4wmA?start=0"></iframe>
            </div></div></p>

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What Is That Misty, Glowing, Saturated Look 2000s Music and Pro Videos Have?
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# What Is That Misty, Glowing, Saturated Look 2000s Music and Pro Videos Have?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-12-14)

Is it just to do with the image sensor tech of the time or is it a deliberate effect? What is it called?

A lot of music and pro videos shot during the 00s have that misty, glowing, saturated and grainless look throughout the entire videos, which you don't see any more.

Just a few prominent examples:

Usher - U Don't Have To Call -

Professional ad for a facial workout DVD -

Outkast - Hey Ya! -

Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha -

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2013-12-16. Score: 2

I don't know how much of this contributes to the effect,
but it seems that they are applying a blurred copy of the footage with very low opacity.
Similar to this: <http://digital-photography-school.com/4-easy-photoshop-techniques-to-make-your-pictures-pop>

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: That is definitely quite similar, thanks for sharing. (Would upvote but I don't have enough reputation on here.)  
> **username_1**: no problem, can't upvote you either because not enought reputation. I'll do when I have more  
> **username_1**: and now I can! I hope you will get more details  

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