How to get a sketchy look in your NLE with a surprising combination of effects

Learn how to create a fast sketch-style video effect directly inside your editing timeline using Red Giant Universe plugins with no complicated compositing setup required. In this quick Tip Tuesday tutorial, Michael Szalapski demonstrates a clever workflow for building a stylized hand-drawn sketch look using Universe Edge Glow, Mojo, and Texturize Motion. This technique works in: Adobe Premiere Pro DaVinci Resolve Adobe After Effects Maxon Autograph Apple Final Cut Apple Motion Avid Media Composer Instead of relying on traditional sketch filters, this workflow combines invert effects, edge detection, color grading, and paper textures to create a more organic pencil-sketch aesthetic with customizable detail and stylization. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to: Create a sketch effect in Premiere Pro Build a stylized drawing look in DaVinci Resolve Make a sketch-style effect in After Effects Use Universe Edge Glow for edge-based sketch rendering Create the appearance of hand-drawn outlines and stylized edges Use Mojo to compress and stylize color palettes Add crumpled paper texture for realistic drawing aesthetics Build timeline-friendly stylized workflows Customize sketch detail for HD and 4K footage Plugins & Tools Used: Red Giant Universe Edge Glow Universe Mojo Universe Texturize Motion Maxon Red Giant Adobe Premiere Pro DaVinci Resolve Adobe After Effects Autograph Techniques covered: Edge detection effects Stylized compositing Pencil sketch rendering Texture displacement Color palette reduction Paper texture overlays Perfect for: Music videos Social media edits Stylized commercials Comic-book aesthetics Hand-drawn video looks Motion graphics Experimental filmmaking Creative editing workflows This quick workflow gives editors and motion designers an easy way to create sketchy, illustrated visuals without leaving their editing software. If you enjoy motion graphics tutorials, VFX tips, editing tricks, or creative plugin workflows, subscribe for more tutorials and visual effects techniques. Get Red Giant tools here: https://www.maxon.net/red-giant Get the latest news and updates: https://www.maxon.net/email-updates Follow us for more awesome content: https://bsky.app/profile/maxonredgian...   / maxonredgiant     / maxonredgiant     / maxonredgiant   #TipTuesday #AfterEffects #PremierePro #DaVinciResolve #Autograph #MotionGraphics #VideoEditing