New lighting effects in Vegas Pro 9 include Glint, Rays, Defocus, Starburst, Soft Contrast, and Fill Light. These effects let you simulate light streaming in from behind your source, create colored highlights, change the focus of your shot and more.

Create colored highlights and adjust the number of streaks and their angles. Use the built-in masking feature to precisely limit the area of effect and create the illusion of light movement.

Simulate the effect of light streaming in from behind your source. Control the position, intensity and color, and use the moving mask feature to create special effects.

Change the focus of your shot. Manipulate the shape and profile of the iris and adjust the size, intensity, and sensitivity of the bloom.

Simulate the effect of a star filter on your video or stills. Modify the size and brilliance of the star effect, its orientation, and the number of streaks.

Add a little drama to your lackluster lighting by adding soft contrast. Control the precise amount of diffusion and color tinting to alter the mood of your otherwise flat shots.

If your video suffers from poor lighting and unwanted dark shadows, use Fill Light to intelligently lighten dark regions without over-correcting bright areas.