VHS tracking portrait

This template turns a portrait into a still image resembling a paused old videotape. Soft analog resolution, fine horizontal scanlines and a small red-cyan edge shift create the recording texture. Colors become slightly faded and mild luminance noise appears. A narrow tracking disturbance sits near the bottom edge, below the shoulders, so the eyes, nose and mouth remain readable. The effect suggests home video while keeping the person recognizable.

Upload a sharp solo adult portrait with clearly visible hair and eyes. The prompt retains clothing, expression and a simplified version of the source background. It adds the recording character, so some detail becomes less sharp by design. On an already blurred source, the effect can hide too many distinguishing features. Use a clean photograph without heavy processing or objects over the face, then let the model add analog imperfections.

The result is one vertical 3:4 image, not a video or animation. It works for a nostalgic post, a personal project cover or an avatar. A television screen, cassette casing, timestamp and playback icon are not requested. Check that the face remains coherent and interference does not cross the eyes. For a cleaner result, reduce the noise strength in the manual form. Pricing is shown before generation; the finished picture can be downloaded and given your own caption.