DataLife Engine - Softnews Media Group

Bring your footage to life with this customizable After Effects template featuring a looping retro TV scene with realistic screen flicker, static noise, and storm flashes.
Perfect for spooky intros, Halloween videos, or nostalgic movie projects — just drop in your footage, add zoom effects, and enjoy the cinematic vibe! Now also includes a Vertical 4K version (2160×4096) — ideal for social media content like Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts.
Features:

Easy Screen Replacement: Open the Placeholder composition and drop in your own video or image — everything updates automatically in the Final Comp.
Looped Composition: Seamlessly looping setup — easily adjust duration to fit your footage.
Optional Zoom Animations: Includes ready-to-use Zoom In and Zoom Out presets for smooth camera effects.
4K Ready (4096×2160) + Vertical (2160×4096): High-quality resolution for both horizontal and vertical projects.
No Plugins Required: Works with After Effects CC 23/24/25.
Universal Expressions: Fully compatible with all language versions of After Effects.

Perfect for:

Horror intros and Halloween videos
Retro TV or VHS-style edits
Music videos and cinematic teasers
Glitch or experimental film projects
Creative openers and visual effects
Vertical social media content (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)

⚠️ Music/Sound Effects and images/videos from preview footage are not included in the project.
Audio Used in Preview:

Thriller Horror Music Box
Analog TV Noise
Thunder Pack