Weather can set the mood in a video perfectly, but you can’t always capture it on camera. That’s where a rain overlay comes in! Throw one of these realistic rain overlays into your own footage and instantly get the ambience you want. Add some purposeful water to your next project and wow your audience with this quick guide.
Summary
Part 1: Top 20 rain overlays for video editors and creators
1. Rain Streaks Overlay
If you’re looking for endless rain, the Rain Streaks Overlay is for you. This weather overlay sees a steady stream of long raindrops falling against a black background.
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2. Rain Drops Speed Ramp Background
For a bit of a cartoon vibe, Rain Drops Speed Ramp Background is an excellent pick. Bubble-like raindrops fall toward the camera fast and then transition into slow motion for a fun rain overlay effect.
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3. Pre-rendered Rain Overlay Effect
Pre-Rendered Rain Overlay Effect is a drag-and-drop asset that almost any video creator can easily use. It includes a stream of light, but steady, rain that adds a whole new level of dynamism to your project.
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4. Rain Overlay Effect
If you’re after something more visually identifiable, the Rain Overlay Effect pack offers easy-to-see streaks of rain that fall at a steady rate.
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5. Rain Drops 01
Rain Drops 01 is similar to Rain Drops Speed Ramp Background, but with an angled drop. These cartoon-style droplets are big, bubbly, and immediately identifiable. While not the most realistic rain overlay on the list, it has a ton of potential for your projects – especially those aimed at kids.
6. Rain Drops FX
If you want a visual of raindrops against a window to pep up your project, this After Effects overlay is for you. Enjoy a slightly steamy window with drops falling against it to set the mood. It’s drag-and-drop overlay, making it a piece of cake to use.
7. Rain Drop Effect
Are you looking for more raindrops sliding over glass? Then this DaVinci Resolve rain overlay will be right up your alley. Customize the look, refraction, and distortion of both long water drops and small raindrops. You can blur the raindrops or background image by changing the camera focus.
8. Rain Overlay Right Version
Want some angled rain. No problem! This realistic rain overlay is a stock-motion graphics pack with 4 different designs that fall from left to right. It’s simple to add to your next video project and looks fantastic.
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9. Some Effects – Rain, Snow, Smoke
It’s time for a multi-effects pack. Alongside a realistic rain overlay video, you also get a cool snow and smoke effect to go with it. Slide them right into your next Premiere Pro project and liven up your video with a little weather.
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10. Heavy Rainfall On Alpha
Not all rainfall is light and romantic. This is a rain overlay for moody, dramatic scenes. The heavy rainfall on a transparent background provides more versatility.
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11. Rain Drops 03
This rain overlay has big, speedy, bubble-like drops that slow down to nearly frozen. You can use it alone or you can pair it with your own footage. It’s a little more abstract than realistic, but will make a stellar effect in the right video. Try it out in a pop music video or trendy marketing projects.
12. Drops
Drops is a short rain overlay video with large, round raindrops that slowly fall. It’s easy to drop into your next project, whether it’s something corporate, a vlog, or a presentation.
13. Rain Drops Falling Loop
Enjoy a perfectly looped, steady stream of falling rain at a slight angle. This would be a great match for a TikTok video or reel. It’ll slip right into any project though, so get creative.
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14. Rain
Rain is an awesome effects overlay if you want a thick, heavy, falling rain. It showcases frequent and rapid long droplets sliding over a black background.
15. Raining
Did you shoot from the ground up? This realistic rain overlay video gives you a unique view of droplets falling from the sky. It’s easy to use and will add a ton of personality to your project.
16. Rain & Snow Overlay Pack
Need a little snow with your rain? Then you’ll love the Rain & Snow Overlay Pack. This stock-motion graphics effect pack features 8 rain, 5 ground splash, and 6 snow overlays. It’s time to add some realistic weather to your show.
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17. Rain Overlay Pack
This rain overlay pack offers 3 sets of rain effects to drop over your next footage. You can drag-and-drop any of them — rain with mist, splashback, or rain in the front — so there are plenty of creative options for you.
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18. Rain Falling
The Rain Falling pack brings you long liquid particles falling over a black background. It’s ideal for adding some rainy glow to your next video. Thrill your viewers and take your project up a notch, be it for marketing or creative storytelling.
19. Gold Rain Pack
It’s time to unlock long, gorgeous streaks of fantasy rain. This pack gives 2 sets of golden rain that are as easy to use as they are dramatic. From luxe perfume ads to premium openers, you’ll find plenty of uses for this one.
20. Rain On Glass Presets Pack
This preset pack features 3 different scenes of rain sliding down a glass panel. With everything from light rain to a deluge, it’s a great addition to your overlay tool kit. Try it in your next horror video to set the mood.
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Part 2: 6 impressive rain effect templates for creatives
1. Rain Cinematic Logo
Does your logo need a watery introduction to really pop? This dynamically animated template is built for After Effects and can be easily tailored to any project. Make a creative splash — literally!
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2. Drips Title & Logo Reveal
Do you need more inspiration for your logo? Try a slow logo reveal against the classic ‘window with droplets sliding down’. It’s a little more serious than the other After Effects pack, so it’s great where you need extra drama.
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3. Liquid Audio Spectrum
Music lovers, this is for you. Music visualizers add flair to any music video, following the beat exactly. Inspired by slow, liquid movements, you can make this one bright and cyber-punk themed, or simple and realistic. With 1 media placeholder and 2 editable text layers, it’s simple to make it your own.
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4. 3d Motion Rain
Easy to use with stunning visuals, this is 3D at its best. You won’t need any plugins for this After Effects template, either. Simply add your media and go.
5. The Stormy Opener
Get ready to rumble with The Stormy Opener! This Premiere Pro template is ideal for everything from film teasers and trailers to high-quality presentations.
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6. Rainy Titles
Need something powerful and unique? Check out Rainy Titles. You can change the text, color, tracking, and scale, making it completely customizable and perfect to add to your projects.
From setting the mood for a romantic scene to taking your viewers on a thrilling ride, rain can really change the tone of a video. Now you can add the right kind of rainfall to your shot as you need it. Motion Array has hundreds of other royalty-free assets that you can add to your next project to give it a professional look. Think past just rain and try out bokeh overlays, dust overlays, and even smoke overlays!
