Top 20 Shake Effect Alight Motion Presets (Free XML Links 2025)

The “Aggressive” Shake Pack (For Heavy Beat Drops)

These presets are designed for high-energy edits. They use high Magnitude settings to create a jarring, powerful impact.

1. The “Hard Shake” (The Classic)

This is the most popular Shake Effect Alight Motion preset of all time. It combines a rapid Position shake with a heavy Rotation shake.

• Best For: The main beat drop in a song.
• Technical: Uses Oscillate (Angle 45°) + Motion Blur (2.50).
• [Download Hard Shake XML]

2. Y-Axis Jitter (Vertical Impact)

Instead of shaking all over the place, this effect snaps the video violently Up and Down (Y-Axis). It creates a glitchy, mechanical feel.

• Best For: Phonk edits or rapid-fire drum beats.
• [Download Y-Axis Jitter XML]

3. Rotation Bounce Shake

This shake doesn’t move the position; it tilts the video left and right rapidly, like a pendulum that’s been hit. It feels “bouncy” rather than chaotic.

• Best For: Fun, upbeat transitions.
• [Download Rotation Bounce XML]

4. The “Earthquake” Rumble

A sustained, messy shake that simulates the ground shaking. It uses Random Displacement to warp the edges of the video.

• Best For: Scenes with explosions or intense shouting.
• [Download Earthquake XML]

5. Z-Shake (Zoom Impact)

This isn’t a side-to-side movement. The Z-Shake rapidly zooms the video IN and OUT. It creates a 3D “punch” effect that hits the viewer in the face.

• Best For: Gunshots or heavy kick drums.
• [Download Z-Shake XML]

The “Smooth” Cinematic Pack (For AMVs)

Not every shake needs to be violent. These are “Flow” shakes designed to keep the movement fluid between clips.

6. Null Object Shake (The Pro Choice)

If you want to edit like a pro, you must use the Null Object Shake. Instead of putting the effect on the clip, you put it on a “Null” layer and parent your clips to it.

• Why it wins: It allows for continuous movement across multiple clips without stopping.
• [Download Null Object Shake XML]

7. Swing Shake (Pivot Motion)

Imagine your video is hanging from a string. The Swing Shake pivots the bottom of the video left and right while keeping the top relatively steady.

• Best For: Sad or emotional AMV intros.
• [Download Swing Shake XML]

8. Slide Shake (Horizontal Drift)

A gentle motion that slides the video to the left or right just before a transition. It guides the viewer’s eye to the next scene.

• Best For: Storytelling edits.
• [Download Slide Shake XML]

9. Warpy Shake (Wave Warp)

This adds a liquid-like distortion to the shake. Using the Wave Warp effect, the edges of the video ripple like water during the movement.

• Best For: Dream sequences or “dizzy” effects.
• [Download Warpy Shake XML]

10. Twixtor Slow-Mo Shake

Designed specifically for slowed-down footage (Twixtor). It is a very slow, low-frequency shake that emphasizes the smoothness of the slow motion.

• Best For: 60fps anime clips.
• [Download Twixtor Shake XML]

The “Glitch & FX” Pack (For Cyberpunk/Horror)

These Shake Effect Alight Motion presets combine movement with visual distortion for a gritty look.

11. RGB Split Shake (Chromatic Aberration)

When the video shakes, the Red, Green, and Blue color channels separate. This creates a “3D glasses” look that is incredibly trendy in 2025.

• Technical: Uses RGB Split linked to the shake Magnitude.
• [Download RGB Split XML]

12. Twitch Shake (After Effects Style)

Based on the famous “Twitch” plugin from After Effects. It is a random, jerky movement combined with random brightness flashes.

• Best For: Horror edits or “Badass” character introductions.
• [Download Twitch Shake XML]

13. Flash Bang Shake

A hard shake that is instantly followed by a bright white screen flash (Exposure +2.0) that fades out.

• Best For: Transitioning between two completely different scenes.
• [Download Flash Bang XML]

14. Gamma Exposure Shake

Similar to the Flash Bang, but instead of white, it boosts the Gamma, making the dark parts of the image glow aggressively during the shake.

• Best For: Dark, moody “Villain” edits.
• [Download Gamma Exposure XML]

15. Ghost Shake (Motion Trail)

As the video shakes, it leaves behind a “Ghost” trail (a duplicate transparent layer). This creates a trippy, delayed visual.

• Best For: Psychedelic or trance music edits.
• [Download Ghost Shake XML]

The “Camera” Realism Pack (For Vlogs/Cinematics)

16. Handheld Camera Shake

Simulates a cameraman holding a camera with shaky hands. It’s subtle, constant, and organic.

• Best For: Adding realism to static images or 3D renders.
• [Download Handheld XML]

17. Turbulence Shake

Uses the Turbulent Displace effect to make the video look like it is shaking through heat waves or water.

• Best For: Fire or underwater scenes.
• [Download Turbulence XML]

18. Crash Zoom Shake

A fast zoom-in that shakes at the very end, mimicking a camera lens quickly focusing on a subject.

• Best For: Highlighting a specific character’s face.
• [Download Crash Zoom XML]

19. Pump Shake (Inner Pinch)

The video “pumps” inward (using Pinch/Bulge) with the beat of the music. It’s not a directional shake, but a distortion shake.

• Best For: Techno or House music beats.
• [Download Pump Shake XML]

20. Heartbeat Shake (Pulse)

A rhythmic, double-beat shake that mimics a human heartbeat. Thump-thump.

• Best For: Emotional or tense moments.
• [Download Heartbeat XML]

How to Adjust Shake Intensity (Frequency vs. Magnitude)

Downloading the XML is step one. Customizing it is step two. Every Shake Effect Alight Motion uses two main sliders inside the Oscillate or Auto Shake effect:

1. Magnitude: This controls HOW FAR the video shakes.
   • High Magnitude (100+): Hard, aggressive shake.
   • Low Magnitude (10-20): Subtle, handheld shake.
2. Frequency: This controls HOW FAST the video shakes.
   • High Frequency (10Hz+): Jittery, glitchy movement.
   • Low Frequency (0.5Hz – 2Hz): Slow, swaying movement.

Pro Tip: Always Keyframe the Magnitude! Start at 150 at the beginning of the clip and drop it to 0 by the middle. This creates a “Hit and Fade” effect, which looks much cleaner than a constant shake.

Common Issues: Why is My Shake Lagging?

If your Shake Effect Alight Motion preset is making your phone freeze, it is likely due to Motion Blur.

• The Problem: Motion Blur requires the phone to render 4-5 extra frames for every real frame.
• The Fix: Disable “Motion Blur” while you are editing. Only turn it back on right before you click “Export.”
• Alternative: Use the Tiles effect with “Mirror” enabled to prevent black borders from appearing when the video shakes too far.