---
title: effect
framework: professional-video-applications
role: collectionGroup
path: professional-video-applications/effect
---

# effect

## effect

effect Reference visual, audio, or custom effects.

Overview

Use the `effect` element to reference an effect that can be a Motion template, a FxPlug, an Audio Unit, or an audio effect bundle. Use a `filter-video`, `filter-video-mask`, or `filter-audio` element to apply the effect to a story element.