NtscQT
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ntscQT refers to a collection of related programs/plugins that allow for artificial Analog Distortion effects, specifically VHS distortion. It tries to be as realistic as possible without any expensive equipment (or cost), making it a popular modern choice compared to other similar effects.
While ntscQT is the most well known of these programs, ntsc-rs is the recommended one as it is still under active development (and much faster!)
Usage
Note: This guide will follow usage for ntsc-rs, which is recommended to use. All references to ntscqt are in turn referring to this fork unless said otherwise.
Similar to programs like Wax, ntsc-rs can be used as both a standalone program, or a plugin in your favorite editor. There is an OFX version, as well as variants for Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Forks and alternatives
ntscQT has been superseded by more modern programs - itself, being a UI-wrapper for "ntsc" which is a rewrite of a program called composite-video-simulator. With the last release being in August of 2021, ntscQT has been replaced by newer, faster alternatives.
ntscQT+
ntscQT+, or ntscQTplus, is an updated fork of the original ntscQT, apparently adding "New parameters and video artifacts". It has been discontinued in favor of ntsc-rs development as of December 2024.
ntsc-rs
ntsc-rs is a Rust rewrite of ntscQT, with the most important feature that it is "Blazingly Fast" - mostly because it is multi-threaded (more than one CPU core). It also has a few other additions, like interlacing, for instance.