Video generator/filter

I was doing a bunch of video editing and such, and im trying to create some cool video effects
what im trying to "re-create" is
a effect from michael bays film "transformers". I liked it when something (picture,words, ect) would flash, and be disorted in a way
the best way i know how to describe the effect is the glitchy/hologram effect
thanks

Thanks, sound a lot more complex but I will give it a go. Are there any decent online tutorials you can recommend? Does this do gamma as well as sort out levels?

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