In this tutorial, we will show you how to reduce the noise and flicker in your video using Adobe After Effects. Follow these steps to achieve a cleaner and smoother video.

**Step 1: Import and Analyze Your Footage**

1. Import your clip into Adobe After Effects and create a new composition.
2. Zoom in on the specific areas of your footage that exhibit light flicker or noise.

**Step 2: Apply Noise Reduction Plugin**

1. Go to Effects & Presets and search for a noise reduction plugin. One commonly used plugin is Neat Video (a third-party plugin).
2. Apply the plugin to your footage layer.
3. Open the plugin’s settings and select the auto profile option to start with a basic noise reduction.

**Step 3: Advanced Noise Reduction**

1. Switch to the advanced mode within your noise reduction plugin.
2. Build a noise profile by selecting a sample area in your footage that contains only noise and no significant details.
3. Adjust the noise levels by manipulating the noise reduction amounts and fine-tuning the frequencies.

**Step 4: Reduce Light Flicker**

1. For flicker removal, search for the Remove Flicker effect in the Effects & Presets panel.
2. Apply the effect to your footage layer.
3. Adjust the settings such as sensitivity and threshold to reduce the flicker effect.

**Step 5: Fine-Tune the Noise and Flicker Reduction**

1. Preview your footage to see the effect of the noise and flicker reduction.
2. Make additional adjustments to the noise reduction and flicker removal settings if necessary.
3. Ensure that the important details in your footage are preserved while minimizing the noise and flicker.

**Step 6: Final Touches and Rendering**

1. Once you are satisfied with the noise and flicker reduction, apply any additional color correction or grading to your footage.
2. Go to Composition > Add to Render Queue to prepare your project for rendering.
3. Choose the appropriate settings for your final output and click Render.

By following these steps, you can effectively reduce noise and flicker in your video using Adobe After Effects. For a detailed, step-by-step guide, watch the full video tutorial.