Star Wars Lightsaber Tutorial After Effects For Beginners (No Plugins)

Get After Effects: (Affiliate Link): https://clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=264355&a=3261423 In this tutorial I walk step by step through creating amazing looking lightsabers in Adobe After Effects without any additional plugins like Video Copilot's Saber plugin for amazing results. This tried and true technique will allow you to create the best looking lightsabers possible very similar to the look of the original trilogy blades, especially The Empire Strikes back. Of the many techniques, plugins, and softwares I've used over the years to create Lightsabers, this is my absolute favorite method, both for its ability to finesse, and the amazing final look of the blades. Support the Channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brianthevidguy Current Gear Setup: Cameras: Sony FX3: https://amzn.to/3HzKlBg Sony A6600: https://amzn.to/3HymdyC Sony A7iii: https://amzn.to/3LcZkmN Sony FX9: https://amzn.to/34C49VI Lenses: Tamron 17-28: https://amzn.to/3grOf34 Tamron 28-75: https://amzn.to/3Jnt0Mr Tamron 70-180: https://amzn.to/3goOJqC Sigma Art 50mm: https://amzn.to/3J3wZNS Sigma Art 35mm: https://amzn.to/3LdsnGY Rokinon Cine DSX 24mm: https://amzn.to/34EEwUw Rokinon Cine DSX 35mm: https://amzn.to/3gxQa61 Rokinon Cine DSX 50mm: https://amzn.to/3snEGHM Rokinon Cine DSX 85mm: https://amzn.to/3gtClFM Helios 44-2 : https://amzn.to/3ouvSyR Lighting: Neewer 660 LED Panel: https://amzn.to/3otHqlR Neewer 160 LED Panel: https://amzn.to/34foWin Amaran 200d: https://amzn.to/3LbNBF4 Audio: Rode Wireless Go ii: https://amzn.to/3LoaPbc Zoom H4n Pro: https://amzn.to/3uuhaMf AT 875R: https://amzn.to/3rwi0WA AT 897: https://amzn.to/3GzFZbQ XLR Cable: https://amzn.to/34zvecf Accessories: Atmosphere Aerosol: https://amzn.to/34HGRhy Atmos Shinobi Monitor: https://amzn.to/35LXCbH Black Pro Mist ¼: https://amzn.to/3uvmXkI Black Pro Mist ⅛ https://amzn.to/3gtGKZk Polar Pro Variable ND: https://amzn.to/3gtGDgm Tripods: Magnus VT-350: https://amzn.to/34Bycx4 Old Gear Setup: Cameras: Panasonic GH5: https://amzn.to/3rtkSUc Panasonic GH3:https://amzn.to/3otHi5R Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K: https://amzn.to/3rtKqR4 Lenses: Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.4: https://amzn.to/3rtZbU7 Panasonic Lumix 35-100 f2.8: https://amzn.to/34lBLaD Voigtlander 42.5: https://amzn.to/35UlgD5 Sigma 18-35mm: https://amzn.to/3goXxgj Metabones Ultra: https://amzn.to/3ovDzVt Accessories; Samsung T5 Drive (Recording Media): https://amzn.to/3LaCOuJ **Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase.** Growing your own youtube channel? Helpful Resources: Learn about VidIQ: https://vidiq.com/brianelliott Learn about TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/brianelliott