How to create a Lightsaber clashing effect | HitFilm Express + Add-on

[@oldchannelprojectpowerpoin4118]

When people say "Oh, HitFilm is for beginners and you are stupid to use it" they COMPLETELY underestimate the utter power of hitFilm, and After Effects lacks LOADS of Hitfilm's features that should have been included five years ago. Way to go Hitfilm! P.S to improve and battle after effects consider adding scripts in a simple language and make the particle simulator an effect rather than a separate layer.

[@FXhome]

Thanks for the awesome feedback! :) - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

[@christopherkosakowskifilms]

This is fantastic! I love the usage of sparks and smoke, the details really do matter, that's something I'm focusing on when editing my new short film with Hitfilm Pro.

[@FXhome]

Small Town Cinemas For sure! The tiny details make a huge and worthwhile difference! Looking forward to seeing what you're coming up with! - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

[@sxastaronbroadway]

@@FXhome HitFilm express is free, right?

[@jarnopit8934]

“Now we’re going to add a force.”

[@Bloodsong13T]

hehehhe!

[@joshrich5114]

The editing for this movie is gonna be crazy

[@yaqcube]

can you guys make some more tutorials (after vidcon, of course) without add-ons?

[@thewebmaster1]

excellent tutorial in extra fine detail. Good demonstration of the capabilities of this software. A definite power tool for professionals

[@mohinator3341]

The free version it's amazing and your tutorials are on top! Well Done!

[@FXhome]

Artizzi Zibbi Thanks ever so much! Glad you're enjoying the tutorials :) - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

[@spencerrodgers8568]

Spectaculicious

[@max.mp44]

How would you do a Sparks effect close up Like of you had a close up shot of the light sabers Or if a guy is dragging it across the ground

[@alfie2891]

ItsMarx make the sparks bigger

[@justusallay1169]

Hitfilm one of the most amazing for video edit

[@InfinitumOpus]

Awesome! Great knowledge for us to improve our video editing for our own videos! Thanks HiFilm for the great program!

[@RichardAugust]

An excellent, thorough look to the saber effect!

[@bawb244]

this is an amazing program, you guys did something great here.

[@FXhome]

Thanks for the kind words! - Javert (FXhome Staff)

[@Misquito73185]

Been needing help with sparks for a while so I'm happy its getting covered. Now I need to know where to get clean hum and clash sound effects.

[@mrmangosir]

I found some sound on KZbin, for a hobby project. There is a hum one for sure and clash sound effects. You will have to know how to get audio out of KZbin and edit the sound (Audacity is good for audio editing), as most of the clash sounds are in one file. You just need to cut them and add to your movie. *Always* check with the author first if you can use their material of course!

[@vrushabhpatil5258]

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[@magiczny2206]

Just wow! Amazing program i edit in this program from 5.00 version and it's really really good :D keep it up

[@FXhome]

Thanks for such awesome feedback! We really appreciate your support :) - Oli (HitFilm staff)

[@mrdawe4549]

very nice

[@Abdlmnn1]

Please include text effect in Hitfilm Express without the starter pack.

[@KesteDeDeste]

Nice now i am trying to so this ;)

[@TCvids_]

How do you get the lightsaber sounds i have a saber without sound tho

[@Marc25212]

Pretty easy, look for some lightsaber sounds online, download them, then use the audio from them.

[@ewen_0996]

The lightsabers looks so nice can you make them look like that with express or is it only the add on pack.

[@mrmangosir]

It's an addon I believe. VFX: Neon Lights I think is what you are looking for. Their packs are on sale at the moment! *No* I don't work for them ;)

[@harpertv7574]

best video thanks

[@mrdawe4549]

Well it would be really great if u published some video tapes and footage which u filmed and didnt put any effects on it. So basically we can use it as ''training'' and try to do the same.

[@FXhome]

This was stock footage we found online, not something we had the opportunity to film unfortunately. If you're interested in more Starwars tutorials in the future we can definitely look into filming our own :) - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

[@mrdawe4549]

HitFilm That would be awesome, definitely nice :) I just got interested in making movies or short clips because of Hitfilm 4. So THANKS A LOT!!

[@jarnopit8934]

Parallel Z If you watch some of Hitfilms older tutorials from things like Westworld to Yuma or Rebellion they often have the project files linked in the card and description so you can follow along.

[@mrdawe4549]

Jarno Pit I will consider that and thank you for that great advice!

[@jarnopit8934]

Parallel Z you’re welcome!

[@yorickwestland]

Hey my audio is doesn't. I have a mts video. Can you help my ?

[@ChubbyYT]

VRP NL were is your grammer

[@istvankelemen5194]

you have to convert .mts for another .mp4

[@ZFDyt]

Nice, video.

[@user-zb4ss5ze5s]

How you made the sound effects? They're really nice!

[@user-zb4ss5ze5s]

Wow Nice

[@picnsc]

ONLINE.

[@ChrisPrantza]

Can you make a tutorial on how to make realistic lightsaber cut and burn marks?

[@FXhome]

HitFilm user Film Sensei has done one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYHchK2capaFo6s - Javert

[@cjkalandek996]

Can you guys do a tutorial on the Riddick eye shine effect?

[@FXhome]

Oh very cool effect! I've never seen this requested before, I'm adding it to our list :) - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

[@cjkalandek996]

HitFilm I'm in a Riddick mood. Also, in this video, I saw that they put "Film Grain" to the Lightsaber effect they used. What exactly does that do for the effect?

[@abbez4888]

Help me how to get that chromatic effect? I need it to my wand spell, lumos!

[@JimboJu1ce]

Is there a way to do particles without the addon?

[@Bloodsong13T]

look under effects for the "Quick 3D" folder, and/or the "Particles & Simulation" folder (that one i might only have because i bought the old damage pack and got shatter and stuff). you might find something good in there. note: doing a search for 'particle' didn't find that folder... you have to clear the search and (gasp!) manually read the folder names ;D

[@joaquingrech8949]

Anyone knows where to get the audio files from this project? I can´t find the clash audio or how they did it all. The project has no sound.

[@therealplasmaticproductions]

How do I get rid of the black for the lens flare at the beginning?

[@jdoggproductions926]

2 questions is it free to make a lightsaber and is there a way to make a lightsaber slash when you hit someone

[@jarnopit8934]

amazing tutorial as always! I've wanted this tutorial for quite a long time, as a friend and I are going to film a star wars fan film pretty soon to test the lightsabers that we've made. (I've made 2 more since then because I'm a star wars supernerd :D) While I'm waiting for that day to come I'm editing another sci-fi/paranormal activity short film that I filmed a while back but my laptop is actually not that good for big hitfilm projects. any tips for making HitFilm run faster or do I just have to buy a better computer?

[@jarnopit8934]

Also in that project I made a cool title and made a proxy but accidentally did something to the comp while the software made the proxy and now all the effects are invisible. They're still on the layers but i cannot see them. If i export the comp I can see them, but not when I export the clip from the editor timeline. Any idea's?

[@FXhome]

It sounds like you might have adjusted the playback quality in the Viewer window Options menu. If this is set to the lowest setting your computer may remove the effects when it plays back the video. Try adjusting it to a better quality. In answer to your first question, the playback quality adjustment is a good way to get your computer to work better with HitFilm but we're always working to improve performance when possible so will take what you've said into account :) - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

[@jarnopit8934]

HitFilm Thanks!

[@HISFilms]

where did you get those sounds?

[@FXhome]

H.I.S. Films With a little bit of searching online you can actually find a huge range of great sound effects! :) It's worth spending time finding sound effects that really fit your video as they can add loads of realism :) - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

[@HISFilms]

Cool, thanks

[@Maudio303]

Found this : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmTSpZZ4Zqqdj8U

[@HISFilms]

I am looking for the lightsaber sound effects from episodes 7 & 8, but I think I found some, thanks anyways!

[@ZachAlanProductions]

H.I.S. Films could you please post the link to where you found your lightsaber sounds? I've been trying to find good quality sound effects as well. Thanks!

[@deepakprajapat666]

Sir I am using Hit film 4 express in my laptop.but I am getting some problem in editing.voice matching/the lips movement and sound is not match properly.what should I do?

[@PolishGuy]

Ahh can i do this in after effects

[@max.mp44]

How would you make big realistic Sparks

[@KareemRichJr]

Can u guys make a tutorial on how to do a fiery lightsaber like on VideoCopilot?

[@FXhome]

These tutorials may be useful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpCbloFnmd-lhbM kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6rZdHSCgNCMmas - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

[@kkamshad7057]

Where did you get the sfx

[@nerdyzombie83]

whered you find the sounds

[@ewen_0996]

Can I just ask what parts of this tutorial are for free and how expensive are some of the add ons

[@FXhome]

Effects that need to be purchased are labelled ADD-ON. You can see the price by clicking the word to be taken to the Store. - Javert

[@mohamadfatihah2843]

This is far beyond my ability

[@FXhome]

That gives you a great goal to reach in the future! Try following the tutorials in our 'The Basics' playlist and then give this a go! You may be surprised at your own capabilities :) - Oli (HitFilm staff)

[@Logan_wlt]

Hi, im Logan,where fine thé soundtrack or thé mighty&ber please ??

[@히히-y6n]

can you show me how to make neon text in hitfilm express?

[@FXhome]

There are a few tutorials on KZbin which will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHWxmaF3mK1rotE kzbin.info/www/bejne/apnEpYWZprllqsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2XQhImhgt5-q9U If you're looking for something different let us know :) - Oli (HitFilm staff)

[@oliver_burnell8684]

Whenever I try to do anything on my Hitfilm Express (Windows 10) it just crashes. Any time I try and do basically anything at all

[@FXhome]

Does your computer meet the requirements listed on the website? fxhome.com/express/specs#tech We'd be happy to take a closer look for you if you contact the technical support team: fxhome.com/ask - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

[@oliver_burnell8684]

HitFilm Thanks

[@starfyter1994]

how do you guys do multiple lightsabers without the glow of one lightsaber (the sith one) overpowering the glow of the other and showing over the white core?

[@FXhome]

The Blend mode of the lightsaber layers is usually set to Add or Screen. This makes white the brightest color- it can't be changed by another color passing over it. - Javert (HitFilm Staff)

[@starfyter1994]

HitFilm thanks! this fixes the problem

[@protagonist3302]

How to create desktop shortcut cause I keep reinstalling hitfilm express

[@brent_1101]

where did you get the sound effect

[@maze1886]

Hi i have a Question Does Hitfilm Support 32 bit?

[@FXhome]

HitFilm is 64-bit only. - Javert (HitFilm Staff)

[@maze1886]

Owh okay

[@GRetriever]

Hitfilm what's the difference between the lightsword effect and the lightsword (ultra) effect?

[@FXhome]

Here's a little more info on the effect: fxhome.com/reference/hitfilm-pro/index.html?lightswords.htm - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

[@willie4176]

When Iron man Boots part 2 wil be released?

[@Piercepage]

When I try to have the lightsabers cross in front of each other, the colors merge into a weird hybrid. Is the only way around this masking or is there an easier way?

[@Meeplebops]

I also have this issue, haven't found a way around it yet unfortunately. Have you?

[@wardproductions2071]

I was adding in lightsaber blade FX to my video using the Sci Fi Adventure Pack in Hitfilm Express, and the lightsaber blade is visible throughout the entire clip, and not just the section I want it to be visible in. Any suggestions on how I could fix it?

[@wardproductions2071]

Landscape Pictures thanks!

[@monty.montero]

ok but how did you animate the lightsabers lol

[@FXhome]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpK6pJtjeLF7eqs kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpWYc5d8etiDsKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnLJl4KViJh0fNU kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4rYq6eLhttjgpI - Javert

[@lluvkeyz]

dose hitfilm mess mess with your computer on windows 7

[@FXhome]

The latest version of HitFilm Express isn't supported on Windows 7. The full spec list can be found here: fxhome.com/express/specs#tech - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

[@viperzz8963]

Can anyone help me, When i export the files they come all in a different file and i need them all in one to upload them on youtube, anyone know how to combine them all

[@FXhome]

Click the 'Export Contents' button to the left of the timeline to export the entire contents of the timeline. - Oli (HitFilm Staff)

[@nathanvogelsang7995]

Did exactly what you told me to do yet it looks nothing like it

[@gaetanikthepooper6013]

why you write in the title "hitfilm express" but you use hitfilm pro?

[@DerekHartley]

Gaetanik the pooper Because it's the minimum requirements for the tutorial rather than what he was using.

[@judanji2234]

What can i do if the lightsaber is half, half behind the actor?

[@Maudio303]

You have to mask the part of the actor and overlay the mask upon the lightsword, so it's "behind" him. Just duplicate the layer with the actor over it

[@anthonysvfx8424]

Here are two tutorials to help you learn how to mask a lightsword behind an actor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6nZl52LjpKAoJo kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqbYcouaZ75snNE

[@judanji2234]

Maudio Thank you!

[@judanji2234]

Anthony VFX Thanks!

[@Sanimatez7865]

It says HITFILM express in the video title, yet your using PRO. What gives?

[@KashTheGamerYT]

They are the same except Hitfilm Pro comes with all Addons and Hitfilm express doesn’t

[@isaiah5851]

This isnt hit film express

[@snakeeyes74]

I have add ons and all this crap is still super confusing. Another unused purchase. The version changes every month and the little things that a tutorial may have helped with go out the window. Editing something like this would take about 80 hours of tracking, or plane moving or whatever it is, like i said, it changes every month.

[@domokenji]

Is there ANYBODY here that can roto my fan film for me... I'll pay a couple of bucks too.

[@TheInsaneBolt]

That voice over quality was awful...

[@benediktmeyer]

where i can get these soundeffects?

[@KashTheGamerYT]

On FX home

[@benediktmeyer]

@@KashTheGamerYT no i can't find the "impact" sounds on their page

[@lasse1259]

Where do you get the sounds?

[@KashTheGamerYT]

Go in the hitfilm website and download them