STAR WARS Lightsaber Tutorial | After Effects

[@willcarmack]

Hey, I just posted a new super easy Zach King tutorial on how to create an infinite amount of toilet paper (or any object) Watch it after this tutorial! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWrEgoF9r96gbK8

[@johnshedIetsky]

is after effects free?

[@jewboyreacts]

I’m not choosing between DaVinci Resolve and Premiere Pro, but this is way easier in DaVinci Resolve. Have you ever heard of soft glow

[@robertovega7426]

PLEASE repent and trust alone in Christ, dont put it off until tomorrow because we arent promised one. May God bless you and your family Will!

[@asmodeus3447]

And the sound effects :/

[@bullkotten3285]

1:21 what did u say IM or what M? i dont know that shortcut

[@kimsidorski220]

This was the easy part, now its time to make the fake light on the environment and skin

[@somespoiledfanboy]

Well you could have a glowing lightsaber and just rotoecope the saber and keep the light

[@willcarmack]

thats my next tutorial!!! it comes out in 4 days

[@thehandyguy]

@@willcarmack can't wait

[@eliteente8843]

Will Carmack Yeah, excited for that video.

[@ero7381]

Will Carmack I don't see the video

[@Jjw338]

i respect the hell out of your teaching skills using editing softwares. you explain everything step by step so everyone can fully understand what to do, and what they can learn from it. respect man. keep the good work up.

[@darthvader8229]

Kylo Ren hi grandson

[@phoenixeqt1044]

i dont think i will get any1 to respond so do you know why my lightsaber disappears every time i precompose

[@jonathonchandnoit6741]

This was actually a really easy to follow tutorial, I dont even know how to use AE at all but I could follow this, thank you

[@spontaneouspengiun6179]

On my screen there isn’t a mode section to press screen. How’d you get it

[@sizzy2652]

Though*

[@jonathonchandnoit6741]

@@sizzy2652 who are you replying too....

[@shreysharma726]

yeah ......give us some lightsaber duel .........may the force be with you !!!

[@nicholassmith8759]

Be honest, this is the first effect most people tried to do in after effects

[@buizelmeme6288]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ognyanstrelkov3773]

Nicholas Smith I tried a gunshot (muzzle flash, smoke and a wound)

[@kira-yw6zn]

Now days its better to use a free plugin called "saber"

[@jotenboffen]

This is the reason I downloaded After Effects in the first place. I have some lightsaber stuff on my channel😉

[@kuyajames1]

@@jotenboffen Sounds about right! :D

[@X_whatever]

Why am I watching this? I don’t even have after effects. 🤣

[@masterevan1031]

Lol same 😂 I

[@sindrisnrsigursson3079]

Same

[@emonik]

I do xD

[@sicarius7482]

lmao SAME

[@shadox3079]

guys just crack it like everyone does lol

[@PowerWildMetal]

Holy crap, you did it without any plug in, gg man, i keep your vid in mind

[@juanbilbao3848]

Another way to do it. Use a green stick with black parts in the beginning and the end of the laser. Track the 2 points using rotation and movement tracking. Create a solid and add the VC saber plugin in it. Attach the start and end points to the tracking from earlier Change a bit the settings depending on your side. Finally add plugin shine to the lightsaber There you got it

[@bluebarry8842]

juanbp0411 hey can you guide me through this

[@ByRoherr]

You just helped me animate my first lightsaber in After Effects. I'm so glad!!! You helped me reach a dream I've had since I was a kid: create a lightsaber

[@themicolashman]

2:20 I enjoyed how he said that he made it like you were swinging it in a specific Direction, the way it looked reminded me of Tartakovsky’s clone wars, and how the savers looked in battle, unlike the straight line in Star Wars media and movies.

[@shavezkhan3442]

Can't imagine how long this took but looks insaneeeee, hats off bro

[@willmilner]

I've seen someone else do this exact same thing, but your tutorial is just so much more interesting and easier to follow.

[@JayeshMandloi]

please watch my roto work on kzbin.info/www/bejne/apKodmqogpiZnZY

[@kavinsuresh5468]

The guy in the thumbnail is the random civilian who ran off with mace Windu's lightsaber after he fell down from the building

[@conradgueli]

One of the best tutorials on youtube. subed!

[@AaronGRandall]

Flashback to 2005 when every "VFX" channel uploads a lightsaber tutorial...

[@jacobcass951]

After 11 months i will respond

[@starwarscity9568]

@@jacobcass951 when?

[@jasperbayless]

Best tutorial on youtube! Love it.

[@martynbolam9932]

I see that the force is strong in this guy for showing us his tutorial.

[@thespicevfx5665]

You just earned a subscriber

[@BuonCo]

This is great, i usually use Saber plug in myself, but when i use this technique with masks, i don't use mask feather, i use the glow effect x2, (1 tight, 1 wide) then use add mode instead. Some subtle shifts, but i like it. Nice work with the rapidly quick tutorial! Keep em coming!

[@joaonunes1037]

this the more simple and fun way I have found until now, thanks for this great tutorial mate :D

[@ΗΗΗΗΗΗ0000]

I just realised you are the guy that says when there is a will there is a way! I like your outtro back in the day man!

[@cameronreid4630]

This was possibly the best tutorial ever made. Easy asf to follow thank you 🤝

[@static4448]

This was easy AF to follow, thanks!

[@devilsoup3718]

I would just use the saber plugin by video copilot it s much easier and it looks really good the plugin in also free

[@lackinthebox]

This was a very good tutorial, thank you so much man

[@joonatanlass]

Straight to the point!

[@dei-wan-grey3888]

That’s A Awesome tutorial Man Happy Holidays

[@matthewvietzke]

Let’s goooo I’m hyped for this! I mean first Andreas hem then matti then peter uploads then you! How can this day get any better!!

[@jarmez2110]

The saber choreography was better here then in the sequels.

[@JamieMadrox16]

Best tutorial

[@DarkBraveStuff]

Well the concept works in Vegas Pro 17

[@prod.konabeatz3745]

Question: How would I mask the saber if it goes behind my back?

[@deve8_exe]

Bro thank you so much for this tutorial, this was my first effect and I'm really happy with how it turned out, I do have a question, what do I do if I have two sabers in one frame?

[@TazarZero]

Then you'll be doing this process twice.

[@stopmotionhome9659]

hello, a recommendation to you is put on the light saber´s crash a flare, I think that you would can do that with optical flares or lens flare, grat tutorial. like

[@tommy_41]

This was actually really helpful

[@noahve]

You're really good at this!

[@vegealienbrain]

Loved it Man !!!!! You made it so easy for everyone

[@WanwanStudio16]

Thank you so much. You teach very good. It's easy to follow your step to make a good light saber.

[@bobby8745]

Will, you are awesome! I found your channel due to the reason I have followed Manfred for years. Keep doing what you are doing!

[@JayeshMandloi]

please watch my roto work on kzbin.info/www/bejne/apKodmqogpiZnZY

[@justmattika7945]

@@JayeshMandloi no

[@theodorethegreat1668]

I tried that and it was cool! Thanks alot! 😁😁😁😁

[@yaqueprimo]

GOD TUTORIAL THANK YOU

[@ICEY_BOY]

THANKS MAN

[@chris_monke]

Thank you so much this took like 30 minutes

[@valcurion570]

Thanks my friend

[@JordanPringVlogs]

great tutorial but Saber is a great plug in, and it's free, saves a lot of time on roto and you get a crap load of customisation

[@walkingcushion9161]

Jordi Pring yes

[@falfieri3167]

Also has accurate motion blur

[@circleinfo]

Exactly, he has done it the way it was done in 2008. Ten times the work. lol

[@LukasOll]

Falfieri the blur didn’t work for me

[@Roilumaster]

Wow this is the first video that helped

[@galenabsmith]

lITTERALLY BEST TUTORIAL FORL IGHTSABER EVER

[@goldengoat1737]

DUDE! Awesome!

[@ranigaryrey6999]

Amazing!!! Thanks for simplifying this tutorial😍😍😍😍😍

[@jonathansaballa8066]

Wow! This is awesome tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@c.istopmotionstudio1900]

Will it work for LEGO stop motion? I’m making an Anakin vs Obi wan.

[@bulky3804]

Yo man, great vid, Just some advice, always go back after kayframing and make sure that you masked every layer, there was a frame at 5:15 that wasnt masked and it realy stood out to me. I know that this vid was just a tutorial but its just to help anyone else and prevent this mistake from happening to an important video ☺ Dont mean to hate at all tho

[@bulky3804]

@TrueRangaBoi Hey it's my job to see things other people dont!😁

[@BillyW012]

Brings me back to the days I learned how to do this from Ryan Weiber’s tutorials. Anyone else?

[@Apotheecary]

So do you suggest doing this method or using the alternative saber plugin?

[@cuzwhynot9657]

Alright I understand this, *time to get after effects*

[@sureiwill1302]

20$ a month

[@cuzwhynot9657]

sureiwill Oof

[@sureiwill1302]

Or 60$ if you want to export videoy

[@cuzwhynot9657]

sureiwill my god!

[@sureiwill1302]

Aaaand 400$ a month if you want to use it on more than one pc. i currently pay 700

[@theofficialbonsaitree8303]

That was epic, and this will definitely help my channel, thanks man 😁

[@poktott]

Nice brooo

[@alextech6587]

Can I just use a stick instead of a lightsaber??

[@benspringhall9451]

When I click screen on the pre-comp, the light from the saber does not come through, it is just the normal footage without the pre comp

[@samwhale530]

did you ever resolve this issue?

[@abenpr.]

Great video, but if you want to use a home made saber and have the plastic and strips how to erase those??

[@CalmaxFilm]

Perfect thank you

[@PaImerL]

Do u need to click the stopwatch and M or is that optinail and if u didn’t would rewen ur projec

[@sh6rvin]

Palmer Lupien you have to hit the stop watch

[@iliesalioui9302]

Thanks you so much for your tutorial (from france)

[@impact.4122]

Very good tutorial. I’m new to Facebook editing and this is very informative

[@KurooNegai]

Thank you soo much for explaining. 👍👍🤚👌😃

[@mrrandomnoob8954]

I find this helpful!

[@sethmcelroy9572]

Thanks. But can you put a link to that specific software you`re using please?

[@TheLondonMiner]

Will Carmack great video, but could you tell what specs your using on your laptop please..

[@emuliusv]

Hey did you know you're running out of disk space?

tripple like!!!

[@henryfeolino4873]

Damn! You're good man!!

[@skeletonsniper8227]

You are an amazing person

[@yuzhou7451]

What computer do u use? Great video btw easy to understand

[@dyingeveryseconds396]

I am trying to do this right now...but i don't know what is command key please help me..i am using a normal computer keyboard

[@TommyDaSavage]

Why not just use the beam effect and track the motion? Add motion blur and you’re gold. Right? Am I missing something?

[@ahrry7247]

4:15 there is no mode tab for me what do i do?

[@NoxiVojta]

Nice, but do you know about Saber plugin? :) It's easier and better... ;)

[@JayeshMandloi]

please watch my roto work on kzbin.info/www/bejne/apKodmqogpiZnZY

[@TomSidProductions]

so much better

[@EzDyt]

Saber does not look better

[@defaultaccount9522]

Really easy to follow....

[@FindingTheForce]

Frame by frame.... are you serious!?! 😱

[@kimsidorski220]

this would be much easier if there was a physical blade that can be motion tracked, but otherwise you gotta do this frame by frame.

[@TRET1_1]

Thank you!!!!

[@Shivam_Shukla]

Was waiting for this! 🙌🏻🔥

[@ivanquesadilla378]

Thank you!

[@stevee6305]

Great tutorial!

[@noahwalker284]

I can't move each vertices of the mask individually while the mask path is keyframed. It only moves the entirety of the mask. Really getting on my nerves please help

[@aethereoo]

Thanks man

[@Creativo94]

Simply amazing thank you so much!

[@Divasees]

Eyyyyy!!! I was looking for some tutorials today and here you are uploading this, i loved that video alot💙

[@JayeshMandloi]

please watch my roto work on kzbin.info/www/bejne/apKodmqogpiZnZY

[@movieshake4945]

Jayesh Mandloi Stfu

[@skyler2579]

Can you do a tutorial on how to make curves with the pen tool and how to move the curves without them looking wack so my lightsaber looks more realistic

[@lukeyjukey]

What about the saber plug in? What’s your opinions on that?

[@yeremiamanek262]

Can i do this on Premier Pro?

[@CloneNo1]

Great tutorial! - but would it not be a lot simpler and easier to just use the free Video Copilot Saber Plugin??

[@MitchellBeattie]

Why don't you use video copilot saber plug in and track it on top of the saber? Purely curious on the difference

[@TroyChriest]

Great video!

[@imperialgaming1822]

good job mate

[@idabagusganggaodaka2438]

Thank you sir

[@charlesispi]

but the lightsaber is blue... so shouldn't you just be able to key it out? i mean the window would interfere but you can just make another mask, one that doesn't need as much precision. oh and to add the effect, cant you just track the handle in your hand?

[@ahmadyassin4958]

Awesome done!

[@LukeFor3ver]

Guys guys... If you wanna do the most easier lightsaber effect way.. You should head on to videocopilot and learn the "SABER" tutorial. Everything is being done for you. Is just that you need to trace them out frame by frame. go check it out. its been released like 5 years now lol.. But hey.. For starters I do highly recommend that you should learn this tutorial first as its the basics and a good start.

[@Gojimaster54]

thank you

[@brentatkinson8051]

Thanks for this. When I export the final, the light saber "effect" is a frame or 2 behind in my final .mp4? It looks fine when played in AE.Any ideas?