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How to Create Kylo Ren's Lightsaber in After Effects

Arnaud Melis ·July 17, 2024

How to Create Kylo Ren's Lightsaber in After Effects

Recreating Kylo Ren's Lightsaber Using After Effects

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create Kylo Ren's iconic lightsaber from Star Wars: The Force Awakens using Adobe After Effects. Unlike traditional lightsabers, Kylo Ren's lightsaber has a unique and distinctive look.

To achieve this effect, we'll use the free Saber plugin from Video Copilot, which you can download here. This powerful plugin allows you to create light beams, lasers, neon lights, and more. Today, we'll focus on using it to recreate Kylo Ren's lightsaber.

Whether you're a huge Star Wars fan or looking to enhance your visual effects skills, don't miss this step-by-step guide to creating Kylo Ren's lightsaber in Adobe After Effects.