In this tutorial, we will show you how to create the mesmerizing Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, using Adobe After Effects. Follow these steps to bring this natural wonder to your video projects.

**Step 1: Prepare Your Composition**
Start by creating a new composition in Adobe After Effects. Set the resolution and frame rate according to your project needs. Make sure your composition is long enough to showcase the movement of the auroras.

**Step 2: Create a Solid Layer**
Create a new solid layer by going to **Layer** > **New** > **Solid**. Choose a black color for the solid and name it "Aurora Background". This will serve as the base for your northern lights.

**Step 3: Apply the Fractal Noise Effect**
With the "Aurora Background" layer selected, go to **Effect** > **Noise & Grain** > **Fractal Noise**. This effect will create the base texture for your northern lights.

**Step 4: Adjust Fractal Noise Settings**
In the Fractal Noise settings, adjust the following parameters:

• Fractal Type: Dynamic
• Noise Type: Spline
• Contrast: Increase to make the effect more pronounced
• Brightness: Adjust to get the desired lightness

Animate the evolution parameter to create the movement of the auroras by adding a keyframe at the beginning and end of your timeline.

**Step 5: Apply Color Correction**
Add a color correction effect to give the fractal noise the look of northern lights. Go to **Effect** > **Color Correction** > **Curves** and adjust the color channels to get green and blue hues typical of auroras.

**Step 6: Add Glow Effect**
To make the auroras more vibrant, add a glow effect by going to **Effect** > **Stylize** > **Glow**. Adjust the glow settings to enhance the brightness and spread of the lights.

**Step 7: Create the Aurora Movement**
To simulate the natural movement of the auroras, apply a Turbulent Displace effect by going to **Effect** > **Distort** > **Turbulent Displace**. Animate the evolution and offset turbulence parameters to create flowing movements.

**Step 8: Composite the Auroras**
Place your aurora composition over a background image or video. Adjust the blending mode to Screen or Add to make the auroras blend seamlessly with the background. Use masks and opacity adjustments to refine the look.

**Step 9: Final Adjustments**
Add any final touches such as additional color grading, lens flares, or stars to enhance the realism of the scene. Make sure the overall composition looks balanced and natural.

For a detailed, step-by-step guide on creating the Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis using Adobe After Effects, watch the full video tutorial.