Then I wrapped blue and black electrical tape around one end to simulate the handle. For "Henry" I used the plastic tube from the center of a roll of CalComp plotter paper. This consists of some kind of handle with a strong rod coming off of it for the beam. Well it's been a long wait, but finally the equipment and the technique are within our grasp!įirst, make one or more fake lightsabers. This webpage is for informational purposes only, and I recommend using the authentic lightsaber effect only for non-commercial, experimental, amateur filmmaking.)Įver since we saw the original Star Wars in 1977 (when it didn't say "Episode IV A New Hope"), enthusiasts such as myself have been wanting to have the ability to generate similar effects. (Copyright Notice: The word "lightsaber" is probably owned by Lucasfilm Ltd., and "Star Wars" definitely is. Or, visit the Actions Tutorial to avoid the use of filmstrip files, and simplify the aura steps.
* More detailed tutorial explicit step-by-step instructions. * Better look truer to the Lucasfilm effect. * Easier and faster ends of saber round automatically. The rotoscoping technique described in this page has been substantially improved since the original "Henry and His New Toy" tutorial! The benefits of the new method are: This tutorial is also featured on TheForce.Net. Lightsaber Effect Rotoscoping In A Premiere Filmstrip Lightsaber Effect Rotoscoping In A Premiere FilmstripĬLICK HERE TO VISIT THE NON-FILMSTRIP, ACTIONS TUTORIAL
0 kommentar(er)
