Three In The Afternoon Lightsaber Prop Tutorial

[JDAWG7996]

can you also use the anakin clones saber

[oblivion3211]

can we make one without sound

[CamperThatGuy]

Cant we buy one from you then

[danerfkid]

sorry for all the comments, but i realized i could make one that has the blade configuration in there really good, and on that is just the hilt

[danerfkid]

my idea is that i get some kind of flat surface in the bottom, glue a coupling to it.

then copy youre blade setup and screw the metal coupling to the one that is glued to the flat surface in the bottom.

next, put the cap on the top.

my problem is that i can't get find a way to get the flat surface on the bottom to stay there good.

also, the couplings screwed together might not hold tight enough.

any ideas are welcome

[danerfkid]

is the cpvc hollow or not?

[eluthien70]

Great job, man!! Thanks for this tutorial!! =)

[vh2k]

Great tutorial, thanks Travis

[xbox360master5]

finally a good tutorial

[boorelius]

The hilt's too big!

[tenorsax44]

can you use Phantom menace lightsabers

[tenorsax44]

fbtravis can you use Phantom menace lightsabers

[kevinkrust]

what editing software do you use?

[JoeDrinksCoke]

what do u mean like buzz? like they make the sound?

[JeffHardy35903]

i got a fishing pole painted the handle silver and painted the rod red and it was perfect for my movie

[LALutuber21]

i'm curious, what 'saber did you use for your alternate one in 6 in the morning? (the one that you got in the mail in the begging)

[FlippHD]

@LALutuber21 he used the hilt from a MR Force FX Luke ROTJ and removed the blade

[LALutuber21]

@FlippHD thanks. i always liked that blade.

[MrDarkbloodlust]

really g.i.joe line lmao

[cocopoofer]

9:37 Look's Like The Perfect Mini Lightsaber

[hanahn1]

what is the best software to use????? :)

[ghost1dramik]

i still have that same exact windu lightsaber lol, i might try to make this

[James26031993]

@ghost1dramik heh same

[MusicMan53100]

creativity at its BEST!

[mrstopmotion1234]

love star wars

[Vampirez41]

Can you do a tutorial on the obi wan kenobi lightsaber that you used in 6 in the morning? And BTW i think the videos are amazing. Better than i could ever do.

[jeffhardde]

how long is the steel coupling, I know its 1 inch around but how long is it?

[GermanTrailerHD]

can i have a lightsaber PLSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS =)

[KingVerdo]

You guys need to make more videos!

[EpicStudios1]

I see the Mace ones most often. But don't see Obi-Wan's. This is the best idea I have found. Thanks!

[Mike28115]

CARBON FIBER?!?! who spends that much for a video!?! unless, it's going to land you a film editing job....

[xJarlanx]

12:03 Someone's playing Jedi Knight...

[ChapterFourBand]

What program do u guys use?

[TheWhoaDude]

I wept when he said you had to break the toy. :'(

[Pooley10100]

how big of a whole do u have to drill in the plastic cap?

[Sharkman4life]

Kool! What software did you use to do the editing for the blade and sound? Plz respond to me

[TheWhoaDude]

@Sharkman4life Sony Vegas is a great video editing tool and is good for adding sound, Adobe After Effects is what I use for my lightsaber effects but there are plenty of free programs out there you could use

[BLOODREAPER123456]

what the hell is "rbd2"?



[TheCoruscant2]

@BLOODREAPER123456 that was probably RVD 2 - Ryan vs Brandon 2

[bleederjr]

its 2010, do you know if anyone sels those types anymore??

[BigSeayProductions]

i used a 3/4 inch steel coupling and it works just the same....but u have to add a little more tape on the ends to keep it in place but yeah it works great

[redandbluetoad]

can you make me one

[WataAtaCrackah]

isn't gaphers tape just another name for duct tape?

[EASfan823]

could you also use those cheap 8 dollar ones like they sell in target?

[TateSkywalker]

Mace Windu's Ep 1 lightsaber. Or Luminara's Ep 2 lightsaber. Ask my parents? how old do you think people are that are watching you vid 12 lol.

[YHVlogs]

or you can just make your own design from random plumbing parts. More cheaper and more sexier looking with the chrome finish. :) i personally don't like these plastic, replica made lightsabers because they aren't very sporting and they're unorthodox when having a lightsaber prop, but do what you want.

[yoyoace02]

I prefer to construct Lightsaber props out of PVC Pipe parts, but I must say, What you did was VERY impressive! I'm tempted to try this out just because it's a brilliant design.

[kingkristian971]

Hey guys , how to u block out the pipe tht u put in the saber wen ur shooting the movie????

[StickManMovieMaker1]

@kingkristian971 Take the blade out then start recording again.

[TRIVIUMrocker123]

I have that same lightsaber o_o

[deltaA320]

where did u get the stick for the lightsaber?

[yoyoace02]

@deltaA320 If your talking about the blade, it's just 1/2" CPVC Pipe he got at Lowe's. I'm pretty sure he said that in the video.

[deltaA320]

where do u buy the "stick"?

[SharpsterDaPwner]

Obi Won Ones, xP hard to say

[NIKEo76]

I have the mace windu one. I lost that little piece to keep it sturdy.

[dragoontom4]

wat do u use for the effects do u use after effects?

[miiguy1]

How are you supposed to but the materials from home depot and the lightsaber toys without money?

[hmmg98]

ok i know how to make the lightsaber hilt think (ive done it) but now how the heck do i get it to glow

[imspartakus]

How do you get the blade out of the hilt for the luke skywalker fx u had in six in the morning?

[ilovehpwands]

Can u make a lightsaber prop with the pop up ones

[bouchandre]

@ilovehpwands yes by removing everything inside including the red arrow button and the metal strip attached to it. you can now insert anything you want inside and secure it with a screw that you put where the red button was

[EddieLowFilthSlayer]

Doesn't it figure that it's impossible to find these in stores now?

[sonofgalowfire]

@EddieLowFilthSlayer this was made in 2007 and it wasnt imposible back then. if u cant find any of the ones hees talking about i think i remember seeing a "make ur own" kit, which would be good for making them too. im debeting wether to get one of those or make one with one of my old ones.=]

[EddieLowFilthSlayer]

@sonofgalowfire I know you can make your own, like on Big Yellow Box, but my problem is that I don't have all the fancy power tools and stuff required to cut the pipe and whatnot.

[sonofgalowfire]

@EddieLowFilthSlayer you dont need power tools. i dont have them either. if ur struggling to find all of the tools then sub some. eg i use dowl wood for the blade instead of plastic caus i dont no where to get plastic stuff. u need to comprimise wik some stuff.

[EddieLowFilthSlayer]

@sonofgalowfire If you don't need power tools, how else do you cut the pipe?

[sonofgalowfire]

@EddieLowFilthSlayer ever heard of a saw.if u dont have one in ur shed, buy one and if ur the same age as me get one from ur school.

[EddieLowFilthSlayer]

@sonofgalowfire Screw that.

[DarthRiley]

does it work with count ducku or however u spell it

[skaterscallejeros]

idont like this video because the sword does not hide

[bouchandre]

@skaterscallejeros you just remove the blade in another shot

[zydivids]

three in the afternoon and six in the morning rock they were made great

[thelilboii]

what program do you use to do the lightsaber effects?

[khalil10181]

can i have some some of these sabers?imm maing movies with my friends and we need props

[munchchewy0]

at 3 7 wat is that thing in the back that appears?

[OzzyJ0]

thats not mace windus one and i havent seen that kind anywhere

[cdm0048]

nice vid

can u make one showing how to do the spec effects plz???

[RLRuneScapeAdventure]

I thought Clone Wars came out in 02?

[timtimsupaface]

man you r so kick ass thanks for the video it helped out a lot.

[thebouncerplayer]

if i could i would just get one from nick gillard

[ScouttheDoggieFan]

you can actually make a real light saber with intense power lasers 670$ although they are huge rectangular lasers that cut most materials. The trick is to make it fit in a capsule like a light saber which we can do right now because we do not have advanced enough micro technologies which is a shame.

[coolanham]

how do you make it glow

[zimores]

hey if u search on google halloween costume lightsaber, click on the first one and look around. they have some cheap ones on there that look like they could help you travis

[legotanner]

um gow do you get it with a blade and without?

[MrFaz456]

If you want to make it glow then download lsmaker,LOL

[rockingod999]

you can also use the create your own lightsaber kit

[MercOhra]

Now. How do you make it glow ?!?

[legotanner]

@MercOhra use ls maker

[sensay111]

where did u get nth japan one

[TheMichaelJacksonPop]

do you do the same on the obi wan one to?

[groenea]

Now that's a great idea. How to show kids how to steal 1 inch cuplinks with a lightsaber :P

[lolib63]

don't be so hard on thim THAY DID GOOD do it yor won way!

[1011Ev]

you did great on the three in the morning

six in the morning!!!

[1011Ev]

Where can I get the toy to make a lightsaber?

I'm trying different types!

[xdarkman974]

Nice job with the videos I want to try to make one for my own lightsaber family duels

[quasak5]

what website is the clone sabers

[emiliotenor4life]

wher do you live dude?

[tucker1426100]

why not just use the 7.00$ lightsabers and use whats there

[BestFilmproducer]

PLEASE READ MY QUESTION!

But...

Doesn´t matter how good your stuff is which you´ve bought, you´ll still need a lot of computer effects to designe the lightsabers to look real.

And I know that that´s the most difficult part ´cause you have to draw this glowing blade on the lightsabers on each frame.

And here comes my question:

Why do you need so expensive materials? I mean 20 bugs is still alot...Couldn´t you just use a normal plastic sword and then color the blade on your comp. after it?

[Supersonic11223344]

boring

[basiliskhunter303]

why are u watching then

[GeniusTwisted]

Question...

I am doing a fan video with some friends, and I am in charge of building the sabers...drew the short straw and all. We've been dueling with 3/4" wooden dowels as the blades. The wood is poplar. They are very hard, very straight, they don't bend, and they seem to hold up very well. I painted them blaze-orange to make them easier to see when roto-scoping. I'm just wondering if there is some reason why no one else seems to use wood.

[KillTheFuckingPhone]

@GeniusTwisted Probably because wood is heavier than pvc and aluminium. Remember that the light in a lightsaber doesn't weigh anything ;)

[CodyPlayStationGamer]

This is kool. I love these videos

[shimfa100]

that is not cool bro how the hell you you make it sling out

[HALOFREAK31]

they dont sell the clone wars ones anymore i only have a spring lightsaber

[123123codeRED]

same here xcept u culd get it on ebay

[HALOFREAK31]

nice vid ima gonna try it

[SoccaChicky07]

cool

[bolpkia951]

thx neat n tidy!!!

[TheClankMan]

well.. it doesnt glow like in the movie..

[BloodmoonInc]

yep thats why you need an editing program

[AdamJFluerant]

neat

[TheBubble987]

damn nice!

[lixinze1997]

lol thats pretty kewl ill have 2 try that :)

[TREVORVADER]

where did you the mace windu one at ?

[Mu4dD1b15]

This is the same thing almost that George Lucas's people used for their light sabers.

[RAVENCRYDARKSTAR]

Episode II was realesed in 2002

[TREVORVADER]

i'm wondering about nine in the evening

[KEVQUATRO1]

Travis how do you add special effects?

[alldud13]

tyvm lol it works just well for my play next week lol

[jpman90]

Never mind i did what you did and it worked

[jpman90]

Hey Travis,when you had that red color tube was that Carbin fiber or PVC tube?I like the 3 in the afternoon and the 6 in the morning.

[skeeterb2006]

one good site I've found is the Big Yellow Box. It has eight styles of light saber hilts that can be used and are easy to put together. And for the blade effect, just search here on youtube for Lightsaber Tutorial.

[SouthCountyGal]

So now that I know how to make the prop, how do I do the actual blade effect?

[itachi1303]

Use an editing program like LS Maker or after effects...

[Woodenbiker133]

find a program online, you can also buy one i think, but the ones online work just fine,

[MikeeyD01]

do you like star wars ?

[mattdal007]

isn't that obvious?

[jedi1000]

easy im going today thanks travis

[blhc11]

200th avaluation yay(5 stars of course)

p.s:thank you for the sugestion

[indyman12345]

can u do a tutorial on doing the actual blade effect?

[lars428]

cool :)

your theory is right!

i think i founf the obi wan, mace windu, and the darth vader one.

for halloween costumes.

[SouthCountyGal]

Which website did you find them on? There are so many...

[legojedi109]

hey i know a newer lightsaber that could work as a prop. its the yoda training lightsaber its parts are unscrewable and it has a lot of space on the inside.

[darthjay13]

at 1:39 the blade is still there but in the movie its not there howd u do that

[trunks97]

Maybe they filmed it two times? I dunno but i guess it is so.

[foxmccloudfan]

Hey travis do u know when nine in the evening is comeing out?

[bleachmaniac18]

what did you guys use for Erin's lightsaber in three and six, it looks kinda like anakin's from episode 2, but it looks shorter around the emitter

[lars428]

those sabers are to old .. cant buy them anymore ..

[romas1995]

ebay

[OptimusPrime851]

Why Didnt you use Force FX sabers

[Dem0nxWingz]

hey said without useing alot of money...force fxs are like 100 bucks...and unless you know what ur doing you gotta send it somewhere to convert it to a removeable blade.

[DemonWithAHumanHeart]

Because they're expensive and can't easily or cheaply be modified for "stunt" sparring.

[sleepboy4]

thx man now i can make a move and try and get a friend 2 dull me

[kylegreat11]

can u take out the blade when u put everything inside the tube and the cupling

thanks

[i8urm0m]

u can use adobe after effects, sony vegas, final cut, apple motion, theres a lot you can use

[CaptainAubie]

man, this video really helped alot

[shawnweiswii]

did the blade from corys lightsaber really break?

[sharks0003]

"It's not very strong and it breaks"

[theyoungJoker]

What software did you use to Make the lightsaber become real looking?

[goku223344]

try using after effects

[gabeyraymond]

Mr. Wieber uses adobe after effects from what i remember, CS3, witch is extremely expensive but i here people know how to jack it for free from online, (try there crap at your own risk, getting that online is extremely illegal, because its like 500 bucks, i think) but if your a beginner i recommend LSMaker, witch was made by a dude who wants it to be free online, its easy, but crappy.

[Nirad007]

what about coreography?? how did you do that??

[ZinkProduction]

Were going to make a video of a Star Wars fight. How do you make the light sabors look reall in the video?

[a4o31]

ya, why do they make the hilts big on the toys

[cottond44]

It's so they can fit all that light up, vibrating (heh), flicking stuff in it.

[TheDvnjrny]

If you have the Darth Vader lightsaber that lights up and makes noise how do you get the light bulb to come out and get the blade out? Mine is stuck.

[Devastator003]

wow you have done a really great piece of work.

The short movie's are really brilliant.

Great work.

It's awesome.

[phnxgndm]

Thanks a million man. My local hardware store didn't have the exact pieces that you used so I had to improvise a little, but I just finished fitting two carbon fiber rods into the toy sabers.

Oh yeah, just something to put out for others in case you're wondering. If you'll remember, there used to be a "custom lightsaber" kit sold in stores. This also works for those and it lets you add a little bit to it by customizing your saber.

[kenny1528]

thats amasing thanks for telling us how to create the movie prop

[DDRNinja777]

thanks dude! I"ve wanted to do a light saber fight film for a while but i didn't know how to do the props. This video helped a lot! Thanks again!

[issurxozo]

You got no money? adobe after effects cost over 600 bucks

[DarthXephron]

ryan weiber did it for them.

[wratheddrummer]

Unless your a pirater and use torrents.

[CaptainAshMorrigan]

Piracy never died, it just got more discrete.

[nosam1998]

actully it costed 999$

[issurxozo]

the lightsaber you had in six in the morning how did you get the stick in such a small hilt?