Adobe After Effects | Simple Lightning Effect

[Ibnsyed6]

Cool... your a star wars fan

[kidblade11]

this is cool ima have to do it lol

[MrThinkerbox]

how do i make it go away

[Pyroguy81494]

how do u get the lightning to move with u? is there a way to motion track it so it follows ur finger or any other part

[Yannakis30]

@Pyroguy81494 i have the same prob with you

[Pyroguy81494]

@Yannakis30 i figured it out on the left where the lightning adjustments r ull c a watch just click that n thats how u do it, i have another problem now the advanced lightning doesnt move

[rusepower]

but how to stop when the light is over

[rusepower]

thanks man you help me

[AwesomenessIndust]

When I select the lightning effect, it takes away my video image and replaces it with a black screen and the lightning!

[TheMagicalCardKId]

@AwesomenessIndust don't do advanced lightning

[CuteGrenade]

how the hell do i make it stop?

[cutemandy69]

wow so cool thanks

[mercenary128]

Magic!

[tupacBIG26]

Also, how do you make the lightning move during when the movie is being played?

[tupacBIG26]

Also, how do you make the lightning move during when the movie is being played?

[tupacBIG26]

the lightning works, but the background goes black. Please help me on this matter...

[hitkid74]

safe G

[afonsotorre]

Whenever I put the lightning over the video, the video goes all black with the lightning, any help?

[FrozenFire1997]

@afonsotorre click composite on original in the effect controls.

[afonsotorre]

@FrozenFire1997 thanks

[harasielite]

Great tutorial- when i do this in AE im gonna add the same type of enviroment light you get from a gunshot- to add more effect

[foxanxahoor]

Great tutorial man! finally found someone who is teaching this too instead of just showing there work! Thanks

[Bailthesnail]

ORSHIM THANKS!!!!

[SuperBillionareMan]

thanks

[wifimax1]

I tried this, but i don't know if i did good, can someone look at my channel and tell me if i did good?

[EnJoeyment]

They switched it up a bit just search it type lightning on search and it will show where it is mine's in obsolete.

[privicchaps]

@CallOfDuTyMac lol your comment is well helpful tbh i was like ahh screw it then i read it :L

[edwar101]

wait, what program is this?

[Drivingkyle]

@edwar101 seriously... why don't you read the title before you click on a video / comment a stuped question...

[TheAstroBlazed]

like your shirt haha

[floridapaceman]

When using the timeline and adjusting position of lightning effect with time, how do you just end the effect?

[1994McLeod]

when i change the width, i can't see the change on my video, do you have it change it a lot before you can tell the difference??

[parth311094]

can you give me the serial number ???? i'm using trail version, what's happend after 30 days ???

[kylemandujano3eminem]

i have cs5 and generate does not have lightning option HELP!!!

[SaM52461]

how do u end the lightning? :/

[langile1]

@SaM52461 keyframe opacity is one way

[ModNationLandEU]

Nice video, really! Very helpful step by step tutorial! More! Im from Finland and my comment in Finnish: Hyvä video, tosiaan! Hyvin auttava askel askeleelta opetus!

[MCWauwsome]

Try rendering your video at 720p

[ThePinkbluered3]

So simple! I totally get it, thx!

[jaysonr0]

make more tutorials with after effects, and i i wont unsubscribe :)

[dudeimdudely]

if you have cs5 and you want lightning go to : Effects and then go to obsolete and there should stand lightning;)

[House3272]

CS5 is under obsolete.

[byakugan422]

hey dude nice vid and good description but one question for ya and that's where can i find the lightining effect in adobe photoshop Cs5 please tell me

[Nyukable]

Little snag, after i click the generate advanced lightning ( was the only option lightning related) it overid the video and it shows just the lighting on a back blackground. if anyone can help. APPRECIATED

[flexan4o]

I did something and my timeline disappeared!!!! How the hell can I get it back??? And how do I save the final video with the finished lightning? It just saves some stupid untitled project that isn't a video and that's all!!!! PLS help me because I'm on the edge of smashing my computer!!!!!!!!

[ZeeCon300]

ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS COST SIX HUNDRED MOTHER FUCKING DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!! HOLY MOTHER FUCKING SHIT!!!

[TheViperousSatyr]

@ZeeCon300 thats y i torrent o_o

[sidwardo1975]

its soooo much simpler to use advanced lighting instead of the lightning effect

[Xplications]

good tutorial! :) and what version of adobe after effects is this? :)

[08killerkill]

@Xplications

I think it is cs5..:)

[MouniGuyProductions]

a dont have lighting in my generate effects

[awsumnobo]

@MouniGuyProductions You can find it in Effects -> Obsolete -> Lightning

[BungholeMcGee]

@MouniGuyProductions normal lightning is in obselete if thats what your talking about

[ThePinkbluered3]

@MouniGuyProductions because you have a different version

[95oswald95]

@MouniGuyProductions go to render instead :D i didnt eather

[jacktoto7497battle]

@MouniGuyProductions search in the help box

[Drivingkyle]

@jacktoto7497battle im having the same problem as MouniGuyProductions... I searched it in the help box and it gave me the definition on it, how do i get it though?

[jacktoto7497battle]

@Drivingkyle try searching for lightning in the effects and presets menu

[Drivingkyle]

@jacktoto7497battle yeah i found that shorty after I posted the question, Thanks anyway!

[playerwild24]

@MouniGuyProductions i thought i didnt have lightning but in fact go , to obsolete , and then it will be there



[Tehrizmo]

@MouniGuyProductions It's the "advanced lighning" at the top of the generate list. It's in the trial addition of After Effects so you should see it.

[TheSKITS8D]

@MouniGuyProductions go to advanced lighting on generate it looks better too

[sarahcube12]

@MouniGuyProductions if you dont have it in that section its under effects obsolete :)

[M1necraftTutorials]

@MouniGuyProductions TO FIND THE LIGHTING GO TO EFFECTS OBSOLETE AND THERE IS LIGHTING!

THUMBS UP SO EVERY ONE CAN SEE!

[taxi911]

@MouniGuyProductions try obsolete effects, that's where mine were.

oh wait, nevermind, this post is 10 months old. I'm sure you must've found it by now :P

[demented97]

omg thi is the coolest thing

[Nuruvan]

Use snagit way better but anyhoo great tutorial

[MultiTechnoFreek]

My video is just showing up as black ???????

[GnomeClubProductions]

Great tutorial!

[computergenie1]

i maked a lightning vido in lessthan 2 mn yeah i am the emperor

[Shahrukhali139]

great 

[CortanaFTW]

uh... I only have advanced lightning

[TheSneakyPelican]

@CortanaFTW  Its in effect/obselete/lightning

[schoolsucksish]

can you add some cool sounds to make it more realistic??

[08killerkill]

@schoolsucksish

YEAh!

[redogy1]

nuce vid

[Tysomba]

i do mine and it just takes my vid away then shows black then a lightning bolt going down and it sucks u cant do qanything wtf

[TheJeempy]

I don't have that patent stuff.. how do I get it?

[dugy40]

Help, mine dont have a lightning choice , i only see advanced lightning

[PetoEntertainment]

@dugy40 Go to, Effects, Obsolete, lightning. Hope I helped! :)

[geomastah08]

cool dude tnx!

[djroan11]

lol cool......thanx man :D

[cseert]

yes they do take mpeg formats

[Shatta5]

Best tutorial I see so far.. thanks man!

[skwizzgar]

whenever i import something, its in slow motion...what the cunt fuck?

[MrTomtom3d]

Good tutorial nice and clear thanks!

[WOWFanNumba1]

i hope this helps me becuz me and my bro are going to making lightning videos in December,2010 so thx

[Sk8onURown]

try a bioshock electro bolt plasmid video using this

[MegaFirehero]

I don't have lightning

[AceTrainerKayden]

how to make the lightning follow your hand?

[Babcemakedonce1]

@AceTrainerKayden yeah how do you do that

[AceTrainerKayden]

@Babcemakedonce1 to make the lightning follow ur hand u can use a tracker or after .5 seconds press Ctrl+D and put it the exact place that you want it

[sem785]

Hi DiMco,

I can't seem to move my lightning with my hands??? Can you help me out?

[TheGuppyShow]

Quite informative video...Good Job....Thanx

[usucksir]

easy tutorial to follow, thanks

[freefallproductions3]

how can i do this in apple shake 4?

[NVCasper]

Why dose the "Lighting" effect not show for me?

[Lud0la]

@NVCasper Same for me... I only got the "advanced lightning" :/ help, please! :D

[chromedout]

@Lud0la I have CS5.. its no longer in the Generate Section... its moved to the Obsolete section

[Lud0la]

@chromedout oh, okay. thanks :)

[Godzilla2456]

@legolord14 it basically means you have a shitty computer.

[Chakdegirl]

thanxx for the tutorial but u didnt tell main things such as testing the movie and saving it.....

[doublesob]

very nice

[Jerelybrowne]

nice man

[ClubPenguinBetaTest]

thanx ;] like it.

[2012oreo]

how do yu get it in to your vid?

[rothaga2]

@legolord14

Im sorry, i thought you were being sarcastic. No that is not normal at all. You should look on google for fixes. Good Luck!

[rothaga2]

@legolord14

Nah just remove the hard drive and put in back in. its normal.

[leon8779]

hi how do i make it so i can do my movmet and the lighting apeas? i need help the vids dont load srry and how do i make it disapeas?

[makfreik]

I did same like the tutorial but still the lighting starts in the starting of video...........and

stays still END!!!!

[ThickHeadProductions]

I can work out all the tweaks when making the lightning and make it the way I want it but I can't figure out how to get the lightning into the video. Every time I try, I just get the black background with the lightning, no video. Any advice?

[ImportedChild]

dosent let me split it

[triforceman12]

This tutorial was great... Unfortunately, I have CS4 so they only have an advanced lightning option.

[THETRAVELINGPAINTING]

Coolsome!

[nyc334]

dude mine just shows lightning and gets rid of the video what do i do???

[AjNeverDies]

hey, when i put my video up, it only shows a black screen.. Like there isn't a video..

[greenscreenWTF]

dude i got cs4 and when i look under effeckts, generate it isent there ?? is it a plugin ???

[MCRsTheBlackParade]

i made the lightning, but i cant get it to go from nothing, to lightning from the first scene to where it comes in. it stays on bothe scenes. HELP

[drunkalfuzzyness]

thanks.. that seems so easy.. i rely want this program! quite expensive though.

[Draugnor922]

I dont have the Lightning Effect, only the Advanced Lightning Effect.

Where can i find it?

[MrMasterMan007]

@Draugnor922 try going to effect>obsolete>lighting and that should be it. I hoped it helped :)

[TurtleStudios333]

I click split layer and nothing happens

[NeroStrider]

@TurtleStudios333 make sure you have selected where you want the lightning on your timeline

[heroicham]

omg thank you so much man this is so easy now, i owe you one bro :D

[RedDaggerSoftware]

nice tut dude

[andre11156]

thanks but how do you make the lighting disappear in the end

[Kidzrule743]

Thanks dude! Look at my channel! I just made a video using this tutorial! You were a big help! I put a link to this vid in the description :D

[pappa542]

do it support .3gp vids? cuz on me it says it can't

[Winroz666]

i cant find the lighting..

[LGeckoProductions]

in cs4 is under Obsolete

[joey15545]

b4 posting pls tell where to download the plugins think for the users who don have plugins so pls links for plugins

[madzorthemonster]

awesome, thank you so much

[uditawasthi]

hi thanx for such a nice tutorial can u plese tell me as i am new in adobe after effects cs3 can we produce

kamehame.. in cs3

srry for such i stupid ques but plezse tell me

[cocolia6828]

how you make the lightning follow your fingers in motion...>?????? helpppppp

[pilatFamily1]

Dude thanks This is hecka cool 5/5 im rate 5 and sub Thx can u teach us some more

[georgewig]

its a bit different to cs4

[killergram49]

i cant get the lightning effect and i did everything you said

[fu619fu]

Heres a tip, if you have AAE CS4, Its in Effect, Obsolete, Then its there, Lightning. Hope this helped

[killergram49]

thanks

[hardcorechannel]

lightning effect is in cs4 here: effect > obsolete > lightning

[teamg25]

thanks alot for this , helped me alot :P!!

[GameTapers]

i cant find the Lightning effect :(

[GabyDCB]

me neither!

[iskayte]

if you cant find it there. look in effect obsolete

[kevinkid77]

i found it in obsolete

[tutorialguy345]

how do you change the posion

[hubo26]

Hi Good morning, I just want to know how to end an effect, I mean, for example the l Have a 25 second video, I want the video to start at the 10th second and end it at 20th second. Thanks

[kittyhero12]

thanx!!!

[MarsroductionsP0]

cool buddy ,

I like it

[solofalcon1]

Hey! Really great simple tutorial. Just the way I like em.

[blackjester40]

thanks a ton just started out with after effects and you just helped me with my first effect thanks a bunch

[flowarn1336]

awesome thx :)

[kidguyperson]

are you really asking if adobe after effects is free? It's $999 dude for CS4, they dont sell CS3 anymore.

[manabk]

to make it move, click the watch next to the starting point and the ending point (or what are they called), and move them, just like other properties (position, opacity, etc. it creates key frames)

[Gazi2546]

no,you can download the trial for 30 days,or u can buy it

[koldstudios]

but can u move the lightning while its playing?

[JoeTubeYTP]

i only have advanced lightning and whenever i put it in my clip it fucks up

[AnotherAppleMacbook]

Same

[HeatherLiveNowish]

Thanks! :-D

[Saltypeanut789]

Does everyone that uses after effects buy it ??

[FearedV]

lol no the download it lol

[TheElectronicNerd]

i hav cs4 and the lighting option is not there!

[ZanchezCPTV]

Cause thats CS3

[TheElectronicNerd]

ya i figured dat out

[ZanchezCPTV]

yeah right

[TheElectronicNerd]

yes i did and i just made a video about it anyway i dont give fuck wat u think so dont reply