This is my own tutorial on how to create lightsabers using the program Adobe After Effects. It covers all of the basics of creating a lightsaber in Adobe After Effects. More extensive tricks will be covered in the future.

I originally learned from Ryan Weiber's tutorial, and have since built on it and changed it around, until I have finally settled on a method which I believe yields the best results.

This tutorial covers the rotoscoping method, rounding the ends, and blurring to create a "light" effect.

I have recorded and uploaded this in full HD for the best possible tutorial; the only downside being is that when I recorded, when I played the clip it lagged, but otherwise, this tutorial is perfect for beginners learning to use Adobe After Effects. (less info)