Rays of light through text in After Effects at DVinfo.net

Jeff Cottrone · December 21st, 2005, 04:50 PM

How do I make that effect where a spotlight seems to shine from behind text as it moves from one side to the other (with rays of light piercing through the text)?

Christopher Lefchik · December 23rd, 2005, 07:13 PM

If you have After Effects 6.5 try the "Light Sweep" and "Light Burst" effects. Duplicate your text and apply the effect to the lower layer.

If you don't have After Effects 6.5 then I recommend taking a look at Trapcode Shine, http://www.trapcode.com/products_shine.html. From what I've heard it is a great plugin.

Jim Montgomery · December 23rd, 2005, 11:24 PM

Trapcodes plug in is great. You can also try animating a light that you place behind the text.

Jim

December 21st, 2005, 04:50 PM	#1
Jeff Cottrone Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 100	Rays of light through text in After Effects How do I make that effect where a spotlight seems to shine from behind text as it moves from one side to the other (with rays of light piercing through the text)?

December 23rd, 2005, 07:13 PM	#2
Christopher Lefchik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: US Posts: 1,152	If you have After Effects 6.5 try the "Light Sweep" and "Light Burst" effects. Duplicate your text and apply the effect to the lower layer. If you don't have After Effects 6.5 then I recommend taking a look at Trapcode Shine, http://www.trapcode.com/products_shine.html. From what I've heard it is a great plugin.

December 23rd, 2005, 11:24 PM	#3
Jim Montgomery Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vero Beach Posts: 392	Trapcodes plug in is great. You can also try animating a light that you place behind the text. Jim