The idea of a computer generated graphics on a home movie would have been unheard of a few years ago. However, due to significant advances in home computers, we now have the tools to create very realistic special effects on our Star Wars fan films. Many of the most popular effects, such as lightsabers, can be easily recreated following simple steps. The tutorials in this section are used for recreating specific effects with the listed software. If you have a tutorial that you think TFN FanFilms should post, please send us a link to at theater@theforce.net

3D Studio Max
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Animation:Master
MainVision (Formerly known as Axogon)
Blender
Lightwave
Ulead MediaStudio Pro
Paint Shop Pro