• Lightning FX

  • Lightning FX

  • Lightning FX

  • Lightning FX

[About]

Procedural Stylized 2D Lightning animation made as an After Effects template with controllers for easier animating and use in the future projects.

[Project Type]

Personal Project

[Year]

2023

[Main goal]

Stylized 2D Lightning template

[Techniques]

Effects of After Effects, Color Grading

[software]

After Effects

[Timeline]

1 day

[Services]

The distinctive stylized lightning effect was achieved through the application of many layer styles to the vector path of the lightning. These styles were instrumental in manipulating and controlling key elements such as thickness, zig-zag patterns, and the overall movement of the electricity. Augmenting the visual impact, additional layers featuring particles in air and impact-related effects were introduced. The animation is then elevated through the glow effects and a final round of color grading, resulting in a polished visual presentation.
Lightning 1
Lightning 1
Lightning 2
Lightning 2
Lightning 3
Lightning 3
Lightning 4
Lightning 4
Lightning controllers
Lightning controllers
Lightning Glow 1
Lightning Glow 1
Lightning Glow 2
Lightning Glow 2
Lightning Glow 3
Lightning Glow 3