Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

---

The Mandalorian introduced the first Darksaber we’ve ever seen used in a live-action scene in the official Star Wars universe. Today we’re looking at how to easily recreate this awesome effect inside HitFilm Express without any add-ons.

Download HitFilm Express FOR FREE
fxhome.com/hitfilm-express

00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Tracking Footage
01:08 - Greenscreen
01:23 - Getting Started
02:56 - Igniting the Darksaber
03:20 - Pre-comping
03:53 - Glow Layer
05:37 - Energy Layer
07:10 - Black Centre
08:42 - Particles
10:46 - Backgrounds

#Darksaber #Mandalorian #StarWars

**New Tutorials and How-To Episodes Every Tuesday and Thursday**

Like that? SUBSCRIBE for more HitFilm every week!
youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FXhomeHitFilm

Know someone who needs to see this video? FAVORITE and SHARE the love.
youtu.be/c4b2Vi-PAc4

We love feedback and a good debate. Leave us a COMMENT below!

FIND OUT MORE about HitFilm Pro
fxhome.com/hitfilm-pro

**Come talk to us**

FXhome YouTube
youtube.com/user/FXhomeHitFilm

FXhome Twitter
twitter.com/FXhome

FXhome Facebook
facebook.com/FXhome

FXhome Instagram
instagram.com/fxhome_official

FXhome forum
fxhome.com/forum

Josh’s Instagram
instagram.com/iamjoshuadavies/?hl=en

Javert's Instagram
instagram.com/javert.valbarr

Tom's Instagram
instagram.com/low_comet