Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
The Echo Effect to create long streaks is normally the way you'd recreate the jump to lightspeed, but I think I've found a better, more controllable way. And also, the Hyperspace tunnel can be done entirely in AE with no plugins!
When I was researching the VFX History of Slitscan, I realized that the "standard" After Effects tutorials for #StarWars hyperspace are often slow and hard to art-direct. In this tutorial, I throw out the old methods and use Shape Layer Repeaters to create perfectly controlled star streaks.
I also dive into the NEW 3D Parametric Mesh tools in After Effects (v26) to recreate the iconic "blue tin foil" hyperspace tunnel using a free Adobe Substance material.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- How to use a repeater on a shape layer.
- How to create a star field from a single line.
- Building a 3D Hyperspace tunnel using a Cylinder Mesh and Substance Materials.
- How to handle the "Flash to White" transition and deceleration.
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*▶️ If you want to know more about SlitScan, check out my VFX History episode:* youtu.be/qKOAOzVHvFQ
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*⬇️ Download the project:*
- Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/s/23227b2bc5
*🎁 Bonus: Free step-by-step PDF:*
- Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/s/865545991d
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*🔖Chapters*
00:00 Travelling across the galaxy
01:12 Drawing stars
03:41 Jump to lightspeed
07:11 Hyperspace tunnel
11:15 Arriving at your destination
I'm an Adobe Community Expert - which means you can find me on the Adobe forums if you need any help. community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects/ct-p/ct-after-effects?page=1&sort=latest_replies&lang=all&tabid=all
#AfterEffects #StarWarsVFX #Hyperspace #VFXTutorial #MotionGraphics #AdobeAfterEffects #StarWarsTutorial #SciFiVFX
#AdobeCommunityExperts
The Echo Effect to create long streaks is normally the way you'd recreate the jump to lightspeed, but I think I've found a better, more controllable way. And also, the Hyperspace tunnel can be done entirely in AE with no plugins!
When I was researching the VFX History of Slitscan, I realized that the "standard" After Effects tutorials for #StarWars hyperspace are often slow and hard to art-direct. In this tutorial, I throw out the old methods and use Shape Layer Repeaters to create perfectly controlled star streaks.
I also dive into the NEW 3D Parametric Mesh tools in After Effects (v26) to recreate the iconic "blue tin foil" hyperspace tunnel using a free Adobe Substance material.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- How to use a repeater on a shape layer.
- How to create a star field from a single line.
- Building a 3D Hyperspace tunnel using a Cylinder Mesh and Substance Materials.
- How to handle the "Flash to White" transition and deceleration.
------------------------------------------------------------
*▶️ If you want to know more about SlitScan, check out my VFX History episode:* youtu.be/qKOAOzVHvFQ
------------------------------------------------------------
*⬇️ Download the project:*
- Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/s/23227b2bc5
*🎁 Bonus: Free step-by-step PDF:*
- Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/s/865545991d
------------------------------------------------------------
*🔖Chapters*
00:00 Travelling across the galaxy
01:12 Drawing stars
03:41 Jump to lightspeed
07:11 Hyperspace tunnel
11:15 Arriving at your destination
I'm an Adobe Community Expert - which means you can find me on the Adobe forums if you need any help. community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects/ct-p/ct-after-effects?page=1&sort=latest_replies&lang=all&tabid=all
#AfterEffects #StarWarsVFX #Hyperspace #VFXTutorial #MotionGraphics #AdobeAfterEffects #StarWarsTutorial #SciFiVFX
#AdobeCommunityExperts
