In this video, we will take your cinemagraphs or animated photos to the next level by adding advanced visual effects, such as the lightsaber effect, using Adobe After Effects.

First, take a picture of your subject. For this tutorial, we will use a photograph of a person in a Star Wars costume. Start by making minor color corrections to your photo using Lightroom or Photoshop. Once edited, import the photo as a PNG file into Adobe After Effects.

With your photo in After Effects, add a background with atmospheric particles. Incorporate a smoke video layer with low opacity to enhance the background. Then, create a new solid layer for the lightsaber effect.

To learn how to apply the lightsaber effect to your cinemagraph, watch this detailed video tutorial.