<p>This is a simple animated lens flare. The specific lens flare they use is likely from a package of lens flares you pay for (a plugin) made by Andrew Kramer over at videocopilot, specifically: <a href="https://www.videocopilot.net/products/opticalflares/" rel="nofollow">https://www.videocopilot.net/products/opticalflares/</a>  </p>

<p>To create custom light flares without the need to pay for them, I'd recommend watching this video: <div class="youtube-embed"><div>
                <iframe width="640px" height="395px" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4pz6UMQ4P2E?start=0"></iframe>
            </div></div></p>

<p>You simply create the object, the flare in this case, and animate its' position. Do you know how to do that? </p>

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2014-07-16T14:26:48.660Z
2014-07-16T14:26:48.660Z
Scott James Walter
<p>I'm currently putting together a simple lyric video like in the link below, but am missing this one piece I can't seem to fix together. </p>

<p>On the left side you'll notice the ball of light moving up and down, adding a nice dynamic effect. How would I go about doing the same? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!</p>

<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9DKftwgGAI" rel="nofollow">VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9DKftwgGAI</a></p>

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After Effects - Simple Lighting Effects
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# After Effects - Simple Lighting Effects

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-07-16)

I'm currently putting together a simple lyric video like in the link below, but am missing this one piece I can't seem to fix together.

On the left side you'll notice the ball of light moving up and down, adding a nice dynamic effect. How would I go about doing the same? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

[VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9DKftwgGAI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9DKftwgGAI)

**Tags:** after-effects


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2014-07-16. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

This is a simple animated lens flare. The specific lens flare they use is likely from a package of lens flares you pay for (a plugin) made by Andrew Kramer over at videocopilot, specifically: <https://www.videocopilot.net/products/opticalflares/>

To create custom light flares without the need to pay for them, I'd recommend watching this video:

You simply create the object, the flare in this case, and animate its' position. Do you know how to do that?


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