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Are you making the next great action movie? Or maybe a Star Wars or Matrix fan film? Well, you are going to need some great special effects to help create the illusion of being in another world. Look no farther than these great effects packages to help you create your masterpiece.

If you are on no budget and just need some lightsaber effects here are two utilities to help.

First for the Mac is Naked Software's Crimson FX. Crimson FX is an effect generator for Quicktime movies and DV streams designed to make adding laser and light blade effects (and possibly other effects) as easy as possible. Crimson FX

For PC users, LSMaker will do the trick. This freeware app gives you tons of control over your lightsabers. The companion LSSound adds geniune sound effects. LSMaker & LSSound

Need lightsabers, gun muzzle flashes, explosions? FXHome.com has the software for you. EffectsLab creates stunning visual effects. Combine that with the fact that the package is both affordable and easy-to-use and you have a real winner. Check it out at EffectsLab

For the professional crowed, there is Adobe After Effects. AE is a wonderful package with tremendous third party and community support. But at $699-$999 make sure that you need the extra features before purchasing.

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