How To: Create a realistic, glowing Jedi lightsaber in Photoshop

We all know what lightsabers are. If you don't— you need to go see the Star Wars movies— NOW! At least, the original ones. Everyone needs to see those ones.

Once you know what a lightsaber is, it's time to start recreating one in Photoshop! This Photoshop tutorial will show you the quick steps needed to get a Jedi light saber to glow, just like in the movies.