So I have two effects related things I’m trying to work out on the edit. One is essential, and one would be nice to have. My skillset does not lie in effects creation.

I need a new crawl. I’ve been trying to do it myself but I’m only working with Vegas Pro, and I just can’t get it to look like it’s an original crawl. If anyone has some experience making these and would be willing to put one together, I’d be very appreciative.

The other thing is just an idea I’m tooling around with. Basically, I’m using HAL9000’s edit as a base, which means throughout the film there is a “crackle” effect added to Luke’s lightsaber due to the damage from TLJ. Basically, it looks like Kylo’s saber. It’s really cool, because it also symbolizes the struggle within Rey.

What I’d like to add is when the saber is passed from Rey to Ben at the end, the saber is at first crackling, but then there’s a flash/sound effect and it becomes a steady beam again. Basically, adding impact to the fact that Ben has finally stepped into his role as a Skywalker, and the saber is where it belongs.

Anyone have any ideas as to whether this is possible, or the ability to help me make it look cool?