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Build a Lightsaber: Luke ANH Edition from Star Wars (Udemy.com)

Gather the parts and learn to build a seriously epic vintage lightsaber prop from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.

Created by: Brandon Hix

Last updated October 2015

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What you will learn

  • Build Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

How it compares

Against the other 413 rated Udemy courses in Graphic Design on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 65% of them
  • Reviews62#356 of 414 by number of reviews
  • Length0.6 hoursshorter than 97% of them
  • Last updatedOctober 2015earlier than 98% of them

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Course Description

Have you ever wanted to hold a lightsaber in your hands or learn how to build one that's identical to the one in Star Wars?

This course shows you how to find the parts and build the original lightsaber prop given to Luke Skywalker from Star Wars in under an hour. It's packed with my personal advice and resources to help you along the way and prepares you for the task of building your own saber with ease.

Construct a timeless relic from Star Wars putting you a notch above the other fans and solidifying your legacy in the galaxy far, far away.

  • Learn how to find the parts you need to build a lightsaber
  • Relish in the process of building a vintage film prop
  • Discover secrets for success as I share my experience
  • Prepare yourself with the bonus resource kit included
  • Watch as I walk you through the process step by step

A short journey filled with cherished memories, child-hood nostalgia, and a priceless addition to your Star Wars collection.

Who hasn't wondered what it would be like to be a Jedi Knight? Waving your lightsaber around, the Force at your fingertips, and destined to bring order to the galaxy. Well I can't make you a Jedi, but in my opinion holding a lightsaber in your hands is the next best thing. And the lightsaber built in this course isn't some cheap, flimsy mess. This course shows you the exact process the original special effects pioneers used to build the original lightsaber prop used in Star Wars.

After following the process outlined in this course you'll be holding a piece of history in your hands. The weight and quality of the materials as well as the attention to the details sell themselves. And when you share the experience with others and let them hold this lightsaber it's obvious that this is the real deal. No mass reproduction here, just results!

Content and Overview

Starting with a brief overview of the historical prop I'll then share some advice for how to get the most out of your time in this course. Then I'll cover all of the parts you'll need in order to start your build and where to find them.

From here on the course is a step by step walkthrough as I build this lightsaber right in front of you with my personal commentary sharing tips and tricks as I build. And before we wrap up I'll share some parting words of advice about how to get the details right and improve the look and feel of your prop with some things I've learned over the years.

The Bonus Material

  • A printable desktop guide - complete with a parts and tools list and a written version of the course. (Very handy to have at your workbench as you start your build.)
  • A lightsaber blueprint - vital for reference as you assemble the parts
  • A grip template - Ensures the grips are spaced evenly and the proper length
  • An online resource list - Pointing you to more places to find parts and answers

Grab this FREE course today and build a lightsaber just like the pros did it for the original film that started it all. May the force be with you!

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Instructor Details

Brandon Hix

My mission is to help Blender artists discover their creative purpose and become effective storytellers. I've been a Blender user since 2004, I'm one of only 52 Blender Foundation Certified Trainers (BFCT) in the world, and I'm the founder and CEO of The Orange Guild, an online school for Blender artists.

Click on the website link in my profile to visit The Orange Guild to get the most up to date classes, premium tutorials, and one-on-one mentorship for Blender.

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Reviews

4.6

62 ratings on Udemy

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By Theresa szarka on 3/30/2017

I am a huge Star Wars fan and I have been wanting a light saber but could never afford it but now you have given me that opportunity and I thank you please keep doing these projects because you don't realize how many people you are helping so thank you

By Anders Mellby on 3/12/2017

I am a big Star Wars fan. I have long wanted my own light saber and now I will build one.

By Sarah Bradley on 2/24/2017

Because it is exactly what I was looking for to make an accurate replica

By Tim Willoughby on 2/9/2017

He is very helpful and easy to follow. I appreciate him taking the time to share. Very cool

By Pe 0 on 1/7/2017

nice guy, good explanations, but it is not the topic that I was searching for. ( I wanted to join a blender-course). This is a DIY-Course for Star Wars Fans and it is for Fans a perfect thing.

By Jonathan Williams on 8/19/2016

This was incredibly helpful, and revealed several details that would have tripped me up had I tried to assemble my parts without further instruction. Thanks!

By Fred Mex on 7/24/2016

because it doesn't instruct about how to make a lightsaber but actually gives advices on how to find parts on ebay. Actually buying a graflex 3cells is more expensive than buying a manufactured lightsaber. So what's the point of it?

By Ponoi Lake on 6/16/2016

I always wanted to build a lightsaber prop and this course does exactly that. The instructor was clear and concise with hints and tips of problems that may come up while building the project. He is also helpful with resources to help us make as real a prop as we can get it to be. This was a great course to take especially for all of us Star Wars fans.

By Daniel Sipprelle on 6/4/2016

This is the only comprehensive course available for a quality Graflex build. Incredible!

By Rob Mims on 5/5/2016

Awesome Course! I can’t wait to build my own lightsaber. It has been a dream of mine since I first saw Star Wars when I was a little kid. Thank you for your help.

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Overall Score : 92 / 100