As with so much in the realm of visual effects, there are a myriad of methods and tools that can be utilised to achieve the same end results. If you’re looking to add atmospheric effects such as lightning to your scenes it can be much too easy to think in 3D and try to add splines with animated paths, set up emitting materials and so on.
Expert tip: Extra drama
If you want to reinforce the impact of your lightning strike, add a little camera shake at that point, then quickly have it tail off.
