I created a 3D model of a searchlight in Blender. I recreated the type of machine used in nighttime theme-park shows and similar scenes, which projects a strong, narrow beam into the sky or an interior to create visible shafts of light. I added noise and stabilization effects to make the footage look more realistic.
Overview
I have long been interested in machines such as lighting equipment and speakers, so I decided to create this model.
Design Focus
Making It Look More Like Real Footage
To make the result feel closer to live-action footage, I added noise to the video and adjusted its brightness to match the scene.
