How to Create a light saber effect in Sony Vegas Pro

Even with so many awesome real life weapons out there that wreak jaw-dropping damage and explosions, boys and men everywhere still grovel at the feet of lightsabers, that mystal (and unfortunately made up) weapon touted by Jedi in the "Star Wars" movies.

If you've never outgrown your fascination with these cool beams of light that act as handy head and limb slicers, watch this video to see how to create a lightsaber effect in Sony Vegas Pro.