Here’s a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to using (a popular third-party plugin from Trapcode by Red Giant, now part of Maxon) in Adobe After Effects. 1. What is Starglow? Starglow is a lighting effect that creates glowing streaks (rays, spikes, or starbursts) emanating from bright areas of your image. It’s commonly used to enhance highlights, lights, text, logos, and starry skies. Unlike a standard glow, Starglow produces directional, ray-like artifacts that rotate with the source.
