I am not very proficient in 3d modeling and rendering so I am in need of small assistance.

I have modeled a search light already in Autodesk 3DS MAX. I would like to know how I could create a lgiht coming out of the search light. I will later add it to a scene in my film in After Effects. I want the beam of light to still be there when I import it into After Effects.

Can anyone assist me?

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