(How) Create a Laser Beam Effect?

I am working on a project for a client that requires a laser beam. The source will be a laser generator (used fix points in space for the construction of roller coaster track). I need to create a thin red beam (like one of those laser levels you get at the hardware store).
It will go from a point on a lens out of frame or to a point on the factory floor...something like that.
I am still wiggling my way through learning Motion so I grasp the basics...but I am in post and need this effect pretty quick.
Can somebody give me some clues to creating this effect?
Thanks
MS

If you need it really quick you could probably create a version in FCP.
Select a color matte from the Viewer
From the Control tab change the color to red
From the Motion tab twirls down the Opacity and Distort triangles
Change the Aspect ratio to about (-5000) adjust to suit your size needs
Change the opacity to about 70%...adjust to suit your video
And if it's not a straight line you can rotate to the angle you need uner the Basic Motion
At the very least this can give you something to show while you make it look prettier in Motion and it will only take you a few minutes.
Message was edited by: D Gilmore
Oops I forgot to suggest using the Edge Wipe to bring it on

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