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Video Copilot started over 4 years ago in my bedroom and transitioned into a 1-room office suite. After a few years of we have decided to close our doors… for about 20 minutes
So that we can reopen at a new location more suited for creative freedom.
As much as I dislike moving, I’m looking forward to the new office and studio space. It’s no ILM but there are a few offices and a nice space for filming and even a greenscreen. We’ll be moving this weekend and start at the new location on Monday.
The truth is, Video Copilot has grown to over 30% in the last 3 months and we have no intention of going anywhere! Besides there is still soda in the fridge.
Not to mention a few extra copies of the most amazing collection ever made:
Action Essentials 2
But what if your worst fear came true?






















I was nearly worried that you’d pack up for good.
great!
you funnyboy :>
you funny person you….. green screens are green!
cool! please post pictures of your new office.
maybe you should blow up the old office.
Are we moving on up to the eastside…like the Jeffersons lol? Well I guess congratulations are in order! Andrew you inspire me.
Hope you will post pictures of the new office !
Woahh!! You really scared me there Andrew!! For a second I thought this was the end of the site!!
That means that I bursted into bitter tears and nearly had a heart attack for nothing. Bloody titles.
Wow you scared me! Awesome Andrew, always the funny one.
Enjoy the extra space!
I had almost an heart attack when reading “Video Copilot Closing it’s Doors…”
Congrats, on the new place! Hopefully you’l get more inspired.
Onwards and upwards. Keep up the good work.
… now to change my shorts… thanks.
Oh my…
I have never been worried such this:)
Don’t do that again:(
I´m glad you´re not really closing down. For a second I thought: Andrew has had it… one “awesome” Comment too much
But gladly “Video Copilot” is on the way to be more successful than ever…
Congratulations, that´s awesome
)
Frank Busch
The title looks so dramatic! I almost believed that it was the end of VideoCopilot!
Post some before and after pictures! Old space, new space.
Phew, just got a heart attack! just kidding
Looking forward to watching great tutorials!
Oh, and what about making more small movies like “The Meteor”?
I really like it and I would love to see more stuff like this!
Best Wishes
Paul
If VC’d quit, the bizz quits to
if my worst fear came true, Ah.. i’d probably have to get back to real life.. Andrew do not make me get back to real life, loll.
Andrew, everything that you do is epic. Even a studio re-location.
Wow! You really scared the shit out of me there! lol
Congratulations! Good luck with the move
Congratulations Andrew and good move!
O M G i almost got a heartattack i thought you’d closed the website…..
Keep up the good work dude!!!
Love your tutorials man!!
I almost had a heart attack!! Thank goodness though… Andrew you’re awesome!
Whhhhoooh you scared me
Christ, I almost had a heart attack for like 5 seconds.
I wish we had an office with greenscreens and stuff…
Maybe someday lol
omg i thought you are going away
Not that I want you to go anywhere, but I was a little excited that my copies of the products might go up in value
Dude… don’t you ever scare me like that again. You’ve offered so much NO ONE can complain… but that scared me. I was about to shed a tear in front of my laptop
I should have guessed that you were messing with us. After a two part interview with John Dickinson, raving about the success of AE2 and the fact you’re almost at the 100th tutorial… closing for good would seem really bad.
Congrats on the new place and looking forward to seeing what becomes of it.
Excellent news……now you can film indoors with the green-screen and not have to leave the office…. except when you run over Sam with cars and SUVs. Congrats on the success and new office.
oh man i cant imagin what kind of amazing effects you guys will make. ill visit and bring you cookies if i can
Man… a cold chill literally came over me when I thought you guys were closing down.
Well , you know i propose that you do a short film about leaving the old office since you’re not doing any ones except for tutorials.
So maybe ,you know, after putting off the bagages, put a Bomb on the fridge , then you link up the door with something that when you pull off make the door open so everythin blow , and somehow Sam has an uncontrolable envy to drink a last first-office Soda haha , so you guys tryed to stop him but you couldn’t, and then he opened the fridge and booooooooom !…
i think it will be great idea to do a short movie and keep it on your memories stuff
and sorry for my bad english
I think it’s “closing its doors” rather than “closing it’s doors” or am I wrong?
However, great that you guys are moving into a cooler location and I hope the community will be allowed to see it in the (hopefully still) upcoming video blog!
i just wept. then i realised it was a joked and i wept again for joy
are you nuts? i was scared to death. not a good joke.
but greatfull that it is a joke.
Hey, I know ILM has Tours for visitors… can we expect this on the new building?!?!?!
You scared the life out of me..
Then I read the “20 minutes” part..
Oh God…
Good luck with the move and new building!
Always good to separate work and home space. Good luck with the move and congrats on the new spot!
i neary blew up i thot you were closing up for good
I almost had a heart attack when I first saw title of the post. Anyway, good luck with the moving.
Good luck Moving Andrew!
Keepit Up!
Congratulations!
Give us a video-tour when you’re done, will you?
Dude, I’m thinking of suing you. You almost kill me.. I almost fainted, thank God I was able to finish reading and it was a joke….
Good luck on the new place, wish I’m pretty sure you don’t need.
So how does one get a job with you guys? hint hint
we know your jokes
..yeh for 20 minutes its ok, but not more than that!!!
I killed my family and blew up my school all because I read the first sentence. Well, don’t judge a book by it’s cover takes on a whole new deadly meaning. My next comment will be from jail! (Just kidding, thats kind of ridiculous.)
Wow…I just spit my mountain dew all over my keyboard! Ya had me for a second…Congrats Andrew!!!
“But what if your worst fear came true?”
I’d cry! Then buy a copy of Action Essentials 2, and cry some more. Glad to hear that things are going so well for you . As soon as I find another job I plan on buying Action Essentials 2. And Yes please posts pics of the new digs!
Hey, post some pics!
We want to see how green is the green screen!
sweet!!1
im super pumped up!!!
In french I would say “même pas peur” just to show of and make you believe that you didn’t scare me at all Andrew !^^
Have fun with the green screen.
Ahhhh! My heart is still beating fast! Whew, you got me. Glad things are working out and you are growing – you deserve it all!
Holy crap dude, I was like man just when i thought this week couldnt get any worse…don’t scare me like that bro…
OH MY GOD!
This was a shock!! xD
So VideoCopilot was closed by about 20 minutes, Glad you opened it again
haha, good one, you scared me for a second lol,
well i hope things work out for you guys!
Man don’t scare me like that. Geezzz. hee hee.
Sooooo not cool. Almost freaked out for a second!..lol
I’m glad it is growing. You deserve all the success in the world. Congrats.
My heart stopped for a few seconds when I read the title. Damn you!
that’s awesome. big new studio is great thing .
i think it will refresh your mind and inspire you for more work.
don’t panic of moving you will adapted soon.
You took my advice about theatricality a bit… literally.
You should blow up your old office and use it as stock footage for a new product!
OH man you had me worried!
YOU WORRIED ME ANDREW! YOU WORRIED ME :’(
“Video Copilot Closing it’s Doors…â€Â, WOW! My heart stopped for a few seconds, Andrew! Please, don’t ever do it again, dude…
I’m happy about your new studio. My best wishes for you.
Greetings from Argentina
Maybe you could do a tutorial, on how to move an office properly! It could be hilarious…
~bellacose~
video copilot towers, your bid to rule the world is nearly there, all you need now is a swivel chair and fluffy white cat,
I ve been expecting you… Sam woohoo hoo ha ha ha
Joker L0L.
I nearly had a heart attack when I saw the title.
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30% in three months? At least someone’s making money in the recession…
Good luck at your new studio
yeah make a video of blowing up your old office with AE II
Just for a second I think my heart was on its way to fall out of my butt. Glad to hear you guys are expanding!! To celebrate I believe I’ll be buying Action Essentials 2 today!! Cheers!!
Just got a redundancy letter this morning….then this, i thought “whats the world coming too”…would be laughing my ar*e off any other day , just not today !
(ps bought a smile to my face Andrew)
“Video Copilot Closing it’s Doors” Ahhh Don’t shock me like that.. hehehe
Congrats Andrew
I almost cry man… no, seriously… I didn’t but I mean it…
Wow! I read the headline and almost died! I had never used After Effects until I heard of this site, and thanks to Video Copilot, I can spend 8-10 hours a day learning from the tutorials! Thank you VC! And please, never shut your doors for good!
I say you make a tutorial on how to blow up your old office.
You scared the crap out of me. For about five seconds. TEEHEE. Good job on the Video Copilot design in the BG. Cool
wow that scared me at first lol
Dont do this to me again Andrew >:(
I choked on my gum for a second there but I am happy to hear the good news. Congratulations!
Jeez, Andrew! You scared me!
Enjoy your new office
and keep up the good work.
Andrew,
Let me know if you ever are hiring at VCP. I would love to work for ya, even if it would only be an internship!
Jon
Congratulations!and Good luck ..
really nice news andrew!
WE NEED Video _ TOUR
Hi Andrew.
Like everyone else out here, I was shocked and sad for a few seconds there. I really want to thank you for the great tutorials that you create for us mere mortals. I find them educational, inspirational, entertaining and truly amazing. Thank you so much for being kind enough to share. I’m a CAD operator from London, UK and only a hobby film maker, but love your work.
Good luck in the new location, and please keep up the good work.
Thanks again.
Best regards,
Badger.
i almost Sh** myself……but ican live without 20min ;]
thanks for the scare!
OMG, When i looked at the first two sentences i was going to die. But i decided to die after reading the all thing.
Congratulations Andrew Kramer, Video Copilot is growing, and growing, and growing, and growing, and growing, and growing,
well, you understand my point.
My heart skipped a beat when I saw this in my rss feed. I’m glad you guys are getting a new space
I’m starting to think you’ve been talking with my boss…exact sense of humor….hmm……hahaha that’s awesome AK!! The best of luck to you guys!
oh mAN…i just broke my mouse,my laptop,had a figght with some dudes from an irish pub and broke-up with my girlfriend when i saw this post…when my pc was in pieses…my girlfriend kicked out forever and the dust settled i pulled the last pieces of glass out of my head(from the bottle-fight..you know)….i went to the local i-cafe and for one last time…i drunk a dew..and oppened the blog to read..!!!well you can imagine the rest…..NOW THERE’S NO I-CAFE EITHER!!!!!!DONT DO THEESE THINGS MAN!!!YOURE COOL..IM JOKING..
That was almost a very sad day! Now it is a happy day!
Congrats on your new digs!
You almost gave me a heartattack =)
Geez Andrew! Not cool! Funny but not cool!
look at these people.
“I almost died”
hahahasha, that’s funny
congrats
my heart skipped a beat!
lol
any chance of some pictures of the new offices once set up?
Dan
Andrew, you jerk, i almost cried
you scared me… the end?—
.congratulations on the moving thing!
this isn’t funny, I almost cry.
BTW I glad for you Andrew
I read the title and screamed “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooo” as if I was getting my spleen ripped out of my body. (off topic, what the heck is a spleen? :s lol)
Then I read the rest of the post and cried beautiful tears of joy.
20 minutes is still a pain, just don’t let it happen again and we’ll stay friends
lol can’t wait to see what you’ll be able to come up with in the new upgraded office!!!!!
Andrew, if you closed shop… I would kill myself in a very gruesome way using Action Essentials 2. =)
Congratulations Andrew and all the team there at Video Copilot. I’ve been hanging around this site for years and tutorials aside I find the energy & passion surrounding VCP to be the biggest influence on my work.
I’ve worked alone for the last few years and Andrew Kramer has been my co-colleague on all my After Effects projects!
All the best for the future.
Congrats on the new move!!! =)
You’re a cruel man Andrew. I saw the heading and my heart skipped a beat. Glad that it was just a joke, I’ve grown too attached to Video Copilot =P Grats on the move though! Now Sam has an indoors location to bust his butt even MORE! =D
Hey AK,
It’s funny, I took a break from moving to check out the blog.
Moving is a strange time of sadness and adventure.
Keep growing bud!
Congratulations!
so we will see better stuf i hop ^_^
“To infinity and beyond!” Congrats!
my right eye twitched for a second as i gazed at the header
Damn, you’ve got me worried man when I saw the title, now feeling much better after reading the rest.
Please don’t do this kind of joke anymore!
GodSpeed with your moving Andrew
hope u like the new office
Do you need help?
Had me worried there…
This is my first comment to you
Hey guy, I’m very scared just come back at home.
Good luck to move office
From Fan of you at Korea
…I’m not sure what this place is about, but my husband, just a bit ago, shouted, “WHAT…..Aaargh……glurb….”
Those nice young ambulance persons just took the body away.
Since this page was open, I thought whom ever is in here might like to know.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Brandt
you scared the sh*t out of me!!!
30% growth, A new and bigger studio, can I have a job?
Gratz man!
I died for the 5 seconds of loading the page and reading
Congratulations Andrew you deserve it (30% increase!), BTW the offer still stands if you ever make it to Australia and want to stay in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef look me up.
Once again congratulations I intend to purchase all of your tutorials when the offer becomes available
regards Paul Holt
Hamilton Island
dont scare us like that man! lol
Ok, my heart sank after reading the first two sentences =(
Grats on your new space, keep up the great work!
Congrats on the new move. I’m moving as well. You know that small studio you mentioned you started in? Haha, someone’s gotta start somewhere.
You almost gave me a heart attack, swear to god …
hey congratulation, what i am thinking is that you could create a documentary on how it all get started.
that’s something i think we all would love to see.
I literally almost cried. Congrats on your new location!!!!
And thank you again for all your tutorials, info and inspiration.
i nearly just died……..
You scared the crap out of me! lol
Wow that blog caught my attention. lol i thought there for sure you guys were going to close down. It’s like the year 2012 came soon lol jk. Good to hear things are awesome. Keep it up.
Hey andrew lol it would be so much cooler if you moved on celebration of your 100th tutorial! O well
Man I almost cried seeing that heading. Not very nice scaring us like that! However, the news of VC having to expand more than makes up for it. Congrads to you and the team Andrew, you deserve every good thing coming your way!
Andrew, This is your doctor : You have a 2 days to live, then you wil DIE a slow Painful DEATH!!!
Wait i read you file wrong your Fine….
See how you like it!!
Just Got my Action essential in the mail today in Australia. Thanks is AWESOME! I like to think you sent it personally!!
Hey Andrew, how many hours per day, and week, do you work? Be honest = >
Almost had a heart attack there! Glad to know you guys will still be around for some time to come.
omg i was going to cry, but thank goodness your staying and hopefully you become more succesful every day
My heart sank D: for 20 minnutes!
I just about had a stroke. Thanks.
Good God – Does this mean Sam will have his own office or will he still have to stand in the corner (ha). Enjoy the new space. It will no doubt facilitate more great Video Copilot features and products. Afterall, Video Copilot is really the people and a frame of mind and not an office.
OMG i almost start crying u are mean!!
=D video copilot is the best
I wonder how many heart attacks this post has caused
I seen the headline Videocopilot is closing its doors and my stomach sunk. you scared the crap out of me. Now that would be sad day to see Video CoPilot go.
Are you still going to be in LA?
caused me a heart attack….literally ^^
Congrats, and dont change as you grow!!
I hope we could see pictures of your office, studio next week, or it would be best if you make a cool tutorial of the transition from your home studio to the new office.
Hope for the greater coming back.
I was actually pretty scared, and sad when I saw the title of this blog in the “What’s new” thing.. Oh man, that was an intense 12 seconds that it took to load this page and read the 20 minutes part lol!
godspeed, you crazy emperor!
Wow
I also want to see pictures of the new office ..
Congratulations from Nicaragua …
You scared the sh*t out of me
…. anyways .. this is a good thing for videocopilot and i hope your site keep growing …
This is funny, I almost cried when I read “close the door for 20 minutes”…………..Congratulations on the moving thing
I think I just shit myself… then i saw that 20 min thing… gosh.. brb.. gotta change!
You scared me!!!!!!!!!!! … I almost cried…
congratulation for the progrest! !!
Me has asutado !!!! casi me pongo a llorar
…..
felicitaciones por tu progreso!
LOL i was scared 2 read this post!!!!
Holy Carp batman! Yes I said carp Andrew. I am laying on my back surfing the net with my monitor at my feet. (cuz I had foot surgery) And I read the title and sat up instantly to get a closer look. You had me going for a sec there.
Thats good news that you are movin on up like the Jeffersons.
Dude.
Not cool
well., that’s great andrew..i hope you will post photos of your new office…ahaha…
I live in LA and would be willing to help you guys for free! I have just recently (within the last 6 months) discovered you guys and I am making a music video entirely in AE, modeling after most of your effects. If you need help I am more than willing
You gave me a heart attack
lol, congratulations though..I know how moving can be hard, but in the end it’s usually worth it.
You where almost giving me a heart attack! Thought you were stopping for sure, and more than 20 minutes!!
cool, moving out of the basement is always a step up, as confucius say.
OMG! You scared me! VIDEO COPILOT ROCKS!!!!!
OMG Andrew don’t do that! I almost had a coronary too!
Man! Dont do that to us! Almost had a heart attack!
Congratulations on your new working area.
I was really shocked in the beginning, i thought you really wanted to close Videocopilot. haha, but i was not the only one lol
please post some pics of your new office.
greetings
I am back from the quack. he says i’ll be OK but to tell you, “Don’t do that again”.
Which city is it going to be in? I need a job!
…Or an internship, but preferably a job.Hehe
Pft. I knew it was a joke all along.
Hazaa… to your success! Your rise from enthusiast to professional is such great motivation to me and others alike! The service you provide is inspirational and I look forward to each and every blog that you post!
damn you freaked me out right there! my main and best source for learning after effects etc closing?? luckily not! This sounds great!
I have only just started looking at AAE, and it seems amazing. Don’t pack up and leave for any time what so ever, cause i would like to learn how to use AAE and be better than you lol
I Feel it’s new begins For VideoCopilot it’s not Ending easy ..
I Expect a Great and shiny Future For VideoCopilot ..
and soon as we heard that there are Fox Company to Create Film and Movie we will hear one day about Company that Create Film and Movie Called VideoCopilot ..
and I wish to be one the people who work with Andrew to Create Movies …
Best Wishes For You Andrew ..
Nice to hear that. Is that the start for your Video-Blog?
A small video from your new office
Yes, that’s it
I nearly shit my pants when i read the “close our doors” part.. But congrats on the new office.
I truely hope this will inspire you to make more great tutorials, as much as i hope for more great stuff like Action Essentials 2.
Bradley here, Email quadropus@hotmail.com | What is happening? Is Andrew closing his website for good? Please tell me im getting a bit worried.
Please email A.S.A.P.
I see I’m not the only one who almost went into cardiac arrest when I read the post title.
It will be interesting to see how the new location turns out, though, and I, like many others, will be expecting some pictures from this new place!
Best Regards
Daniel
i kinda little bit wet my pants from reading the first line
congratulations with the new office!
Many Many Congratulations!! Please share pictures of the new home
well, it was nice while it last, you almost got to 100 tutorials
Now Im off to allbetsareoff. Take care Andrew. :/
@Andrew Kramer please post picture of ur old and New offfice….
You’ve got to make a video tour of the new office!!
Hey whats up thanks for ur tutorials im lern to much for your videos thanks, realy realy thanks, u know i saw the tutorial of the magic glass I dont know if the video thats booken or if u olny load the half of the tutorial i want to made this efect in a comp, if u can fix the video thats great and u has been a great techer 4 many people lolol well take care bye
* send me a message or email if u can about the video *
Gosh, Mate, you scared the Big J. out of me!!!! I’ve started to work with After Effects about a month ago and your webpage send me rocketing skyhigh! Thanks a bunch!!!! Can’t wait for my paycheck so I can invest in Action Essentials 2 ;-D. Goodspeed for the new office!
Greetings from the Capital of Germany!
Lucas
Good move & good luck Andrew!
congrats, and its great 4us coz u hav no idea, the impact ur work has. am way far in africa but av learnt great skill from Video copilot.net. keep creating
hey Andrew ur the best in After Effects u somehow changed my life tnx
Evil. Pure evil!
id feel sad if that would happen.
I like to move it move it !
Andrew!!! I’m so glad for you! I wish you a boost of inspiration and money (of course!)
Thank you for your job!!
Greetings from Italy!!
ILM !!! sounds cool .. u gonna work with talented ppl over there…. i guess it will make nice stuff behind VFX leading company ,,, best of luck
Hi cow boy happy to hear that I admire your mood stay funny as always,
That’s what lives is all about being happy and make people feel good,
You make me happy and my world colorful please be always like this.
i only read the top and freaked out
kramer you evil basterd
jk we all love you
no no no not in that way like a brother or a pet
not cool! haha
I wouldn’t believe it anyway
Things are going just too well for you and you’ve earned it! I’m happy for you! Go Video Copilot, go!
Don’t you EVER scare me like that again!
“…grown to over 30%”
of what? or should I read that as “grown BY over 30%”?
Dont ever Joke like That ANdrew.. Jeez…. I like the twitch plug in… Damn I am part of the Elite Group Called VPTO … This group is a secret society using Twicth…
VPTO(Video COpilot Twicth Owners) lol… That excludes those who got it illegally that is… Andrew gives away a lot of free stuff to be pirating his material… Halla Back!!!!
man i read the title and was about to cry…. hahaha
is no funny, nearly had a seizure there!
GREAT
what,s up from ” video blog ” ?
Don´t use a title like this again xD
Good start in your new office
I thought i was the end of video copilot! God thanks! i cant wait! i hope you have a lot extra space:P