Discover The Secret…
on July 11th, 2011 5:13 am

Soon. Unfortunately today all I can show is another teaser for another project that I can’t publish yet… I know, but I just want to show you proof that we’ve been busy doing something, at least. This is the update: we are waiting for some paperwork to get finished and some minor legal dealing and then I’ll be posting the video. And no, it’s not a movie. Not exactly… not even close really.

Let’s just say in my limited free time for the past six months, minus the 3 months of work I did for Super 8, developing Plug-ins, and enjoying my family, I’ve also been chipping away at this unusual project. It’s finally almost done. If I tell you what it is, then it may somewhat ruin the surprise, if I build it up too much, you might get disappointing. So Just keep an eye out for it, no big deal, but I really am looking forward to sharing it with the community! Thanks.

254 RESPONSES TO "DISCOVER THE SECRET…"
saeidkamkar
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:15 am
nice work .... cooooooooooooooooooool
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Ferret
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:16 am
Andrew, I know I speak on behalf of the AE community when I say "We love you man!!!" Thanks for all your hard work! Cheers!!
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    Daryl
    July 11th, 2011 @ 7:24 am
    @Ferret
    I agree! A big THANKS from me, too!
    Peter Heynen
    July 12th, 2011 @ 2:09 am
    YES, I totally agree to Ferret.
    MalakSedarous
    July 12th, 2011 @ 3:41 am
    totally agree 2.0!
    July 12th, 2011 @ 9:14 am
    Definitely.
    Biju
    July 12th, 2011 @ 9:51 pm
    Agreed! +1
    July 13th, 2011 @ 11:13 am
    +1!!!
    LecabeL
    July 13th, 2011 @ 2:34 pm
    +1!!!
    IQ
    July 14th, 2011 @ 8:25 am
    I will only go as far as to say I appreciate your skills very much!
    cgbarrett77
    July 14th, 2011 @ 2:25 pm
    I agree 100%. I'm a newb to after effects but you do an awesome job with these tutorials of dumbing it down so I can implement them in my work. I know as I learn more from you that I'll get better at creating my own ideas. Thanks a ton.
    Willmer Wonsang
    July 14th, 2011 @ 7:59 pm
    100% in a plutonic way!
    happyfly
    July 18th, 2011 @ 6:11 pm
    +10086!
    John Rey T
    November 3rd, 2011 @ 1:30 am
    Yeah!!.... thanks a lot Mr. Genius (Andrew Kramer) and the rest of your team!!.. another fan and AE addict you had created here!!... I really learn a lot!..
saeidkamkar
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:16 am
Your project is finished?!
Now we're waiting for the new training؟ :D
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July 11th, 2011 @ 5:17 am
Looking forward to seeing as well SIRE!
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MM
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:17 am
So.. its a game?? =) or is it another amazing plugin? =D
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    July 11th, 2011 @ 1:33 pm
    can not be a game since Andrew did not study this
    I do not think that is a plug-in as they were recorded on this so.
    wait and see the magic of Andrew :D
    ==========================================================
    no puede ser un juego ya que Andrew no Estudio esto
    tampoco creo que sea un Plug-in ya que se vieron grabaciones sobre esto asi que
    esperemos a ver la Magia :D
    Orhan
    July 12th, 2011 @ 3:01 pm
    I wouldn't rule out the possibility of this being a game or something similar.
    Wether Andrew studied interactive design or not is not so relevant in the age of the Internet.

    Interactive flash stuff is fairly easy to create.
Joaquín
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:17 am
AWESOME!! :D I'm looking forward to seeing it!!
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    LYNX
    November 18th, 2011 @ 9:14 am
    andrew, we know u doing great work out there but i thnk naw u hav to teach us to do trillers of our movies.
BMagic
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:17 am
I'm giddy with anticipation!
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July 11th, 2011 @ 5:17 am
Can't wait, Andrew!
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July 11th, 2011 @ 5:18 am
Can't wait to see it! :D
You always have great stuff Andrew!
Could you please take a look at my work one time:
www.youtube.com/homestudio29
I'm busy now with an project in maya (matchmoving) it's a short story, but it's my first time in maya so no everything I want is going to get done by me. But as far as I'm the result is pretty good for the first time!
But, yep... Andrew - Professional
Can't wait!
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    July 12th, 2011 @ 1:45 pm
    Dude, I checked out your vid. NICE work! Awesome
    July 13th, 2011 @ 3:05 am
    nice work
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:20 am
Awesome ,, keep rocking ,, caan't wait
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Joe
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:26 am
OMG! It's going to be better than Transformers 3!!!! :P
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July 11th, 2011 @ 5:26 am
Hi Andrew,
I watch with admiration.
I believe, this movie will be perfect.
I'm thank you; for teach us.
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July 11th, 2011 @ 5:28 am
hahaha
This week has been a concentration of awesomeness!!! first, the Element 3D Presentation, and now this!! Just: Wow! and... yay! Can't wait for it!!!!!!
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badhon
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:29 am
waiting, waiting & waiting but happy........................
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Addis
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:30 am
so . . that's why u . . . offline
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July 11th, 2011 @ 5:32 am
I really don't care what the video will be about, I'm just excited to see Sam!!!
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    July 11th, 2011 @ 6:33 am
    Exactly! Me too.
    peter
    July 11th, 2011 @ 2:41 pm
    so say we all ?!
    Matthew Sabia
    July 12th, 2011 @ 2:20 am
    So true.
chicken
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:32 am
wow thats just AWESOME!!
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Anthony
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:41 am
Well, I think I speak for everyone when I say that I CAN'T WAIT!
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crooksy88
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:43 am
Does it have something to do with Indiana Jones? ;)
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iMac
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:45 am
I can't wait! ! ! This really looks cool. And I agree with David W. I can wait to see Sam and of course... Andrew!!!
And this time, it seems like you've done an amazing casting, you must have had fun working with two beauty...
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Nikola
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:49 am
eager to see this..
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Sativa
July 11th, 2011 @ 5:57 am
I'm more curious what you did for Super 8? I thought you also made of worked on the Fringe intro?
That 80's style version of it rocks!
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cheekylilbasterd
July 11th, 2011 @ 6:03 am
Looks Mediaeval
and Magical and ohhhh
Lovely Video-Copilot Maidens all whom are worthy to be my brides.

Ok Sam
I'm kidding
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Grscfide
July 11th, 2011 @ 6:05 am
i'm really excited to see new style of andrew's directing....
i do love his directing very much.....
he gives me suspense.....like the meteor movie
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Brandon
July 11th, 2011 @ 6:07 am
I ready for another "EXCITING" tutorial! :)
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Darren
July 11th, 2011 @ 6:08 am
There's the problem, squandering time "enjoying the family" If you spent more time concentrating on getting your work done than "enjoying the family" there wouldn't be these delays.

Whats next: "Vacation with the family?" I don't know........ what ever happened to priorities..?
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    July 11th, 2011 @ 7:14 am
    Tell me about it! Actually truth be told, there a little vacation coming up...
    Luke
    July 11th, 2011 @ 1:36 pm
    Darren, from a parent prespective, I'm sure 'family' is always number one on priorities and work should never intervene with that. So cut Andrew some slack, he is a hard worker and from what it appears a brilliant dad, so allow him to bring up his children and stop being rude.
    July 11th, 2011 @ 1:59 pm
    Darren no offence but you must be a lonely individual. without Andrews family, you probably wouldn't have a VDEOCOPILOT to criticize so be more objective. All work and no play, means you can't even enjoy your pay.
    Rich T
    July 11th, 2011 @ 2:02 pm
    Luke, Darren was having a laugh.

    But then maybe you were too and it was like a double-bluff thing?
    July 11th, 2011 @ 2:10 pm
    I'm pretty sure Darren was being cheeky :) So was I.
    Eric
    July 11th, 2011 @ 3:52 pm
    That's the problem with anything written. Sometimes it is hard to get across what you mean in words. I gotten into a few misunderstandings that way. That's why :) is so valuable!
    Nick
    July 11th, 2011 @ 11:43 pm
    So no vacation then...? The family will not be pleased :)
    Darren
    July 12th, 2011 @ 4:03 am
    I need to work on my timing and delivery..........I'm sure Andrew got the irony.......
    Darren
    July 12th, 2011 @ 4:03 am
    ooops :)
    cheekylilbasterd
    July 14th, 2011 @ 3:47 am
    Boy, am I glad I not Darren, but just a cheekylilbasterd
    and oh before I forget :)
Waysh
July 11th, 2011 @ 6:27 am
Is that like the "Apple of Eden" or something ?
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Tyle Renake
July 11th, 2011 @ 6:29 am
I'm very excited to see how Sam will die in this one! Being fantasy...there are so many routes to take!
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    July 12th, 2011 @ 8:42 pm
    Yeah! As soon as we saw the production still of Sam with the glowing ball we knew he was going to die :D
July 11th, 2011 @ 6:30 am
Looking forward to seeing the outcome, but I can already tell that it will be a legendary projects. Awaiting my next inspiration.

Thanks Andrew
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Jimmylee
July 11th, 2011 @ 6:49 am
Hey Andrew, I was wondering if you were going to be doing any tutorials for Apples Motion. I was thinkin of doing some myself because the $50 price point on a complete compositing suite is pretty sick. Your thoughts?
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Waysh
July 11th, 2011 @ 6:55 am
Andrew, honestly tell me where was this inspired from? Assassin's Creed ? :D
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July 11th, 2011 @ 6:59 am
Nice andrew!
very gooooddd
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rules
July 11th, 2011 @ 7:04 am
we need some very gerat tutorials...it has been so many days that a tutorial was launched...you were speaking abt

Search and Destroy Project
T Shirt cutting or so

waiting for those two
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July 11th, 2011 @ 7:13 am
Looking forward to seeing the new project Andrew!
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MikeC
July 11th, 2011 @ 7:16 am
ONLY 6 lens flares on the poster?? Pfff.
Well, it still looks pretty good, I guess :P

Admit it - you guys just wanted an excuse to work w/hot girls for a change instead of just Sam!
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Aditya Mulgundkar
July 11th, 2011 @ 7:21 am
Hey Andrew, i've been working with vfx for over a year now... thanx to you, i've been through all your tutorials! The only problem i face every time is sound fx. I kinda don't like working on it!! please recommend some good sound fx tutorials either made by you or some other good community!

Thanx in advance!
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    Aaron Cline
    July 11th, 2011 @ 8:42 am
    Hey Aditya, I was thinking about doing some sound design tutorials. Do you think this would be something that people would actually watch? I seen your comment and and was like... "SFX are the 2nd best part!" I do foley and sound design as well for clients. I have 8 yrs. experience. Give me some feedback. Thanx!!
    Eric
    July 11th, 2011 @ 3:54 pm
    I second that. Can anyone direct us to a good place to learn how to build sound effects or download good free ones?
    Aditya Mulgundkar
    July 17th, 2011 @ 2:21 am
    @aaron.... Sfx actually means special effects, i guess, not sound fx. and yeah, it would be a pleasure to watch some good tutorials based on the same.... Since there are not many tutorials for sound fx around, i guess most of us here will love to learn something good from you. (the following is also for our idol, Mr.Kramer. whether he reads it or not!)

    :P
July 11th, 2011 @ 7:22 am
Looking forward to finally seeing what else you've been up to.

-Simon
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July 11th, 2011 @ 7:44 am
We look forward!!!!!
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Riffy86
July 11th, 2011 @ 7:45 am
Andrew, I've been waiting to see this for quite some time now. I'm happy that your on the verge of release. Plus... I can't wait for the new plugin!! XD
Thanx to you and the crew!
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Makarand
July 11th, 2011 @ 7:50 am
will wait for this one with lots of patience
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July 11th, 2011 @ 7:53 am
I bet it is a DVD menu/game/adventure of some sorts :P Just guessing, cant wait !
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July 11th, 2011 @ 7:54 am
Yay can't wait to see it Mr. Kramer
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Jorge Leal
July 11th, 2011 @ 8:01 am
DAMN DUDE!!! YOU JUST KEEP WITH THE GOOD WORK... LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE IT, but why i'm typing in uppercase? sorry...
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Andreas Zinonos
July 11th, 2011 @ 8:02 am
Hey Andrew, as much as I like Sam to be in the short, I would love to see a short starring you! You will be the funny guy, with the jokes about people wearing red shorts etc. It will be the next big blockbuster ;D
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Hassan Al-Tarooti
July 11th, 2011 @ 8:03 am
woooooooooooooooooow


Andrew


you are smart & We are wite your film
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Kassym
July 11th, 2011 @ 8:11 am
dude i'm already excited. hope it'll be as awesome as everything you've been doing yet
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July 11th, 2011 @ 8:28 am
Let me guess :D
It is a very short film straight to the point with its script, camera work, effects, bts, acting and more more..
and this will be some kind of a dvd showing us a full short work :D

or I just want something like that :P
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wantedeffect
July 11th, 2011 @ 8:29 am
cool cool when how I love it your are the best!
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July 11th, 2011 @ 8:43 am
Did you use enough flares?
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shadrach mensah
July 11th, 2011 @ 8:46 am
Very excited. Blowing our mind as usual.
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Beatriz
July 11th, 2011 @ 8:53 am
The bottom glow looks like an anomaly from the Primeval show.
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July 11th, 2011 @ 8:56 am
I saw it at DMALA! but not gonna ruin the surprise. Amazing thought I was blown away :)
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July 11th, 2011 @ 8:57 am
Amazing though. I was blown away!*
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July 11th, 2011 @ 9:12 am
you are insane...funny but still
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Dan
July 11th, 2011 @ 9:14 am
just really waiting for ELEMENT 3D please before your vacation hahaha Awesome stuff as always Andrew!
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Aizaz
July 11th, 2011 @ 9:20 am
So Sam will be the first to discover the majic ball! and then something will happen and he will fall dead xD
I guess this is how you got him in that movie?
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FloVC
July 11th, 2011 @ 9:29 am
may it be an interactive video?
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islamoNET
July 11th, 2011 @ 9:30 am
I can’t wait to see it.
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REYO
July 11th, 2011 @ 9:40 am
Whether Sam is playing Good guy role or Bad guy role in this Movie.
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Benny
July 11th, 2011 @ 9:50 am
Im so exited to see what this is, from the teasers it looks awesome!!! :)
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July 11th, 2011 @ 9:51 am
Like one of us said, the most important fact on this project is to see again our hero "SAM". This will be epic, I can feel it in my bones. When we can expect this on theater? Video Copilot is my another world. The real one. 8-)
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Aditya Mulgundkar
July 11th, 2011 @ 9:55 am
It looks like Sam discovers some sort of an unimaginable secret! The guy behind sam seems to be the enemy and the chick in the middle looks like some sort of a princess? This 'project' seems to contain some magic... and maybe some mystery too!

o_O
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William R. Cousert
July 11th, 2011 @ 10:08 am
Looks like a new soap opera. One Life To Lose?
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Jason W
July 11th, 2011 @ 10:13 am
Thanks for the dedication to the community Andrew. Your tireless devotion to sharing your knowledge niether goes unnoticed nor unappreciated. Take a Breather man! We'll survive for a few weeks! :)
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Qayyum
July 11th, 2011 @ 10:13 am
It is very great. :)
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Kai
July 11th, 2011 @ 10:35 am
After Effects tutorials AND hot chicks!?

What'll they think of next?
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Daniel
July 11th, 2011 @ 11:02 am
Looks fun, but there is TOO MANY OPTICAL FLARES
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Jeffrey
July 11th, 2011 @ 11:07 am
Seriously sepia? C'mon.
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July 11th, 2011 @ 11:12 am
Can't wait to see it. Or experience it! You never miss the mark. How do you do it? By the way LOVED SUPER 8. Saw it in IMAX. WOW!
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Javad – http://facebook.com/xoeex
July 11th, 2011 @ 11:36 am
tanx man , It is very great
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simcha
July 11th, 2011 @ 11:51 am
keep up it man u rock !
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Woodman
July 11th, 2011 @ 11:57 am
can't wait to see ome epic faces of Sam.
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Hector
July 11th, 2011 @ 12:17 pm
This is really cool, i dont care wat the video is i know that you, Andrew, can do amazing things in the film industry! (i do care)

And you worked on Super 8 ??!?!?!?!
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Alek B
July 11th, 2011 @ 12:29 pm
Well good to see you have been doing something! I've been checking the blog every day, and waiting with held breath for this trailer thing to come out. Regards from the West coast!
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Darrik
July 11th, 2011 @ 12:52 pm
i noticed the optical flares in super 8 and i was like, yep, theres andrew kramer
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    July 11th, 2011 @ 2:12 pm
    Actually, I thought I might answer this. I worked on about 100 VFX shots for the film and none of them included adding lens flares. I can't speak for the work of ILM but all of the flares in the film are shot in-camera using high-end anamorphic lenses. Our plug-in is designed to recreate these type of lens flares but the ones in the film are 100% REAL!

    FMR
    July 11th, 2011 @ 3:58 pm
    Wow!! I don't know what's more interesting: that the flares in Super 8 are actually all in-camera or that Optical Flares can recreate them!?!
    Alex
    July 11th, 2011 @ 4:27 pm
    in this case Andrew, maybe you can tell us more about what you did in those vfx shots at super 8. i'm curious. did you work in after effects or in nuke? as far as i know, ilm guys do most of their comping in nuke these days.
    July 11th, 2011 @ 5:37 pm
    i wanna know how long it took to render the stuff for Super8. 100+ FX at what, 4K? What was Super8 shot on anyway? (hahaha, that sounds like the silliest question in the world, don't it?)
    July 11th, 2011 @ 5:57 pm
    I was the lead at BadRobot doing the VFX in After Effects and 3D max, some of the compositors there used Nuke but we all worked in the same color space and there was no problems working with both platforms. The resolution is 2K anamorphic. ILM did most of the major shots but I got my hands on a variety of stuff from blue-screen composites to a couple of explosions and even a kid throwing up on a bus :) One of the most difficult shots was a rig removal on a moving vehicle, I'll try to get permission to demonstrate my workflow, it was crazy! Until then.
    grscfide
    July 11th, 2011 @ 6:51 pm
    what the name of movie that was rig removal on moving vechicle in ?
    Kai
    July 11th, 2011 @ 11:37 pm
    Ha, too bad, I think a period film entitled "Super 8" would have benefited from some 70's designed VC Optical Flares.
    Jake The Muss
    July 12th, 2011 @ 8:01 am
    What....Optical Flares wasn't used..?
    I've watched the trailer for Super8 a few times now and I'd have bet good money that OF was used.
    July 12th, 2011 @ 11:09 am
    What a great insight Andrew, thank you!
    Remington M
    July 12th, 2011 @ 11:38 am
    Wow! Thanks for sharing that Andrew. Like everyone else, I really would have bet a lot of money that was Optical Flares. Throughout the whole movie I kept pointing them out and telling people I could go home and recreate that same one :) I guess that just says a lot for Optical Flares that it does such a good job that people are calling real ones fake. Thanks for sharing and I really hope you can get the permission to share a little more about the project!
    Fab
    July 12th, 2011 @ 12:19 pm
    thanks 4 share ur expirience Andrew, so valuable and interesting!!
    July 13th, 2011 @ 11:17 pm
    Wow, I would be super keen to see any Super 8 behind the scenes and workflows! I love JJ Abrams style.
Ehsan Farokhi
July 11th, 2011 @ 12:54 pm
Please tell me ore about it.
What is it exactly?
Is it a tutorial PACKAGE?
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    piter
    July 11th, 2011 @ 5:02 pm
    haha :D tutorial package...
    imagine Sam saying "Hey, what's up!!! Sam Loya here for videocopilotDOTnet, and welcome to VERY exciting tutorial...", and so on...
    (it's probably would be very exciting tutorial)
Hathrox
July 11th, 2011 @ 1:13 pm
Ooh just can't wait ^^ I am pretty sure people will be asking for tutorial ^^
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rockdrum
July 11th, 2011 @ 2:03 pm
Wow! Nice, but umm.. u sed no lens flares and there are a lot of them on the title :D. By the way i wanted to ask is Tonna a part of videocopilot and does she still star in your effects?
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Jay
July 11th, 2011 @ 2:11 pm
Andrew you take your time with your family.
I mean i still haven't watched all your tutorials and im still finding new things that just EXPLODE my mind.
I'm glad you take time to see the family.
Dang I almost feel like I know you lol :D but anyways when you have the time set up a tutorial and make it AMAZING.
and i will be a happy man.
Much love, [no homo]
Jay Rod :D
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TommyDAQ
July 11th, 2011 @ 2:51 pm
Is that a baby's footprint on the globe???
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Paulo Rabelo
July 11th, 2011 @ 3:02 pm
We still wating....
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Grscfide
July 11th, 2011 @ 3:22 pm
what this video will be about?
i mean ..what the purpose of it?
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Dr_Stef
July 11th, 2011 @ 4:07 pm
I know! You've turned Sam into a Hobbit!! No, that can't be it.. j/k. ;)
Looking forward to this one.
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Agon
July 11th, 2011 @ 4:14 pm
WOW... can't wait to see Sam... his awesome, i like him... u too ANDREW.... ;)
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July 11th, 2011 @ 4:25 pm
I'm just curious,can we see your name at the end of film,you know,the subtitle.
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July 11th, 2011 @ 4:28 pm
You know Andrew, you need to do one of two things... A: divorce and kill the whole family, I mean you've already proved you can do something like that on screen it would make a really cool movie (just sayin). B: be like speilburgh, just hire other people to do your work! LOL! (But seriously you could get like some aliens goin, and it could be like District 9 where )
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July 11th, 2011 @ 6:32 pm
You need to do a music video of Sam singing since he has such a wonderful voice.
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    Sam
    July 11th, 2011 @ 9:13 pm
    True!
July 11th, 2011 @ 8:11 pm
disc?.......if you hover your cursor over the image.....the truth shall be revealed......MWAHAHAHAHA!!!
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    OddWorld
    July 13th, 2011 @ 8:18 am
    Ahh... But What kind of Disc??? DVD? CD? Frizbee?
    OddWord
    July 13th, 2011 @ 10:22 am
    I think disc on the image is short for discover.
Bart
July 11th, 2011 @ 10:19 pm
I definitely know that you always work at something more serious and it should be so. VC is some area where the community develops its skills, meets, share information and ideas. And of course you have made tremendous contribution to let the community be, live.
It’s been a long time we see Sam. I feel I miss him))))
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Love VC
July 11th, 2011 @ 10:41 pm
Wow, it's amazing, master Andrew :)
Thx a lot :D
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رضا بصيرت reza
July 11th, 2011 @ 11:11 pm
Andrew. It's so nice work.
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Ashfaque
July 11th, 2011 @ 11:13 pm
Nice colors, looks stunning. waiting for some new tuts.
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Aditya Mulgundkar
July 11th, 2011 @ 11:21 pm
How many lens flares did you guys actually use in this image? 10?!
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Duncan
July 11th, 2011 @ 11:34 pm
Mmmmhhh! cant wait to see my Sam in action again
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Mike Manhattan
July 11th, 2011 @ 11:37 pm
You ar such a tease - a sadist, really.... ;)
Just kiddin´.
Seriously - You rock! Can´t wait for the next EXCITING tutorial....
Love&peace
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jin choung
July 12th, 2011 @ 12:02 am
this better not involve the power of positive thinking. cuz if it does .... [shakes fist at heavens]
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AJ_21
July 12th, 2011 @ 12:05 am
Wow, its looking very good y honestly love the design. Are you planning of making this type of proyects for every year...? I mean, like somewhat art design idea kinda teaser movie series? LOL. I honestly believe, you can pull of a Harry Potter kinda short film-miniseries.
Thanks for sharing, hope we can also support the site with ideas(not exactly billion dollar ones... just half a billion ones)
Bendiciones desde Honduras (Best wishes from Honduras)!!!
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Shezou
July 12th, 2011 @ 12:10 am
Tutorial will be Ok, But I am waiting for sam
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July 12th, 2011 @ 1:17 am
First off its great to see Andrew getting more involved with the community through the comments and I think i speak for us all when I say, "take you time, we much prefer quality over quantity."

Those sites that churn out a tutorial a week usually end up having poor end results and a lack of real learning. At least with you we wait patiently KNOWING that we are going to really learn something fantastic.

Keep up the good work Andrew, your an inspiration to us all.
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    Bart
    July 12th, 2011 @ 6:47 am
    ?ompletely agree with you,JTMR Films. Good words, exact mostly!
Anil
July 12th, 2011 @ 2:42 am
Every time you said "wait 4 it" you have it rocked..hope this time it will be a awesome one ....As usual keep working ANDREW........we all love and appreciate you & ur work..Thnxxx..
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Jake
July 12th, 2011 @ 3:03 am
I've been hitting up video copilot at least 5 times a day for the past few years, hoping new things have been posted. You're stuff is just awesome. And with regards to the teaser...You sure do a good job at keeping us in suspense!

Oh, and does Sam just live in a small cupboard under your stairs? Fetched out only when is brilliance is needed, as if he had a magical gift or something? I think there's a film like that... Independence day maybe. :)
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roger
July 12th, 2011 @ 3:03 am
gd work vc team ....
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July 12th, 2011 @ 3:22 am
Good work Andrew - coming from some one here who juggles making movies, raising a young family and working a day job, it doesn't matter how long it takes to release your new video, the fact you can do all three of those things at once and still remain standing is perhaps what's really amazing about what you do and I for one know all too well what thats like. Applause.
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sai kumar
July 12th, 2011 @ 3:26 am
Really loking forward to this!!!

Nice work!!!
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July 12th, 2011 @ 4:11 am
Please be a new tutorial DVD.. Pleeeeease! ;)
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Simpleton Droid
July 12th, 2011 @ 4:29 am
*slobbers* waaaa....mighty king andrew has posted another post......so here we go:

Awesome!
Mind numbing!
Incredible!
Can you make a tutorial for us morons?!
Pleeeeease!!!
ROTF your jokes are SO FUNNY!!!!
waaaaa!!!
*slobbers*
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    monkey
    July 12th, 2011 @ 2:13 pm
    :) Sadly. But it is truth!!!
    I have been thinking what is wrong with some people...
    You know... reading some posts makes me feel - genius!.. and it's not so bad ;) !
July 12th, 2011 @ 5:36 am
Really looking forward to discover the secret and I really hope you're serious about getting approval to show your techniques on the difficult rig-removal, that would also be a very valuable tutorial or blog-item!
It's sort of surreal reading your entries, talking about working with ILM! Look what you've accomplished, RESPECT!
Also for Sam, ofcourse...

Greetz,Mike
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infurious
July 12th, 2011 @ 6:07 am
ou yeah im going to go to cinema for super 8! i want watch optical flares in action.. hey andrew did you speak with steven spielberg?:D
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July 12th, 2011 @ 6:56 am
Do not worry Andrew, you've always brought us great surprises. =)
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Dave
July 12th, 2011 @ 7:31 am
Here's the premise:
Sam Loya falls victim to/and is shunned by not one, but TWO beautiful women, who then go and make out with the mysterious bald dude in the background while Sam looks on in disbelief and surprise as he disintegrates in a swirling ball of magical VFX featuring Video Copilot's Element plugin. Did I nail it or what?
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Basuru
July 12th, 2011 @ 7:37 am
goodie goodie...... sam sam where are you ?
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Felipe
July 12th, 2011 @ 7:42 am
Wow! I am going crazy waiting for the premiere of your new video. And when you say "Soon" how much is it?
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VINCE
July 12th, 2011 @ 7:56 am
Andrew can u give us a clue whats Sam's role in the vidz :P :P :P teehee!!
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July 12th, 2011 @ 8:58 am
I can't wait see it, I like the poster. Good job Andrew
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July 12th, 2011 @ 9:30 am
looks sick either way
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July 12th, 2011 @ 9:33 am
it's very COOL!
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July 12th, 2011 @ 10:37 am
Looks cool. I can't believe you got Posh Spice to play the D & D woman in the middle.
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Saleem
July 12th, 2011 @ 11:07 am
Can i get a reply?????.........BTW awesome
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July 12th, 2011 @ 12:34 pm
Wow, I'm really excited for this short (or whatever it is, as you don't really say ;) ). I'm basically excited for everything you put up on the blog. There's always something awesome that you post.
Andrew, as you surprisingly comment on so many posts here, I hope there's a chance that you check out this:
I've been working on an experimental video for a couple of days which I shot with my friend. I used your plug-in "Twitch" extreeemly extensively here. So please take a quick look at it, if you have the time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3HKY7r9nQo
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    tomas
    July 12th, 2011 @ 1:53 pm
    Nice piece, Phil!!!
mak
July 12th, 2011 @ 1:03 pm
cant wait for ur new magic :D wo looks great
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Orhan
July 12th, 2011 @ 2:08 pm
Not a movie, huh.
Do I smell an interactive story?

Either way, it'll be awesome!
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    OddWord
    July 13th, 2011 @ 4:10 pm
    Yeah, its a Interactive DVD Menu Tutorial.
Peter Balazs
July 12th, 2011 @ 2:47 pm
"123 comments" haha :) awesome teaser btw!
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July 12th, 2011 @ 2:53 pm
Such a teaser :)
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July 12th, 2011 @ 3:59 pm
Andrew:
No need to feel like your building us up for something and letting us down. All your work is the reason i am now in college for digital media. I have been for two years now after seeing one of your tutorials. i am fascinated with motion graphics and visual fx. i have after effects cs 4 and cs5. i have pro scores, action essentials 1 and 2. designer sound fx, bullet, series one, riot gear, evolution and opticle flares. i am learning so much from you and taking that to the next level. look forward to seeing the project you have when its done. please keep up the work and all the best..
joey
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Bubba Smith
July 12th, 2011 @ 5:29 pm
Dude. Stop dragging everyone along. This is getting weak.
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age
July 12th, 2011 @ 5:33 pm
who r those hot chics
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David Williams
July 12th, 2011 @ 8:04 pm
I love the artwork allready and it looks midevil allmost like D&D. I can't wait. please hurry up but do it at your own pace.
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Benjamin
July 12th, 2011 @ 8:23 pm
Dear Andrew
Me, personaly just want you to know that i adore you and your works.
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cariaga
July 12th, 2011 @ 9:15 pm
this is the first time i saw sir andrew comment this many on a blog :D
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Tony
July 12th, 2011 @ 10:13 pm
Hey I want andrew to comment on my comment. :)
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    Tony
    July 12th, 2011 @ 11:15 pm
    Thumbs me up everybody so Andrew can see this o wait where am I.
Apo
July 13th, 2011 @ 12:51 am
It's so cool, I have waited for a long time ... :D
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Nick
July 13th, 2011 @ 1:18 am
Super Hot pics, like the setting. Can't wait to see the surprise!!!!! cheers,.... :-)
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sarthak
July 13th, 2011 @ 2:09 am
Hey when will be the tutorials man i want to see sam and adrew kramer in a video plz plz do so
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deepak dhyani
July 13th, 2011 @ 2:34 am
looking forward to learn some more tips & tricks......
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Magic
July 13th, 2011 @ 2:51 am
Sam hope to see you on BIG screen!!! you are great!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yemo
July 13th, 2011 @ 5:56 am
i like mysteries, is it a book?
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July 13th, 2011 @ 6:04 am
Very nice work!
Videocopilot forever! )
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Goher Ali
July 13th, 2011 @ 7:20 am
I didn't like the design.. :(
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nishi
July 13th, 2011 @ 10:08 am
can't wait for the project, when will it be released????
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morstua
July 13th, 2011 @ 11:45 am
i am pretty sure that sam would be the perfect actor on a Horror B movie :)
Or maybe in a movie like scarymovies
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July 13th, 2011 @ 12:04 pm
Andrew, can you translate this website in like...Chinese, it would be great if I see all in hieroglyphs. And change the colors. Let's say vivid green with vivid glowing pink.

And make it for 3D glasses. Just an idea. Free idea.

By the way I am looking forward seeing Sam in another serious movie.

Cheers.
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George Z
July 13th, 2011 @ 1:56 pm
Mr. Kramer,Im 17 and my dream is to study VFX.I want to deeply thank you for everything.I want to thank you for getting me closer and closer to my dream.It is your tutorials,Your tips that make me get better,make me believe that I will,eventually,succeed one day.Thank you for this gift!
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solavox
July 13th, 2011 @ 3:18 pm
Is this where we learn that the candle burning Sam's ear off is real - the lesson being that sometimes you've just got to do the effect for real and let the natural world get in the movie.

Greetings from New Zealand.

Solavox
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solavox
July 13th, 2011 @ 3:20 pm
Oh and I don't know if anyone spotted it... but I think AE2 was used in Predators! Watched it on Bluray the other night again.... and noticed the muzzle flashes looked familiar..... but I could be wrong ;)
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July 13th, 2011 @ 4:20 pm
nice man verey cooooooooooool
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Hella
July 13th, 2011 @ 10:23 pm
So good
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Thameemul Ansari
July 14th, 2011 @ 2:51 am
Nice work we love it
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Steve
July 14th, 2011 @ 4:50 am
If you get chance lol, can you add a bonus photoshop tutorial on how you done the flyer :)
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    Leonardo
    July 14th, 2011 @ 3:49 pm
    i think he hired a concept artist for that.
TVFilms
July 14th, 2011 @ 6:16 am
So, I have seen only the preview of Super 8 but with all the coolness You helped create, there's no telling how cool this new Movie/tutorial inspiration will be. Without VideoCopilot, I don't know where TVFilms would be... Thanks for all of your sage wisdom in After Effects and other programs, it's really appreciated by I'm sure, all of the users on this site, and most definitely, TVFilms. Thanks Andrew.
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aminod
July 14th, 2011 @ 7:01 am
Take your time^^ Thanks.
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Shavkat
July 14th, 2011 @ 7:06 am
LOL :D It's Optical flares dude !))))
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Julio Cesar
July 14th, 2011 @ 7:38 am
Andrew, you are great at VFX, but not killing people by suspense, but saying that this suspense is killing me and let me tell you this is not a VFX right now, so HOW LONG DO WE HAVE TO WAIT ?????????
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Spyrockstar1313
July 14th, 2011 @ 8:51 am
Andrew, you blow me away. You have such incredible raw talent. I can't wait to see more.
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Ryan
July 14th, 2011 @ 9:12 am
I know you spoke to this a little already, but what was it like working with Bad Robot on Super 8?! What was J.J's directing style like? I have heard horror stories about Michael Bay, and cant imagine that JJ would be the same. Being team lead on something as big as this must have required a ton of organization and fun! Can you speak to that at all..
Insane how this little site started out and where you are now. Congrats on your huge successes!
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Fifik
July 14th, 2011 @ 9:28 am
Andrew woooooooow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice!!! awesome!!! wooohoooo!
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Ibbzz
July 14th, 2011 @ 12:47 pm
The Girl on the right looks HOTT !
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Dave Filoi
July 14th, 2011 @ 3:41 pm
Can't wait!!! U the "KING OF AE"
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July 14th, 2011 @ 3:53 pm
Wow, I can't wait anymore to see it!

I've learned a loooooooooooot with your tutorials. My life has changed since I meet VIDEO COPILOT. Thank you so so so so so much. You are very patient on making the tutorials and you always repeat the basic stuff, making every tutorial easy to get for anyone, no matter his skills.
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Candido
July 14th, 2011 @ 4:34 pm
"Hello Andrew, I just finish watching the movie "Super 8". It was really exciting and really a wondering on what the creature is and whats going to happen next. I watch the movie tell the end with the credits and saw your name with the list of graphic editors for this movie. That's aw-some!! I'm looking forward in buying this movie.
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Abdul Latif
July 14th, 2011 @ 7:13 pm
Good you are hard working Andrew Wish you Best of Luck and we are waiting! we will wait.
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July 14th, 2011 @ 7:29 pm
hi mr.Andrew Kramer

it’s very COOL!
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Girum
July 15th, 2011 @ 7:57 am
all of us from Ethiopia hoping will help us in some way to do
work;
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ibjazz
July 15th, 2011 @ 6:44 pm
Let's wait and see,and i will try as much as possible to be the first to do it!
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July 16th, 2011 @ 12:45 am
Youve got too much idle time on your hands, young man. Haste makes waste. No lick of mine. This is awesome. Good morning!
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Mohammed
July 16th, 2011 @ 8:03 am
Andrew Kramer!!!
You ROCK \m/
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Lasse R. Bruntse
July 16th, 2011 @ 3:17 pm
A new training DVD? I thought so. ;-)
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JP
July 16th, 2011 @ 6:52 pm
Better to use the Trajan font in your movie poster ;)
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Kashaf
July 16th, 2011 @ 10:36 pm
i m very exciting for this.
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mktnet
July 17th, 2011 @ 3:16 am
It's a DVD cover ;) I got it
Try hovering the image with your mouse you'll see a image description popuing up untiteled: "disc"

Well Mr Andrew am I right? :p
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    ilaiya
    July 17th, 2011 @ 11:35 am
    In that case... i have a feeling that we might have to buy this.. i mean with all the investment for hiring actresses and studio... I think its like a DVD pack of tutorials on how to make a short movie...
jay27
July 17th, 2011 @ 3:17 am
This "movie poster" is sux... try to imagine it without "Mr. Kramer" bigness... just look at it without the video copilot feeling! It is crappy! Full of B-type faces in a radicolous enviroment... so uncool... But hey!! I love all the VC stuff, and i bought some product too... so i'm a real fan! This critic is just my honest opinion...
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mak
July 17th, 2011 @ 10:47 am
i dont know y my comment not added anyways waiting for thz movie amazing andrew
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Jerry
July 18th, 2011 @ 8:56 am
I like your works very much！
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israel
July 18th, 2011 @ 3:57 pm
u r doing a great job keep it up, pls where did u get sam loya 4rm u guys r d perfect match
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wance copilot
July 19th, 2011 @ 8:12 am
thiss is cool.l like you visual design
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Max
July 19th, 2011 @ 3:45 pm
I want to see it!!!!........cmn

This is amazing Andrew
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July 20th, 2011 @ 5:51 pm
Eee I can't want to see that. I'm going to share the crap out of that.
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Head
July 22nd, 2011 @ 5:46 pm
Bruce Dickenson says, "What I really need, is more lens flare. I gotta have more lens flare! Babies, when I get through with you, you're all gonna be wearing gold diapers."
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gunk0001
July 26th, 2011 @ 5:36 am
its sam loya holding a ball hahaha got that from the bullet
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July 31st, 2011 @ 11:36 am
It's obviously a new Harry Potter spin-off! SOEXCITED!!!!111
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August 1st, 2011 @ 5:46 pm
is everything okay back there? seriously wondering...
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haba
August 2nd, 2011 @ 9:10 am
thanks our pro ..I’m looking forward to seeing it..god bless you
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August 2nd, 2011 @ 5:28 pm
Did you work for Super 8 because I didn't see you at the ending titles.
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hhtry
August 8th, 2011 @ 6:12 pm
It's so cooooooooooool!
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August 15th, 2011 @ 5:51 pm
OMG! This is awesome work. Do you ever do work for any of the Hollywood filmmakers?
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ky_falcon
September 13th, 2011 @ 7:01 pm
i knew you had something top do with Super 8, by seeing all the flare work,
keep up the great work.
have fun
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September 16th, 2011 @ 3:31 am
Okay, this is actually a pretty awesome secret :D
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September 22nd, 2011 @ 1:27 am
Pretty cool graphics!

I might have missed something in the comments, but are there any news on when something will be released?
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John Rey T
November 3rd, 2011 @ 12:31 am
Thanks a lot!!... Your tutorials really helped me!.. hope to see you very soon!!.. =D
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December 5th, 2011 @ 1:13 am
Im looking forward to it..Nice job:-)
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January 8th, 2012 @ 5:06 am
Pretty epic cover, great work on that. Thanks for the many tips on your blog, even though they might be a bit too advanced for me.
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January 16th, 2012 @ 3:01 am
That is just awesome! Im looking forward to see it :)
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March 2nd, 2012 @ 3:13 am
Wow, awesome stuff. Good job :)
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April 10th, 2012 @ 11:29 am
Wow, haven't seen this before now.. awesome work!
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November 26th, 2012 @ 3:10 am
Yeah, good work out :)
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