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Posted at 9:47 pm on January 22nd, 2012 by Andrew Kramer
This will be the last “update” before the official release date & launch cycle for our upcoming Plug-in Element 3D. Over the past couple of months, I let my excitement and ambition overshadow the time requirements for building such a powerful plug-in and I had to hold off on releasing it. Not just a couple of weeks but a couple of months which is not characteristic of myself or my company.
This community is a big part of why I get to go to work and develop such fun and interesting projects so I apologize for not keeping everyone better informed. I definitely learned a lot about building software of this magnitude and will be much better prepared in the future.
We recently overcame an unexpected but important rendering milestone and we are now polishing the remaining features.
My hope is that when you see the amount of work and careful planning that went into this plug-in, you will understand where that time went and realize our vision together.
The above examples were created inside of Element and I can honestly say that this is only a small part of what this plug-in can do.
I really want to give a time estimate but that always gets me into trouble!
So until then, let me finish-up and launch this baby!
Humbly yours,
Andrew Kramer
Video Copilot
263 RESPONSES TO "The Last Element 3D Update…"
WOW >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
we are waiting VC
ahahaha i want his knowledge!
CAN’T WAIT TO USE IT,, WILL BE WAITING ,, THANKS ANDREW
OMG! OMG! OMG! This looks epic! can element shatter objects or is that a pre fractured model?
The object is pre-fractured which can be done in 3D Max, Cinema 4D and even Blender. But Element can do some ‘special’ things with the model… But I’m not saying anything else!
I’m hoping that’s a hint that you will be able to import OBJ sequences like Form 2 and Plexus!
+1000000 to importing obj sequences, it is a critical function at this point. Looks amazing, can’t wait to use it, and thank you for the update!
From the sneek peek video back in July Andrew says the models are infact obj (that’s why almost all 3d packages are supported)
http://www.videocopilot.net/videostream/element3Dv2/
Epic Plugin. Looking forward to release.
Do you think this plug-in’s usage goes beyond motion graphics?
OH BABY! I can’t wait this is rocking my socks right off!!!!
If OBJ is supported then maybe VC can also sell OBJ’s of useful objects in the store for folks like me who are not really good at 3D sculpting.
Andrew said “The [object] is pre-fractured”, this leads me to believe that the pictures themselves are actually demonstrating one of the ‘special’ things element can do… That’s my theory!
@Andrew Kramer
Quote:[...and even Blender]
I haven’t tried Max or Cinema 4d yet, but those pictures up there can be easily achieved with Blenders internal Fluid simulator or the first pic with the Explosion Modifier.
Don’t underestimate the Power of Blender!! :O
To Element: I don’t know much about this, and I’m waiting to see what it does, but the Pictures I saw from element yet aren’t sooo Exciting that people should go crazy for it like most guys do here.
But Hey, I can be wrong, as I said: I don’t know much about Element.
And I don’t think you’re giving us carp, because you’re intelligent
looking great…….
I await patiently as the release date draws near.
Looks lovely Andrew – nice thing about you is that you’ve always been fair and upfront – one of the reasons I don’t hesitate to purchase the products I require from you (and to be honest some that I don’t)
Epic work! I don’t care how long you take as long as you put your heart and soul into it! Thanks so much for all you have given this community. You and the VC team are astounding! Chur bro!
Dynamic blood effects within AE?? Cool.
That’s what I thought
He already said the liquid was not made by the plugin, the plugin just rendered it! The plugin will still be great for visual effects. I can’t get the CameraTracker to Blender and now I don’t have to!
I saw the demo at DMALA a while back and thought it was pretty crazy then, but these new images certainly drive my speculation of Element 3D’s capabilities into new territory.
..:: AMAZING ::..
Andrew. What about the image that is all liquid?? some time before you showed up an image with realflow mesh and particles from ELEMENT, but here i can’t realize the diference.
Eh, truthfully, I’m kinda glad you haven’t released it yet; I couldn’t afford to spend the money on it at that time. Now I’ve got some extra funds (or will, anyway) and I can still be an early adopter.
I haven’t been disappointed with any product of yours I’ve purchased yet; this will surely be no exception.
Thanks heaps, Andrew for this update, at last!…(just when I was about to walk away). These examples look absolutely EPIC, and I know I speak for hundreds of AE users and Kramer-disciples, when I say thank you for your always stunning creativity and generosity – Yay! BRING IT ON
Can element handle cool ambient occlusion lookin like shawdows?
That would be epic!
Look like SSS. In 3d applications we can’t handle this type of shader because of render time. How its possible in After Effects?
I can’t imagine.
Andrew,
Your message shows what a great business man you are. There is no need to apologize to us. As a matter of fact, I think half or more of the people that have left less than professional messages on your site should be apologizing to YOU!! I am sure that the delays, if there even is such a thing, is totally justified. We have seen with ALL of your products that you don’t release junk. And for that, I thank you. I know that I am going to get not only a great product, but tons of tips and training to use that product.
That said, I am very excited about the release of Element and can’t wait to see it…but, like the famous quote goes, “Good things come to those who wait”. So I will wait. After all, if we all could write our own software, we wouldn’t need you to do it now would we??
Thanks Andrew. Your great, your site is great, and your products…yup, they’re GREAT!!
Best,
Toby
I agree!
I CAN NOT WAIT!
I totally agree with you. Plus people who are anxious and excited sometimes lose their common sense of verbal expression. What the videocopilot crew are working on will be a milestone in videoproduction and 3D animation. People gonna be talking about the pre-Element era and the post-Element era. I am checking every day for more news about Element and its release and although the official release dat is not set I feel it’s getting nearer and that day will make history and headlines in the visual effects community!
I agree. Especially when you compare VC products and Tuts to other sites. No one comes close to VC! The products are great and the prices are affordable to the hobbyist/home user and the Tuts are FREE, not to mention downloadable for FREE! I say BAN the Nea Sayers! Let them purchase similar products else where, where they cost 2x-3x more! They can go to AE Tuts and pay for a premium membership to receive rudimentary Tuts!
Now, I don’t want to come across as an AK basher because I’m not. I’ve bought most VC products and will be buying this one the first time I need it too! But… Toby, to suggest I should apologise for asking for an update is wrong. If any vendor suggests a release date of Nov and customer has no word come following Jan then they absolutely do have the right to ask “wassup” surely!
No one needs to apologize to anybody. The core of the
matter is that it has been months since it was announced to be release and then their was no further info or release
at all (seems to be heading to a year now).
I buy all of Andrews products, and as soon as this one is released i am buying it too, but to read these comments how excited everyone gets at the drop of a pin is a bit sickening.
:’) So awesome…
Hi Andrew: I´m just a little “padawan” of U, and thank you for all tutorials… they are really helpful. I´m very excited waiting this plug-in, but i got a question: What about the letters? Will it can make letters in 3d?
Please, forgive my english… is not really good :p
Thank you!!!
bye guys!
PD: Grettings to Sam, THE STEVEN SEAGAL´S SON
Yes it can do text. Andrew confirmed it in prewiouse posts.
Whoa! So…is it able to work with .OBJ files? That’d be crazy!
Perhaps you should read the other updates!
Cant wait!!
Andrew That looks amazing, and I think I speak for everyone saying that we appreciate the contributions you´ve made to the After Effects community and I for one really understand how exited you must be about your product and how good you want to make it, thus the ¨delay¨.
Thanks again, and we´ll be waiting for another great Videocopilot product.
i am waiting for element 3d
Awesome pictures…!! I guess there is more to come…. When will it be released?? We all are waiting!!
Wow, just think how awesome Super 8 would have been if this was out!
No worries man! Thanks for the update. Now get a 3d image of Sam and “Deconstruct” him!
Dude, this is AWESOME!!! Is the liquid casting a shadow on itself? That picture says SO MUCH!!! Including all the synonyms of revolutionary, epic, and extravagant.
Wicked… TOTALLY WICKED!!! THIS INFO SHOULD SPREAD IMMIDIATELY!!! YOU’RE MAKING MOST OF THE 3D PROGS VOID WITH THIS OUT’O'THIS WORLD TECHNOLOGY!!!hey, why not make your own Visual effect software???hahaha just kidding=) i love you Sir, Andrew Kramer, can i have an Autograph here???=) just reply, and that would serve as one=)))
Spring… is coming… (insert meme here)
Are those reflections from the program? Does it have surface types to determine how much is reflective?
Andrew , this is very professional , can’t wait to use it
Really nice stuff. Looking forward to the release (party?)
VC gives us a surprise news at the first day in the year of dragon,thank you .
we can always count on videocopilot to release the best product possible because we know that you guys need the products just a badly as we do. now i will stare at these pictures for another hour or two
Oh, man!!!
You’re a genius!
A only one question: WHEN???
What id the system req of this plugin.
Can please at least tell us how much is it gonna cost? And are you going to create tutorials on using it???
I CAN’T WAIT MAN!!!
I doubt they’ll know the final price until they’re done working on it. And of course he’ll do tutorials. They never released a product and not do tutorials on it.
He even did a tutorial on the Camera Tracker and it isn’t even their product.
Take all the time you need Andrew!
A few extra weeks or months waiting wont hurt me!
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No I am just kidding, I WANT IT NOW~!! o__o
Man I started using after effects a few years ago, now I guess instead of collecting knives I am starting to collect Plug ins. (Anyone wanna get me this new one for my birthday)
I really like the checkers-floor in the reflection
thank u Andrew for these words after a long time of waiting!
Feels good to know that you’re alive…..
truly amazing.
can’t wait to get to my hands on this.
this plugin is going to be crazy…
..:: AMAZING ::..
But i have 1 Q
What are the specifications for your computer to work smoothly with this plugin ?
Wow !!!! You are just epic….. Thanks for being so awesome
Oh. My. God. I want it now! NOW! Can I be your beta tester please?! =)))))))))))))
Great to get an update on Element 3D!! Cant wait to get this amazing product…WE LOVE YOU VIDEO COPILOT!!
Take your time! Looks amazing!!!
I. LOVE. YOU Mr Kramer… (purely platonic, because I’ve learned that platonic love *can* exist between two grown men).
OMG!!!I can’t wait this baby! thanks a lot Andrew.
Haha – Looks like we’re getting v2 (or maybe even v3) of the plugin at launch! Looks sweet, can’t wait!
could you please say the minimal system requirements for element
cant wait ……
wow!smart~~Very much looking forward it
Notice how the spheres are above the liquid in the blog but once you click on the image they’re below?
You only get that sort of entertainment on Video Copilot.
And on top of that we get this amazing plug-in.
Hats off!
You know this is going to revolutionize after effects! Everyone in the world already uses optical flares and action essentials!
Great work! VCP-Team
Mr Kramer, would this plugin be better suited for motion graphics or visual effects artists? Or both?
Can you do water fx or liquids with this plugin?
Wow! This is really amazing! I’m really looking forward to see more about this plug-in. Thanks for the update!
Thx Andrew, just wondering, how much will it be though because i don’t have much money?
I Spy Sub Surface Scattering
…or is it just the illusion using the models thickness and a color map. Either way would be a cool feature.
Now looking a the render closer i see that the spheres are all the same thickness but also have the gradient across the bunch, so the model thickness may not be involved at all. (not diminishing the fact that it looks awesome and promising
)
Thinking about it, it would be very cool if that gradient map is applied on the basis of a light source..
I think i have covered all the possible speculation… one must be right
Im glad that Element 3D imports OBJ files and can acces to realtime material/reflections when working with the meshes/particle FX from 3Ds.
What im curious is if it can also import in the UV Map textures thats been applied to the mesh from 3Ds and then can read the textures in Element 3D further on.
It doesnt do real-time reflections. That would require an insane amount of calculations, no consumer pc can do that.
However, it mimicks real-time reflections in a very impressive way so most people will not even see the difference anyway
oh andrew ! you’re so genius !
honestly i want to work with u be one of your team. if it’s possible pls email me i can help you everything !!
Amazing!
Also, what happened to that plug-in that could do realistic camera shake? I forgot what it was called now…
Andrew can you please answer this .. what about Autodesk maya .. is there any possibilities i can integrate element with autodesk maya ??
Why would you need to?
Umm…I perceive that it is going to be a very powerful plugin
It´s Element Time!
That looks legit! Cant wait, btw did you ever say what version of ae is required?
As long as you will soon be fully prepared to take my money, everything will be fine
Wow! This is really amazing!
like
we still wating for that?!!!
I use the Star Trek Mr. Scott rules. Say 6 weeks, deliver in 2 and become the miracle man.
I need to get a new keyboard as I have been drooling over Element 3D. It looks amazing!
Looks like there is some subsurface scattering on these renders. This would be a killer feature…
i like the pictures. so can we create a fluid simulations with this plugin ? (like realflow)
nice and cool to have finally news about “that” , Andrew ; )
keep going and launch your baby !
best regards.
I am definitely keeping my money I saved for this saved for when it comes out. I can’t wait. Thank You Andrew.
yeeeeeeesssss yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
yes
yes.
Bless your little heart Andrew Kramer.
So will you need 3D experience to use this? Can the 3D objects be created in Element?
So just tell us…days, weeks or months?
Do i see there blobmesh particles? that would be really impresive and awesome.
They should give you some kind of big Award or a beer whatever you prefer.
Looks great Andrew, Can’t WAIT!!!
This Liquid looks so extremely real! O.o
Cant wait to see more!
But where i could use thoose liquids in my videos?
I wonder if it will support simple fbx animations or perhaps you can create and animate small groups of objects and animate them and then emit those groups. Also Is there going to be a SSS shader? ( sub surface scattering )
I have a strong feeling this is a game changer for video production and effects!
Maybe one thing you can do is importing objects and making them fluid (as shown here) with Element3D :O
Will this follow a path? Can we animate birth, death etc…? I have not seen any stills of sparks, flames or smoke. Mostly glass, water, shiney stuff which is great, but could you throw up some FIRE, FIRE, FIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRR. (sorry, Bevis moment). I have not seen any mention of .lwo import. I know I can export .obj but was just wondering about any lightwave integration(hard to please everyone). And is this going to be MAC/PC?
I also saw you wearing a Boise State T-shirt in one of your vids, are you located in Boise?
Love the site and all your hard work. Thank you!
So stoked looks great!
Take as much time as you need. We’ll be waiting. This looks incredible.
Can’t wait, but will!
can’t wait to use it, thnx andrew, will be waiting…
Can’t… Wait..!
Oh God! Andrew!!!
Does it mean, that Element will be able to do similar things to this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz-7Di2s4yY&feature=channel_video_title
Can’t wait for the release!
Thanks.
We forgive you Andrew!
You do enough selfless stuff for us that we can overlook a timescale/delivery flub
It will be worth the wait, which of course is the important thing.
I’m very excited to see this. Thanks for all the hard work guys.
keep working hard bro I’m sure you will release the best product as always
I will buy this the second it is released. Hell, I will buy two.
Enough said.
VERY NICE ANDREW KRAMER
Look like turn the objects into liquid.
ARE YOU SERIOUS??!!!!!!!??
I’m happy this happened because it shows that Andrew is human and not some sort of visual effects demi-god.
These are sweet!
ohhhh myyyy gosh, this is just so goooood, woouwhsh
3d Andrew
Can’t waiting to this !
I suppose we will be able to create some water and blood spots ! It could be very cool ! With a gun, a time freeze and 3D Blood ! Waou AWESOME !
As a software developer I can appreciate how challenging developing a product can be, especially when you have a client base desperately wanting your product. Although I would have liked if you would have kept your fan base in the loop though the delays I can also say I would much rather see a solid stable product released, even if delayed, than a substandard product release just to “get something out there”. My impression is that Kramer and VCP is about quality which in turn brings about loyalty to products and services. I look forward to the new product Smellement 3D oh wait that is the new Olfactory plugin for smells in After Effects I mean 3d Element, yeah.
-Cheers
your so corny…..
I heard this plug in is not only FABULOUS at 3D elements, it will also cook a pizza in less than a second, or chill a brewski in less than three seconds, depending on the proximity of said can of beer to your monitor:P CANT WAIT!!! thanks again for all you’ve done for this community. PIZZA PARTY!!!
Amazing! As always!
Andrew…you stay in that chair as long as you can… Jedi Nights got nothing on your epic ideas…
How about another tutorial with it in use to hold us out through the long winter?
All i can say is that VideoCopilot is the best this company helps alot of beginners and people who dreamnt to know after effects…. andrew kramer’s tutorial made alot of people understand AE in the most easiest way Andrew deserves more than appreciation….thank you…
I am waiting for it
This will be so totally worth the wait!!! Video Copilot has changed my life and has given me the chance to get a job that I needed so badly. Mr Kramer you will never know how much I appreciate what I have learn’t from you. Thank you
This means it’s gonna be months until it’s released and probably like, $250 :/ Still looks awesome though.
I’m really looking forward to the release of Element 3D.
Exciting! I have already forgiven you, Andrew…long ago, actually. My wife is a bit upset with you though – she didn’t get any Christmas presents, since our funds are frozen by me, pending the release of ELEMENT 3D. Anyway, she got all upset. She’s just gonna have to grow up and stop being so selfish. (Now, if you can get it out before Valentine’s Day you’d be helping this brother out!)
I check this every day for an update just like this. Thanks again Andrew! We’re all really looking forward to the release!!
the bottom pick kinda looks like Real Flow. wonder if it’ll be like it.
I like my software polished, rather than quickly!
Can we get a few screenshots of the workflow?
Andrew .. You surely must have THE dream job.. Designing and overseeing the birth of an exciting new software product.. and then get to create VisFX for both profession and pastime.. The creative media gods are surely smiling on you!
– Rob
Truly beautiful, Sir. I can’t wait to see the whole finished thing, I really can’t.
I love when chocolate and caramel come together in a taste explosion in my mouth.
>>> I really want to give a time estimate but that always gets me into trouble!
i bet you do Andrew…..
I personaly never know what to answer to the client begging for “how long will it take for you to do this…” one of the top client worst demand, especially when HE doesn’t really knows what he’d like to get… the epic side of the job
>>> So until then, let me finish-up and launch this baby!
You got plenty of time (for the) baby, all you need is… love, that’s what babies deserve, aren’t they, the one you get is the one the AE community shows you everyday in its huge amount of comments, well you got all you need already
You previously show the world you reach the master jedi level because no plug-in can match up to the release of the fantastic Optical Flare. The best AE plug-in interface ever IMHO.
You need time, your fans give you a whole lot… no worry, just do your best, we are waiting in full confidence
Waiting for this new thrill…
At first I was excited for this, but then I realized that I could probably do most of the stuff that Element 3D is capable of, and more with 3DS Max. So sell me on this, why should I purchase/spend my time using it?
There are many features that would help make a good argument but one of the key features is broadcast quality results without waiting for traditional rendering. Think fractions of a second per frame to render… So you don’t need to pre-render. Plus it is integrated into After Effects so you can tweak every setting while you work.
As a 3D Max artist, think about this. Why is it so important to render out so many passes like Obj-ID, Z-pass, Reflection etc… So that you have control over the final look in compositing. But these passes only give you so much control. Element let’s you adjust everything without committing to a camera or look so you can often be more creative and dynamic.
There are a few other cool things too
As a 3Ds Max artist I can honestly say I wish 3D Max would be more like Element.
I’m not easy to impress, but the speed of Element is really groundbreaking and if you are on a short deadline I’m sure you will appreciate it.
I agree with Andrew. I as a vfx artist am aware that rendering is a pain when it comes to work with materials and reflections to look good and then render out all passes. Imagine working with fragments/simulated liquid from 3Ds max to Element 3D and see everything with material editing on the spot.
Sure there is “real time Vray” but then again you save time directly on the postproduction part ^^ So i cant wait to put my money on this one, will help me a lot !
I swear I seen a Oreo commercial that had stuff like this.
This looks amazing. I hope it lives up to this hype, and you’ve never failed to deliver, Andrew. Love time fan of your tutorials and I absolutely love your plug ins, I can’t wait to buy this one and immerse your awesome into my projects. Is 3D software required for this or can it be used with just AE? Do 3D models have to be created first? Is this just a partner to a 3D program is it standalone? I’m hoping for the latter. Thanks Andrew! Good luck with the release, we’re waiting patiently.
You gotta tame the beast before you let it out of its cage!
I want this. NOW!!! But I have no problem waiting until you feel it’s ready. I’m also looking forward to the inevitable trailer you’ll make, as those are always epic.
-Simon
This project has been highly anticipated. I hope the scope of 3D applications supported spans to Lightwave, either by native support or via FBX or Collada. Can’t wait!
Looks awesome! is it going to be similar to Normality? being able to relight an imported obj or pass?
No need to apologize Andrew. The bigger you reach, the more this happens. Just look at Blizzard Entertainment and their software, lol. What you have been doing is what is best. Just giving people an update on the new things that you are trying to add too your plugin and also the problems that you are encountering with the new additions. Over time, if you just focus on quality and innovation people will understand when you tell them that you are running into problems, just as you have been doing. If Toyota said that they were making the worlds best, most fuel efficient engine that ran on water, but that they were just having some problems with it what would you say? You’d say, hell yeah, Toyota, you guys go for it and I am with you all the way and I can’t wait for it to hit the market. It is because they have earned trust in quality engineering and innovative technologies. Do just as they do and you will not have problems.
I always weight your new updates……….
Will Element 3D integrate well with the Foundry’s CameraTracker? Am I on the crazy sauce to imagine some real nice ménage à trois moments with those two and AE? (Don’t read that last sentence, kids!)
Too late I read it! Am I gonna go blind?
Great Andrew .. your plugins make the life much easier
Thank you
and I’m really waiting for this plugin .. it will be amazing
Andrew, this looks amazing. Do not worry about the delayed timeframe, we all waited for things that we wanted, like the 80 year development of StarCraft 2
The community is behind you, and we support your decision to delay it until it’s perfect. We can’t wait to purchase it, play with it and only after have we have blown everything we can think of up into goo, only then will we do anything productive with it!
Wow… I’m amazed… I really didn’t know that the history of this Element plugin goes back to 2009 and probably before that… You see hints of the technology/possiblities in your tutorial using normality… I’m sure stefan is helping on this project and I’m really stoked for the release…
http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/scene_re-lighting/
“This will the last “update” before the official release date” – This WILL BE the last update.
I really can’t wait for this to arrive, I know others have probably asked this, but will it be able to support .obj files or textures, complex stuff like that?
The reason I ask is because I’ve tried Mettle’s ShapeShifter and I’m left unimpressed… It claimed to be able to do a lot more than it does.
As far as the proprieties of AE made layers(text/solid shapes/etc) go, will one be able to apply the effect to an already animated layer(text moving from point a to b, set with the layer’s possition) or will the animation itself have to be done from the plug-in itself(meaning it has it’s own transformation settings)?
My other question is in regards to the requirements of this beast. I currently have a workstation that will surely run it, but I’d like to know if it’ll run on a laptop with a Nvidia GT540M(2 gb of ram, 128 bits, 900-ish Mhz processor).
A list of suggested graphics card to go with it would be great. Keep up the good work guys, we appreciate it.
Will pre-ordering it be an option?
I tried (and bought) ShapeShifter AE – curious what did they claim it does that it does not? I am very, happy with ShapeShifter AE.
Andrew, no rush on this. I, along with everyone else, would rather have a polished product with lots of features over a rushed release!
Andrew this is looks amazing. i love you man
Thank you very very very much 
I’m buying this what so ever
Andrew! i have only 32 bit in my computer i cant upgrade it to AEcs5 can i used this element in AEcs3?
I have egg on my face…please accept my sincere apology.
With thanks.
Kimble.
Outrageous! What a huge let down!
Just kidding. I was completely blown away by the functionality and depth to the fantastic Optical Flares plugin so I’m sure we’re in for a real treat with this new project. Good luck, sir!
When it comes to product launching remember the Blizzard way:
1. When will product X be available? When we feel like it is ready.
2. When can we expect feature Y to be patched? On a tuesday.
3. You guys have been talking about Z for a long time now. Got a release date? Soon ™
But in all seriousness, glad to get a status update. Really excited to see the final product.
It is me or the 2nd pic us like melted version of the 1st one … wow .. I can’t wait for this baby to work on it
Thanks Andrew
Thanks andrew for another great roduct. I hope it’s as useful as optical flares…
And for the record… Can u make all your free plugins 64 bit compartible.. So that new babies with after CS5 won’t worry about getting CS4 to follow along the tutorials.
Sorry for the wrong spellings..
I mean if the free plugins can be made after effects CS5. Compartible…. It seems they are end at after effects CS4..
hope its compatable with the nvidia quadro 4000, opticle flares has major problems. like open gl on. lol
Hi Andrew iam so happy to seeing your creation
and iam your big fan of your creations
” My One Of the Ambition in my life is to Work with you in any Big hollywood Movie ”
Iam waiting for that Day
These r the TRUE Words for my heart
Thanks For Seeing This
Can you take animated objects from example cinema 4d and use them in Element?
I would appreciate some feedback
You dont have to apologize, the knowledge youre sharing with us is the best delay possible
Waiting to see the finished product
its gonna be AWESOME!
Im really looking forward to this. I think that there are some arguments against element, but in my honest opinion, I don’t think i have seen anything else on the market that can some of the stuff we have already seen and being a long follower of VC, im sure that what we have seen is just the tip of the iceberg. Well done guys and I cant wait to get it. Can you reveal a price yet or will that be revealed at a later date?
Hi Andrew,
Element 3D looks amazing, and I can’t wait! Would you ever consider giving a small discount to those who preorder? I know you have not set the final price and release date; once you do, I think you should allow preorders, and give a 5% or 10% discount to those who purchase before the website release. You have so many that follow and trust your amazing work, and I for one would love to sign up to get this.
Thanks for being such a stellar creative leader in the VFX community
Can i ask you something ?! … how you make a plugin that can use a 3D mash ?! … now thats the question i’ve been asking myself .
Sorry for spelling mistakes, greetings from Bulgaria
I would imagine that with the OBJ file integration, there are some exciting possibilities with 3d models and faster render times with this plugin.
Sounds like it will save a huge amount of time with my workflow…
I hope you all continue with the success that you have achieved so far at Video Copilot.
Has a price been released yet?
Hi Andrew, just simple question. I understand that this is last update, but all those updates took like 2-3 months gap so will we have to still wait as to say “tons of months” ^^ utill it’s released? Because i believe most of us was expecting this before 2012, and now we’re still exited about it.
Thank you in advance,
Lukas
I already forgive you Andrew and VCP Team. I won’t remember that any of this happened,when I get my hands on it.
Excellence has a cost, that’s for sure!! Many companies launch their software in some kinda of beta shape, knowing they can easily update/upgrade their product over time… a good alternative to start making money asap. That’s clearly not Andrew’s philosophy here and I can only applaude such business models.
Thanks anyway Andrew for sharing those news with us.
Blessings.
do you have a price estimate?
I hope it has every feature Trapcode Particular has but to include at bounce event change into a different .obj
“GAME CHAGER” that’s all I’m saying.
Hei Andrew,
with this plug-in you can also generate a fire in 3d with smoke?!?!
Thank’s
Bye
Andrew From Rome
OH DEAR GOD MY EYES ARE HAVING ORGASMS
Best wishes for your new great product.But tell me one thing what is the extra facility to this product?Is their any pre- stock elements which i can able to customize.I mean to say we can make such a design or elements using 3d max,then why would we purchase this?
From what we have seen (and can tell) it seems that there will be basic shapes inside the plugin (spheres, cubes, etc) that you can use and distort. (seen in one of the video’s about the plugin). Also, Andrew said you are able to extrude certain AE objects (he mentioned text layers).
But the plugin can also load more complicated 3D objects that are made in third party 3D software (like 3DS Max, Maya and Cinema4D). The advantage is that you can load the model in AE and do all of the compositing in there.
Normally you would have to matchmove camera’s in AE en the 3D software, now you only need to build the model in your 3D software and than use it in your AE project.
This saves an enormous amount of time and is alot easier if you want to make adjustments to the camera in your scene.
According to Andrew, thats just scratching the surface of what the plugin can do, so…
(like 3DS Max, Maya and Cinema4D)
AND BLENDER!!!!
All i can say is thanks Andrew… me passing on your link to a few friends ended up in a huge vfx group of buddies visiting your site… and then discussing your plugins and tuts during lunch time…thanks VC team.
From South Africa
Andrew Dude you rock,
I cant wait to try this baby out… Am currently learning Cinema 4D for modelling purpose. The truth is that you have really inspired me to take my creativity to the NEXT LEVEL… Thanks a lot
Like we say in my country bros you too gbaski….
From Nigeria.
I just want to know if I can pre-purchase this spectacular product and just download it when its released. Andrew I just want to throw money at you so you can start R&D on another great product in the NEAR future!!! But seriously, a pre-purchase would be great!
I`m waiting this plugin about 1 year
so i hope it will impress me 
& I think it will
Will Element be able to replace plugins like Particular and CC Particle World? I remember you saying that Element can use Sprite Based particles too.
Is it me, or does this pic look delicious?
It that liquid flow still an obj, or is Element rocking the METABALLS!
please tell me Element has metaballs
Yeah, I’m buying this.
How much will it cost, about? you said $150 or so but that was a few months ago.
OMG Sweeet honey jesus !!!!!!!!!!!! ANDREW, will element plug-in be able to work as a bridge between 3d softwares and AE? with position and camera data for example… it will *-*?
From what A.K. has revealed to this point, Element is suppose to be just that: a bridge between 3D software and AE.
So, you can render a model in a 3D software package, save/render it as an OBJ, import it in AE and move your camera around it freely. So, not camera matchmoving or camera exporting is needed. At least, that is what i understood from what Andrew has said.
it will be for CS4 or for CS5?
Does it use real-time liquid physics to create the example pictures as seen above?
I’m always searching for the red cooments
This is just brilliant, a plugin that we would think about it “yeah yeah its awesome but it must has a down side, maybe the rendering takes ages” but noo! and also these it can do some other things with it… woow man, looking forward for those features, Nice job VideoCopilot team!
Keep up!
(sry for my bad english, I’m frum Hungary)
Will it reflect the room in a 2D shootings. How does it know what is ceiling, floor and wall?
well all right then but just this once;-)…..been here for years,own most of your gear, I was in a professional situation and you made the transition into AE much less painless, even fun at times, so mate take your time, get it right and I look forward to giving it the once over and hopefully buying it (hey I’m not a pushover mate), BTW its AUSTRALIA DAY here in OZ …Advance Australia Fair!
My cucumbers are pickled waiting for the plugin. However, I’ll give you 2.5 more months to finish it up.
. Don’t make me send a jar of my spicy pickle to your office. Grrrrr
Andrew ive got a question.
can element create 3D Texts? because i like 3D tracking and i dont like using cinema 4d or 3ds max ?
It almost looks like sub-surface scattering.
Now that’s call AWESOME!!!!
I’ve seen this question a few times above, without answer, and I’m sure you’re crazy busy with the airplane tutorial, getting element ready, whatever other awesome things J.J. Abrams has you doing, but I gotsta know(and I’m sure I will in due time.)
Are .obj files required for Element? Or will it create it’s own? It looked like in the video demo earlier that Element is capable of creating it’s own meshes, but I’m not 100% certain. Justa wond’rin!
Rusty… if you readed previous posts and topics about that subject, you should have got your answer… yes, of course, you’l need an existing OBJ. file.
cheers
.obj is just een ‘open’ fileformat for 3D meshes. Most (virtually all) 3D applications can save/render to an .obj file. Element can import these .obj files into AE to use it in your project.
However, Element also has several objects (basic shapes) like squares and spheres that it can produce by itself. These can be manipulated to some degree.(however we do not know how much)
Apart from that, element also allows you to extrude (i.e. ‘make 3d’) AE objects. Which objects and what the limits are, again, we do not know. We only know about Text layers, cause Andrew mentioned this a couple of times.
Hope this helps
Thanks Kwartjuh! That tells me exactly what I needed to know. My problem is Blender isn’t very intuitive(in my opinion) and 3DS Max or Cinema 4D(or anything of the sort) is a bit pricey for me right now, so making my own obj’s is tough.
You are awesome AK! It’s even hard for 3Dmax to do such work!
I can tell that this image was not rendered in 32 bpc.. is it compatible?
I’ve asked this before and got no answer, so I’m going to ask it again: What graphics boards do you guys recommend for this? Since it’s not a deadline question, please answer me.
What does it need to run as far as the GPU power, right now that is my biggest concern.
Spec’s are unknown at this point. However, A.K. mentioned that a big portion of the development went in optimization for low-end systems. In one of the video’s he said that if you bought a graphics card in the last year or two you are just fine. Of course, the more power it has the better it is.
If you bought a graphic card last year or two they could be Quadro. This is why I wanted some damn specs, it’s not that hard dude, not much to ask for, GPU processor and ram, that’s it.
It’s sustainability can be tested at this point, I’m sure and it is a snag that concerns a lot of people. Give me a guesstimation!
I am pretty sure that if he says “a graphics card” he doesn’t mean top-of-the-line Quadrio cards. But yes, it is guessing until the spec’s are released.
Andrew, you generosity over the years has built a fierce loyalty, so no worries. That being said, take you’re time and do it right. We’ll be here.
I truly think you got a hit here!
I can’t wait for this plugin!
Looks more like a Zdepth shading trick than SSS. But it still looks very nice!
Regarding the fluid: if thats an imported mesh you can’t tease as like that, but if you can do that metaball meshing of a particle sim directly in AE, you have an instant classic.
One way or the other I think it will rock.
Cheers!
I was hoping for free, something tells me i’m gunna have to break out the wallet, any plans for student pricing?
Sent me a project in after effects …. and 3ds max is good:d THX
Really excited. Really thankful. If I may make one request (as a very satisfied VCP client): (pretty) please continue to make tutorials on various aspects of Element that buyers could download/buy. It sounds like a fairly broad piece of software with numerous possibilities and I’m just afraid that there might not be time/space for a lot of tutorials with the release of Element. If you could continue to make tutorials with Element after its release, I, for one, would very much appreciate it. Enough to even pay (a reasonable price) for it. Cheers.
This will most likely change my life for sure…
Can it render any .obj file or other software files from 3D works? Thanx again Andrew! Can’t wait… Really!
3D works, or whatelse, Aaron… any 3D file under Obj. format, as for exemple Plexus does.
; )
I’m blown away by this.
As I was watching the Element video, I noticed the light integration from After Effects. I’m wondering if it’s possible to hide the 3d object and just keep the light reflections? That would be VERY interesting indeed. I can’t wait for this to come out.
Hey g