ALL DESIGN TOOLS
Sam Loya is back and this time it's temporary! Recently we took to the streets with our 2-man crew of myself and Sam Loya to shoot a fun scene where bad things happen. Shot everything handheld with a small shoulder rig, 5D and 2 lenses. (16-35 and 85mm) More updates coming soon.
August 23rd, 2012
129 Comments
Sandie
9 years ago
I dont know It's been 4 year.. but this video never been posted.. !!!!!
I think Andrew you missed this one lately..
I think Andrew you missed this one lately..
Adarsh
13 years ago
I did a wall breaking shot because of a robot running thro it in max and here???s the link,
http://youtu.be/KpPSfB4AJKk
that shot is towards the end of the video.
let me know what you think
Greets
http://youtu.be/KpPSfB4AJKk
that shot is towards the end of the video.
let me know what you think
Greets
Raw-ed bros.
13 years ago
Been waiting for this video for a long time now. Doesn't seem like its coming. Andrew must have forgotten about this.
Dustin
13 years ago
Hey Andrew, the thing that always strikes me about your pictures from frames in your little shorts is how the skintones look. I know you're shooting with a 5D and some sweet glass but i'm really dying to figure out how you get those skintones the way they are..
RG
13 years ago
hey Andrew whats up r u gonna doing tutorial DVD for element ?? cause if you provide something like strong tutorial will make a lot of ppl buy element and the tutorial on the site not enough for huge plugin like element and with element u already had 2 of the best 3 plugin for AE so u need to make the tutorial DVDs
Jovica
13 years ago
Hey Andrew, how can I change the anchor point inside Element? Please reply! Thanks!
Jason Washington
13 years ago
Speaking of Sam Loya, I found a Left 4 Dead 3 Trailer featuring Sam!! Thought you guys might like it if you haven't seen it. ENJOY!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
ehTfnzqDDg&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
ehTfnzqDDg&feature=relmfu
exel13
13 years ago
Andrew maybe you should give us a tutorial about how you color correct and grade like this -_- ;p
EJ3D
13 years ago
Hey Andrew, I have a question.... How can I change the anchor point inside Element? Reply please. Thanks! 
Daniel Holst
13 years ago
Hi,
just wondering.
did you use a reflector to balance the light between the sun and the shadow on his face,
i can't seem to get the right exposures on my 5d
just wondering.
did you use a reflector to balance the light between the sun and the shadow on his face,
i can't seem to get the right exposures on my 5d
Almost Darkslide
13 years ago
Here's my last clip, camera tracking + Element object.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3e3j4H5r_c
Comments are welcome.
Regards
AD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3e3j4H5r_c
Comments are welcome.
Regards
AD
Steve Green
13 years ago
He may have phrased it better but I'll side with Onyxfire on his basic sentiments... there are a number of posters here who feel entitled, and just want a new toy to claim rather than do anything for themselves.
I half expect them to ask for their jigsaws to come ready-assembled as well.
I half expect them to ask for their jigsaws to come ready-assembled as well.
Hi .. Here is my new 3D work. It's a still image done with 3Ds Max and optimized in AE with some "Video Copilot Optical Flares" .. Hope you'll like it .. cheers !
http://youtu.be/l5h0fhdEZMM
http://youtu.be/l5h0fhdEZMM
christian apaza
13 years ago
fascinante proyecto. Con elements tendremos para viciar durante mucho tiempo, saludos arequipa peru .
Great plugin elements , congratulation
Great plugin elements , congratulation
HUGO STRANGE
13 years ago
HEY GUYS !!! Read this !! :
Andrew Kramer on twitter:
"Traveling to NYC for a couple of days. Camera Gear at the ready, Epic with Ruby wide angle lens. Shooting for a new TV intro."
Got it ?!
He does more then stay online to refresh his browser to answer every question. You guys should watch movies..do what ever else you need to do to get inspiration. Re-read the blogs for answers ...or you could press control "F" in type in key words to search blogs.
Relax !! the videos will get released when they get released , but the bills have to be paid first (new TV intro)
Until then, keep up with Christian Michael he's into some cool stuff with ELEMENT3D.
I made my first 3D model yesterday with strictly E3D...it was just a barrel container
I know easy as heck..but I was inspired to try and create 3D models using only E3D "I learned a lot in the process" ...thanks Christian,Josh
Andrew Kramer on twitter:
"Traveling to NYC for a couple of days. Camera Gear at the ready, Epic with Ruby wide angle lens. Shooting for a new TV intro."
Got it ?!
He does more then stay online to refresh his browser to answer every question. You guys should watch movies..do what ever else you need to do to get inspiration. Re-read the blogs for answers ...or you could press control "F" in type in key words to search blogs.
Relax !! the videos will get released when they get released , but the bills have to be paid first (new TV intro)
Until then, keep up with Christian Michael he's into some cool stuff with ELEMENT3D.
I made my first 3D model yesterday with strictly E3D...it was just a barrel container
I know easy as heck..but I was inspired to try and create 3D models using only E3D "I learned a lot in the process" ...thanks Christian,Josh
Vfx lover
13 years ago
Hello andrew i hope this video are up soon !! And have you any news of optical flares 2 for me??
Boys and girls....another example of being creative with Element 3D. All constructive criticism welcome.
Christian
http://youtu.be/nM1C8x36N6o
Christian
http://youtu.be/nM1C8x36N6o
Hello Ed and thanks for the kind words.
Thats 3 of that style I have done now, the other two can be viewed on the youtube page. A good friend of mine who does similar work, and he has put two tutorials together now, and very well I might add. Although he (Josh) has chosen a different subject, once you grasp how element extrudes, bevels and can add layers of bevels in the same group....your imagination begins to put it together for you.
You can find Josh's tutorials at this link. Feel free to leave him a comment.
http://youtu.be/LNopm2nD_DU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHtNtez3niU&feature;=share&list;
LD17DA67601F2BF9F
and my other two videos can be seen here.
http://youtu.be/YcOesxWwktM
http://youtu.be/tGWijdc_16A
Enjoy :0)
Thats 3 of that style I have done now, the other two can be viewed on the youtube page. A good friend of mine who does similar work, and he has put two tutorials together now, and very well I might add. Although he (Josh) has chosen a different subject, once you grasp how element extrudes, bevels and can add layers of bevels in the same group....your imagination begins to put it together for you.
You can find Josh's tutorials at this link. Feel free to leave him a comment.
http://youtu.be/LNopm2nD_DU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHtNtez3niU&feature;=share&list;
LD17DA67601F2BF9Fand my other two videos can be seen here.
http://youtu.be/YcOesxWwktM
http://youtu.be/tGWijdc_16A
Enjoy :0)
Ljubomir
13 years ago
Thank you it is similar technique I use long time ago for height maps in Bryce 3D (Bryce3d 5.5 is free now ) for creating futuristic city. Difference is that Element3D give u more control over "height" extrusion , in Bryce is controlled by White is Tall, Black is Low, Shades of gray are In Between. Thank you one more time
it is similar technique I use long time ago for height maps in Bryce 3D (Bryce3d 5.5 is free now ) for creating futuristic city. Difference is that Element3D give u more control over "height" extrusion , in Bryce is controlled by White is Tall, Black is Low, Shades of gray are In Between. Thank you one more time
Jack the clown here i can not wait for this video, I refuse to wait! I have developed a time machine that only moves forward at a second at a time. It is a box in my closet,I will not come out until this video is up.
OlympiaLogger
13 years ago
The jokes about Sam are real funny and everything, but some are wearing kind of thin.
If you go back and look through VCP material, he's clearly is a good actor and a great "sympathetic" character.
Is there any 'legit' work that he's done that you could point us to !?!!
If you go back and look through VCP material, he's clearly is a good actor and a great "sympathetic" character.
Is there any 'legit' work that he's done that you could point us to !?!!
kago
13 years ago
You are the secret to the force that makes movie making a goal within reach. This gets me closer to my intended goal. to tell stories without boundaries. I love everything about what you are doing. I will Impress you one day.
Espen
13 years ago
Looks amazing! I am really looking forward to this. Even though this is not a "filmmaker" website. It would be cool if you could share some of the production setups for this and your other stuff. Lighting in particular.
ESpen
ESpen
Tim Creed
13 years ago
Congratulations! I heard music taken from Pro Scores at the Republican National Convention.
Looking forward to this tutorial.
Also Person of Interest has just began its run in the UK and I was super impressed with your work on it. Will you be working on the second season?
Also Person of Interest has just began its run in the UK and I was super impressed with your work on it. Will you be working on the second season?
Mahmood
13 years ago
Hi Andrew i am mahmood i have a quesion if i buy element 3d will the tutorials included in the package
VPCOM
13 years ago
Andrew, Do you know, many of comment send by iranian
that show they love you
so ...
????ر ??زد ا??را????ا?? است ?? بس
that show they love you
so ...
????ر ??زد ا??را????ا?? است ?? بس
Andrew this stuff is amazing , how can you achieve the film look if you can do a tutorial on that , that would be so much appreciated
Helo andrews and my felows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVQrNM6WCus
I have made this concept through looking myself and my struggling life. I know there are many other person aliked me who have million of dreams which are breaked by there competators.Why we messed our self in so much trouble why we are not obsering the truth . why we are only internes why our seniors not giving us the chance to prove ourself why there are beating us ispite of their work . I dont know bt today i realize by making this concept that life must go on with happniess many fools come many goes bt we must preapare our self for the next challanged we must be promoted .THAT's THE YOUNG GENERATION . We must be ENCOURGED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVQrNM6WCus
I have made this concept through looking myself and my struggling life. I know there are many other person aliked me who have million of dreams which are breaked by there competators.Why we messed our self in so much trouble why we are not obsering the truth . why we are only internes why our seniors not giving us the chance to prove ourself why there are beating us ispite of their work . I dont know bt today i realize by making this concept that life must go on with happniess many fools come many goes bt we must preapare our self for the next challanged we must be promoted .THAT's THE YOUNG GENERATION . We must be ENCOURGED
Looks like sam might not live for long. Although he has died many times. Almost. Including burning off both of his hands. Hmm, not sure what will occur to him this time!
what do you mean temporary?. looks like he wont stay alive long. man andrew had come up alot of ways to kill sam i wonder why..hahaha
Lmeneghi
13 years ago
can't wait for this! VideoCopilot hands down is the greatest source for VFX and Video enthusiasts.
fadylateef
13 years ago
please help !!!!!!!!!
i have 8400 GS NVidia video card ... 2GB RAM ... Processor Core 2 duo
do i have any chance to work with element 3D ???????
please help !!!!!!!!!!
i have 8400 GS NVidia video card ... 2GB RAM ... Processor Core 2 duo
do i have any chance to work with element 3D ???????
please help !!!!!!!!!!
Steve Benson
13 years ago
Finally,
Some solid material again. I know you needed to promote Element 3D, but dang. This felt like it lost it's "kick" of being a down to earth place to learn some sweet After Effects stuff. Don't get me wrong, Element is amazing, but it was overtaking everything. Sheesh! Should have thrown in a random tutorial that had nothing to do with element in the mix, to avoid over saturation of your followers.. I found myself not checking in here as often as I usually did. Anyways, glad to see things are going well, software wise, and tutorial wise. Keep up the good work!
Some solid material again. I know you needed to promote Element 3D, but dang. This felt like it lost it's "kick" of being a down to earth place to learn some sweet After Effects stuff. Don't get me wrong, Element is amazing, but it was overtaking everything. Sheesh! Should have thrown in a random tutorial that had nothing to do with element in the mix, to avoid over saturation of your followers.. I found myself not checking in here as often as I usually did. Anyways, glad to see things are going well, software wise, and tutorial wise. Keep up the good work!
Sam B
13 years ago
Can someone explain to me why the choice of these 2 lenses ? I'm kinda new to photography, and I want to learn what Andrew "looked for" when he decided to use these 2 lenses.
Carol Corujo
13 years ago
Cant Wait to see it, but i did some action on my own, thanks to you guys and element 3d! Check it out!
http://youtu.be/9nanBiZlY8w
http://youtu.be/9nanBiZlY8w
Got some free models and boy this thing is addictive. anywho here short but realy hard work to create these things.
http://youtu.be/bOvdgGQk8yU
http://youtu.be/bOvdgGQk8yU
Hey Andrew looking forward to seeing this, but I have a question. Have you ever worked with an Imax camera?
Damn I am amazed by DSLRs all the time. Maybe do a talk about DSLRs and your setup once? I would definitely even pay to watch you talk about cameras, choosing cameras etc.
My coworker is a spitting image of Sam, I have shopped my coworker head onto Sams in a scene or two of yours! okay, maybe not spitting...a variant could pass as a stunt double for Sam version. Good to see Sam back! looking forward to the post!
or....you could view the videos at home like everyone else lol. come to think of it have you actually looked on the tutorials page....there are 4 new Element videos posted.
Timber_Wolf_2
13 years ago
Hey, Andrew! I'm excited to see how Sam will be killed/ injured!
One request though... when you post the video(s), could you make it available on VideoCopilot???s site as well instead of on Vimeo or YouTube exclusively? For many of us users, these other sites are blocked on our workplace internet, where we access your site much of the time. This has happened a lot in the last couple of weeks, and I???m having to miss out on a lot of great material!
Just a humble request/suggestion from a raving loyal fan who would love to see everything you post!
One request though... when you post the video(s), could you make it available on VideoCopilot???s site as well instead of on Vimeo or YouTube exclusively? For many of us users, these other sites are blocked on our workplace internet, where we access your site much of the time. This has happened a lot in the last couple of weeks, and I???m having to miss out on a lot of great material!
Just a humble request/suggestion from a raving loyal fan who would love to see everything you post!
Timber_Wolf_2
13 years ago
Haven't missed a thing??? I'm sorry, but I beg to differ. just take a quick glance back through the past few pages of the blog. There are YouTube and Vimeo clips all over the place. And while a tiny number of them are also available elsewhere on VCP (like the E3D demo reel), and some of them get viewed partially in say a future tutorial (Demon Cam and Shell Shocked, for example), not all of them are. There was a whole tutorial called "Environment Tips!" that was not on VCP, and multiple "example" videos.
Am I suggesting that VCP become more widely available for me only? No. That's dumb. But "for many of us users" these videos being hosted on other sites reduce the usefulness of this site. Several times in the forum, you will find the words "due to network restrictions..." or "my workplace internet..." and other variations of the idea that stuff linked in the forum from other sites are generally blocked for many of us frequent users.
On a lighter note, trying to get my workplace to remove those restrictions would be like trying to ask for a movie in which Sam Loya isn't in pain, peril, or otherwise pernicious predicaments!
Am I suggesting that VCP become more widely available for me only? No. That's dumb. But "for many of us users" these videos being hosted on other sites reduce the usefulness of this site. Several times in the forum, you will find the words "due to network restrictions..." or "my workplace internet..." and other variations of the idea that stuff linked in the forum from other sites are generally blocked for many of us frequent users.
On a lighter note, trying to get my workplace to remove those restrictions would be like trying to ask for a movie in which Sam Loya isn't in pain, peril, or otherwise pernicious predicaments!
zeplington
13 years ago
Sam is always good for a laugh , though sometimes he must wonder if he is the re-incarnation of Wile-e-coyote ! , due to the amount of disasters that befall him .
Andrew is anything happening with your "Planet Matte Paintings" project ?
cheers
Andrew is anything happening with your "Planet Matte Paintings" project ?
cheers
Michael
13 years ago
Are those pieces of rock and flames on the ground real or are those stock footage? :]
James
13 years ago
Every time I watch a big budget movie these days, I always catch myself thinking "they could have totally rendered that in Element" and I'm talking shots that cost hundreds of thousands of $...still can't get over what VC achieved with this plug-in...
Mike Nielsen
13 years ago
Andrew, now would be a good time to create a decent res 3D model of Sam - prefractured!
John Orchard
13 years ago
Who else here would like some random green screen footage of Sam so we can hold our own private "How I Killed Sam Loya" contest?
John Orchard
13 years ago
Hey guys, with some help from Christian Michael, we integrated keyed footage in 3D space using Element and some ingenuity. Check it out, message me for questions! Thanks guys, and thanks Christian!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm8rF_FVtn4&feature=g-all-c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm8rF_FVtn4&feature=g-all-c
David Gimenez
13 years ago
Cant Wait to see it, but i did some action on my own, thanks to you guys and element 3d! Check it out!
http://youtu.be/9nanBiZlY8w
http://youtu.be/9nanBiZlY8w
Andrew, would you put this tutorial interesting technical data as:
Picture Style: Cinestyle / Standard / Flat
Process color correction
Data used in the camera: Frame Rate / Wbalance
Making-of: If you have registered
God bless you!
I'll soon be launching a website for the public of Brazil with lots VC and lots action
Picture Style: Cinestyle / Standard / Flat
Process color correction
Data used in the camera: Frame Rate / Wbalance
Making-of: If you have registered
God bless you!
I'll soon be launching a website for the public of Brazil with lots VC and lots action
Fab
13 years ago
Andrew if its not too much which camera did u use to shoot the 3D Truck composite tutorial??? was it the REDONE OR CANON 5D MARK 11??
Whoooa! Andrew the man!!! Am so looking foward to those moments when you try to kill Sam...this time EXPLODE him with a C4--- sorry Sam
sorry Sam
Rob
13 years ago
Ever think of making a few tutorials on making an indie movie on a small budget (Pleeeeeeeeeease!!!!!)
Nice photography, a really like the mood!
Here's a little animation I did yesterday, I did't do much color correction, I just wanted to focus on the animation and world creation. Everything was created using Element (everything but the modeling, wich I didn't do it either...). Before doing something serious I need to train a lot, Element basics are easy but using it well needs lot of training.
Can't wait till next tutorial!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGcwG6ucFLA
Regards
AD
Here's a little animation I did yesterday, I did't do much color correction, I just wanted to focus on the animation and world creation. Everything was created using Element (everything but the modeling, wich I didn't do it either...). Before doing something serious I need to train a lot, Element basics are easy but using it well needs lot of training.
Can't wait till next tutorial!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGcwG6ucFLA
Regards
AD
dark.h1
13 years ago
This is my first comment in video copilot.net and i love your works Andrew
i feel bad for Sam
i feel bad for Sam
abubeker
13 years ago
hellow andrew am on way to buy dslr camera and am nat sure which lens to choos there is variety of lenses in the market can u help me to choose i work music videos and some vfx shots and the lens i need is capable of shooting shalow depth of field, plus if u could make 1 specific tutorial regarding lens
The real smithy
13 years ago
Hey Andrew, just wondering when you post the video, if you explain why you chose those particular lenses? Just curious to know, thanks
Jef-Aram Van Gorp
13 years ago
Looking forward to it. Any chance that you guys might be making a short film in the future? Something where we can see a few minutes of pure videocopilot awesomeness?
Maxi Claudio
13 years ago
The Avengers http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/the-avengers/
This opening titles could have completely been done with Elements. Take a look
This opening titles could have completely been done with Elements. Take a look
Jason
13 years ago
haha sam is the bomb! cant wait! Just gonna give a shot out the the one random person who cares!!! I got a new nikon d3100!! it is sick and shoots full HD. I can use this to attract chicks and film my own clips inspired from all of Video copilots cool tutorials & upcoming videos!
Hey Andrew,
How much do you think it would cost to get a "small shoulder rig, 5D and 2 lenses. (16-35 and 85mm?"
That sounds ideal for me for shooting small spots, ads and promos. I'll be doing semi-regularly pretty soon.
Thank you for help my man! I wouldn't have the job I have now without you, I feel like I should give you 10% of my paychecks. haha
How much do you think it would cost to get a "small shoulder rig, 5D and 2 lenses. (16-35 and 85mm?"
That sounds ideal for me for shooting small spots, ads and promos. I'll be doing semi-regularly pretty soon.
Thank you for help my man! I wouldn't have the job I have now without you, I feel like I should give you 10% of my paychecks. haha
Mikeof7
13 years ago
When does Sam NOT have that angry, perplexed, furroughed-brow looked on his face?
Diane
13 years ago
Sam would make a great character actor in Hollywood. He could be the next M. Emmett Walsh. Thanks for all you guys do! Your training is priceless!
I love your stuff Andrew! You've taught me so much! Are you still gonna do a tut with Sam and the Train extension you promised? We watched all of the credits on Super 8 Just to see your name! haha
BeeNic
13 years ago
Poor Sam... Andrew can you have another guy who plays such a ???hard???role like him and give him a rest??
Shawn
13 years ago
We love you, Sam!! Watch out 'cause Andrew is kinda like the coyote - he might have an acme rocket waitin' for you!
Hijazi
13 years ago
Doesn't Sam Complain About this?
And does he do other jobs in Videocopilot other than acting ?
And does he do other jobs in Videocopilot other than acting ?
Daniel Cruise
13 years ago
At last my fav Sam loya is back on the roll,looks like it is related with element 3D also so i cant wait ,looking forward ...
Good Stuff Guy's! I wish I had 3D elements for my movie I just did. Sure could use a helicopter in a couple of scenes.
to long without Sam getting blown up in one way or another. Hopefully it will be a Element 3D related tut because I can't get enough of those.
