Announcing Element 3D V2!

It has been a little over 2 years since the releaseofElement 3D V1 and I still remember it quite vividly. I recall staying upall night before the launch, trying to get everything done.

I was nervous and excited. My son Josh had just been born aweek earlier andI was working from home at the time. The pressure was on!

Finally everything was in place and we hit the GObutton. The page went live! I exhaled with a strangeform of guarded relief. There was no turning back.

The next thing I remember in my semi-conscious state was the absolutely incredible response from the community. The heartfelt comments and appreciation. Even to this day, whensomebody gets a chance to use Element 3D in their project,I'm truly excited and thankful.

At Video Copilot we know the bar is raised high and we accepted the challenge.

Today, I'm pleased to announce the next major release ofElement 3D V2! This November, we're thrilled to bring our latest plug-in to the world!

Our team hasworked exceptionally hard to try and bring you incredible new featuresthat will save you time and create impressiveresults without a SHADOW of a doubt.

Join Us October 6th for the first sneak peak and some actual product details!!
(Right after I get back from After Effects World!)

UPGRADING: We will have special upgrade pricing for previous owners as well. This is a BIG Release!

POSTED:
11 years ago
234 Comments
8 years ago
thanks a lot
Max
10 years ago
am I allowed to use Element3d in two locations? I work from home but also have an office... So not at the same time ofcourse.
9 years ago
Yes. As far as i know you have several licenses. Dont now if you could use E3D on different devices at the same time, but i know that you can license it on different machines. I have it on my Lap and Workstation.
Ken
10 years ago
Any idea how to get the reflections to appear on live action or matte on live action vs the e3d planes?
9 years ago
You have to use a modle that has the same properties as the live action thing. for example: if you have a mustang, you use a mustang - position it like the live one and then use "maate reflections. Only the reflections will be applied to the object.
Franc
11 years ago
hi andrew

what about this problem opengl ??
11 years ago
Hi,

Beautiful software that I've been waiting for for months now! but unfortunately I went to purchase and found out my Mac Pro doesn't support Element 3d v2 Any idea on an update, ora workaround? (external GPU solution?)
mark essam
11 years ago
#LOVE3D
#LOV E3D
i got it
Ruslan
11 years ago
When will it be available for purchase?
Ian
11 years ago
Can't wait. I hope you guys tackle animating custom shape paths. The workarounds needed at present are clumsy. Plus I hope you have dedicated some time on improving the bevel system as it is infuriating when expanding paths and they cross over causing holes and gaps and spikes. Surely there must be a better way than just the reduce spike feature.
john
11 years ago
Can you please tell us the launch date of V2
Elizabeth
11 years ago
Can't wait to see the new upgrade. Wonder if will have animated people. Community people like fireman, police man, police car, fire trucks, emergency response, helicopter, rifle, schools, teachers, Dr. etc, etc. etc. that will be wonderful. Not to much experience but learning and as you said in the keynote, getting better. Hope the upgrade is not too hi. Doing for now non profit projects to help. Andrew, you are doing great!!!!! helping us. More tutorials are welcome always. Thanks
Brad
11 years ago
Looks amazing as usual. November can't come soon enough. Thanks for making 3D attainable for everyone.
Will
11 years ago
Will updates for older element 3D continue to release after V2 comes out?
11 years ago
Hey, Andrew,

I just bought Element 3D a few months ago and am just now using it for a major project. I have an older computer and I have to say it is nothing short of amazing how it harnesses the power in my laptop. And I've been using Cinema 4D for about ten years now. I am excited to see your announcement today or tomorrow!
Dean
11 years ago
Last week I had a guy sitting in my edit suite for 2 hours watching me watch progress bars. I said: Go, take a break, it will be done at 2:00. Nope, he had to watch it himself. I told him I couldn't make the electrons in the computer go faster than the speed of light. He wasn't deterred. He was determined to stare at it and wait.

I prefer to live in the real world and give people a break about this sort of thing. It will be done when it's done.
Júnior Porciúncula
11 years ago
From Twitter:

Andrew Kramer @videocopilot · 46 min

Exporting from premiere... then upload... getting there! It's pretty intense!
11 years ago
Well... its October 6th! and here i am, waiting... just being patient... trying not to get desperate
John
11 years ago
Click... Wait... Click... Wait.... Still no refresh... OCD kicking in... Click... click... click...
Hey Video Copilot I'm extremely excited for this new version coming out. Last year I used Element 3D entirely to build this animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PWleB0yTVc at the time is was meant to be the first part of a small 90 minute feature, but after making it, it inspired me to take a step back and start building a much more massive universe to rival Halo and Mass Effect and perhaps surpass them. Quantum Ascension Studios is just getting started, but we're working in both the live action film and 3D animation fields, and 3D Element is a very integral part of our production system. let me know what you think and feel to contact us at quantum.ascension@aol.com
Júnior Porciúncula
11 years ago
Please, Andrew, say something!
Júnior Porciúncula
11 years ago
Waiting... Still waiting...
11 years ago
October 6th today Waiting for the additional information super excited.
Alex
11 years ago
I'll just go to sleep. Hope to see something sweet tomorrow morning, before I start working!
Jay R
11 years ago
Can you start giving times when you post the dates. I hate waiting in line. I really want to see whats coming.
11 years ago
Giving a time would probably be tricky. I'm sure he's doing all he can to get it out as soon as possible.
costas
11 years ago
So i guess it's September 7th.No problem.
11 years ago
Super massive... not black hole, but... great job Andrew.
11 years ago
Starting to sound like kids on Xmas eve, aren't we?
Redo
11 years ago
I can't fall asleep. I won't!
Gotta see the new features!
Caffeine. Cold shower. Up-tempo music.
11 years ago
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11 years ago
Refresh.....
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ViRiX_Dreamcore
11 years ago
lol I know how you feel. I was going to make a post saying something like.

"Soo... it's October 6th and I was just wondering if... well... ya know... was just kinda bored here and... yep."

Oh, hey I just kinda made that post now. xD
11 years ago
Can't stop refreshing this page...
Joshua
11 years ago
I noticed very carefully that there are shadows! But I hope that they are not the cheap shadow trick u showed in your tutorials. But I noticed that you had a sort 3d environment map or composite environment mapwith the glow from the text. It would be epic of the glow effect built into element for certain models could effect the actual lighting( something like the null parent but with lights. I hope that you guys create more model packs especially for cars seeing that picture! It would be great!!!!! But if these things aren't included I will still brag that videocopilot is the best and annoy them with my vfx geek talk! I'm 13 and love making movies!
Rapido
11 years ago
5 pm in europe, still nothing :/
Joseph
11 years ago
Christmas is coming early this year.
Art
11 years ago
Where is it Andrew?!? Where it is?!?! Ohh..I see. Very funny HA HA.
11 years ago
Without a shadow of doubt....a designer with humor is always welcomed.
pablo
11 years ago
in Europe is now 7am...I think we will suffer more hours waiting for the E3D V2 release :S
Júnior Porciúncula
11 years ago
Today is the Day!

Can't Wait!

Welcome, Element 3D V2!
Tyler
11 years ago
Stoked for tomorrow!
dudley
11 years ago
Wow it has Create option ??? And the new UI seems pretty awesome ! O.o
BRIAN
11 years ago
At the time 15:10 , you can see the E3D V.2!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiCWMWd9cxA

!PICTURE OF E3D V.2!
Leo B
11 years ago
Hmm great
Teslakom
11 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZrEiWWf6lg

All was done in AECS6. Thank you for this miracle plugin VC Team! Can't wait the V2!
Warren
11 years ago
YeS YES YES! Element 3d I can't say enough how it has helped me. For a peek how, please check the trailer to my feature film soon to be out in Tanzania: www.our-story.co (also the teaser) element made so many things possible, and many more to come. Thanks AK and VC crew. asanteni
Stephen
11 years ago
hoping there may be a few more 4k environment maps to use... just spent eons trying to find an environment for an airport Tarmac (I'm doing something with jet strike) THE sky maps are great but I have planes and no airport to land them. Lol
bertoness
11 years ago
Hi...Andrew

I do love some standalone tool for managing, editing, viewing or even base rig custom models without AE active so i can focus building my model (3dsmax, modo) with less memory consume from passive AE...it will do much help, thanks
christian apaza
11 years ago
cools , from peru arequipa , looks great, we are looking about this new version

Impresionante andrew la comunidad latina tambien sigue tus proyectos , esperams que para navidad ya este disponible,
BP
11 years ago
i need new E3D v2 expotion fx any 3D model
Shawn
11 years ago
Thank you for the heads up. This allows me to save money toward the upgrade of V2. Best of luck in Seattle, but you don't need it!
BigRon
11 years ago
I love element, I mean I freak'n love it!!! But for the love of god can we fix all the jagged edges when importing vectors from Illustrator!!!
Júnior Porciúncula
11 years ago
Just set the "path resolution" to Ultra on Tesselation Settings.
BigRon
11 years ago
Ya, have tried that solution a number of times, not even close to a solution as it works very seldom.
Ali Farahani
11 years ago
Is may import other 3d formats for example 3ds or still we can only import e3d & obj files?
I think for get better results in Element 3d to realistic vfx, the adobe must improve lights in after effects .
Yannick
11 years ago
Dear Andrew
I want to personally thank you so much for Element V1
it was one of the biggest enhancements of my creative repairture
I dont do After Effects for living i do it for a hobby some sort of a spin off of graphic design ( I'm 16 i can't even ) ... even though I by now take After Effects projects more seriously ...
Element 3D together with your tutorials and blog is just ... incredible
Thank you, Andrew ... btw loved the hint with SHADOW this was the one thing I was missing Im so excited
11 years ago
This is sweet!
P.s. It would be the best if you guys designed a car model pack for the new update ( just an idea for you guys.)????
Shuvo
11 years ago
Can i able to work other Element Plugins such as Jet Strike or Metropolitan City on the new Version?
Shuvo
11 years ago
Can i able to work other Element Plugins such as Jet Strike or Metropolitan City on the new Version?
11 years ago
Will you be updating the rendering engine at all - perhaps to bring it closer to the speed and quality of other real-time engines such as the Yebis engine, used in programs like Substance Painter? Or perhaps your own physically based engine? If you're allowed to say, then great, if you're waiting for the October 6th reveal, then I shall patiently wait, in anticipation!
11 years ago
6 october it's in live too on the web ?
Jay R
11 years ago
The days are going by so slow...
George Snipes
11 years ago
I wish I had known this. I just now bought Elements 3D version 1 last week. If I had known this was coming, I would have waited a month.
Abdulkader
11 years ago
Wow thank u very much. my best teacher ever Mr Andrew Kramer I'm very very very happy tonight to hear your production Element 3D v2 then I must to buy what ever happens. Tonight I don't know what I say to u.
Dirk
11 years ago
I wonder how this plug-in can even get better.
Joe
11 years ago
I always wondered about something. If this plugin is very useful and good for users, so why Adobe don't support you and your product?
전지호 (Kipoo)
11 years ago
Oh my God I have to purchase another buy in September?
Another is to raise money for military

?????????!!!!!!!!
Lakshay
11 years ago
Who models all your models?
Do you model them yourself
11 years ago
OMG! I just had to post a comment for the first time to express how excited I am. I´m buying more from VideoCopilot than I need in my professional work , simply because its excellent craftsmanship and because mr.Kramer makes After Effect a more 10x more entertaining playground than any other does. Way to go!
For Element 3d 2.0, I have no idea what the plans are, but here´s what Im hoping for:

-shadows (this one is quite obvious, without a shadow of doubt )
-a even simpler importing system, making it easy to throw models in, of all kinds of formats, etc..
-a better object controller system than particle groups (which I suspect there will be)
-a lot of cool stuff which I cant even image
jack
11 years ago
Hi, great feature would be if the 'Collect Files' command works for E3D as well.Time saver
Júnior Porciúncula
11 years ago
Hey, guys, GREAT NEWS!

During the Q&A, somebody was asked Adrew Kramer the question that we're all dying to know... "What is going to be new in Element 3D v2?"

Here's what Andrew said:

"Shadows... there will be shadows! However, the shadows aren't even close to the biggest new features... and users will no longer be limited to 5 groups or a single object per group."

Can't wait for 6th Oct!
teebow
11 years ago
AWESOOOOOME News !!!!
"the shadows even close to the biggest new features"
Christmas comes in November this year...
I just can't wait
Thanks Andrew to give me the motion design addiction
Jay
11 years ago
OMG This company always amazes me! What did they come up with now.
Andi
11 years ago
Exciting stuff! But your promo picture up there has a ton of aliasing
Spencer
11 years ago
Haha that was my first thought

- Spencer
Júnior Porciúncula
11 years ago
I agree! The Police SUV has a better quality render, in Element V1.5 tutorial!
JMS
11 years ago
Look at it fullscreen, aliasing is not as bad. & don't think that has anything to do with Element...
Bigron
11 years ago
Its not aliasing.....its just grime from test driving the car, LOL
11 years ago
Fantastic! Looking forward to the new release. Will the glow effect work behind 3D transparencies? (glass materials etc)
Mikeof7
11 years ago
...but will it be "fast"?
11 years ago
I love you guys so much. You don't even know.
Art
11 years ago
There're few things that are worth paying for and VC product is up there on my list Thank you for your hard work Andrew. I definitely cannot wait. The countdown is on!!!
Seth
11 years ago
You guys are all going to be millionaires (if you're not already). I applaud your success and wish that I was as brilliant as you, Andrew Kramer! That said,...

WOO! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait!!!!!
J
11 years ago
You rocks!!
Ralph
11 years ago
SSS?
Ralph
11 years ago
Sss,transparency,refl?tions,c4d shaders conversion, auto sync between several element layers...
DJ Chuck 1
11 years ago
Any chance of that issue with Ambient Occlusion and mac, being resolved in the upgrade?
Slogan
11 years ago
Strange I have a MAC and have no issues ??
DJ Chuck 1
11 years ago
Amen to you yo, yeah, i hit the AO button and everything locks up and i have to restart my computer and all. However, i do use a laptop, so i don't know if it's singled out to laptops or macs in general
11 years ago
And Transparency? And True Reflections? And .mtl texture import? And multi-GPU enabled? And more Model Packs? Ooh, ooh, ooh...more Groups! Oh, well....

Just sitting here wishing until V2 day...
Júnior Porciúncula
11 years ago
Any News? Can't wait!
Paul
11 years ago
Shut up and take my money! But seriously, this is amazing. Using the C4D workflow takes so much longer than Element. Being able to have shadows will change everything.
Ke9
11 years ago
Booomshaka!!!! I'm set 2 go Element V2 Crazy. Bring it on Copilot.
11 years ago
Fantastic! Really excited, as a E3D power user, it ends up in almost every project we use. Cineware is great and all, but the lag is just impossible to deal with. We just created a hardware video demo (can't say) that is about to roll out in Sprint stores across the states, and we couldn't have done it as quickly and with such ease of integrating with our AE content as E3D makes possible. Love it... can't wait for the update.
tstorm
11 years ago
Yo AK, wanna hang out in Seattle? Got that legal stuffs
Hani Rizvi
11 years ago
Can you please upload a new teaser for it.
haniel
11 years ago
export function, would be cool... if not, no matter... will buy it anyway... so much better than zaxwerks, and so much cheaper.. many thanks
haniel
11 years ago
scary
11 years ago
Júnior Porciúncula relax, you have great work!
Dave
11 years ago
Glad you choose the C7 for that render.
11 years ago
SOOO EXCITED!!! Thanks AK and the team of VC. you guys are killing it.
Muhammad Elamamy
11 years ago
so cool & I wish next product came with designing places like TV studios etc.

keep it up
10x
Carlo
11 years ago
Hi Andrew Well All other elements I.e Jetstrike work with this upgrade?
Brandon Liebenberg
11 years ago
Hells to the YEAH. Can't wait for that. it's gunna kick some ass
tyler
11 years ago
Please... Why should people who just found Element 3D V1 get special treatment over the people who have owned it for a long while perhaps even from launch?? Entitled whining... V2 is a new program. Wait for it if you haven't purchased V1. Pay for it when it comes out if the feature set is of interest to you. AK and co don't owe you anything. Upgrade pricing is a gift and a show of their appreciation for loyal customers. Get a certain body part out of a certain orifice.
Matt David
11 years ago
If there is one thing I've learned, it's that Video Copilot knows what I want. I will definitely grab V2 when it is available because these guys have earned my trust. Why waste time sitting on my hands and not playing with the new features? Nuff said.
Ben Jones
11 years ago
you had me at shadows.. nice one.
Renan Amagan
11 years ago
so this version can make a sun like what you did in Star Trek credits right?
Slogan
11 years ago
3D element was used in the titles to parts of it.
rashid ahamd afghan
11 years ago
Andrew you change the world in the graphics
we are waiting for new Plugins version thanks
OlympiaLogger
11 years ago
What a lucky break!
I was afraid I'd be saving some holidays money.
Now I don't have to worry about that.
Júnior Porciúncula
11 years ago
Please post any news about Element V2. This waiting is killing me.

Greetings from Brazil.

#VideoCopilotRules
Altamiradora
11 years ago
For those of you who where wondering about the new features in V2, I spoke with Andrew yesterday*, and he told me a few things:

-The new plugin will self install upon downloading. No need to do anything.
-It will spawn new threads on you computer creating virtual cores for more processing power with the ability to chew a whopping 256 frames a second in 1080p. A bit less in 4k
-Through a new fractal algorithm developed in Latvia, frame rendering and calculation has been increased 16 folds.
-Up to 1024 layers are available and object will self align to each others and will be self conscient about their relative position to the viewer and the camera
-All layer will self rename based on the object inserted.
-Layers will be color coded up to 65,535 colours in the RGB format
-Plugin will self update every weekend through a transparent process to always have current version for optimal performance.
-Plugin will self report and authenticate serial number every day for security and will cease to work after 5 blocked attempts. I.e. if the plugin cannot reach website.
-Element 3D V2 will import ALL major 3D format files including Sketchup, FreeCad, ThinkerCad and STL files
-You will also have the ability to import and scan directly physical object with the soon-to-be-released VC 3D Scanner.
-With a special connection to SIRI (Iphone 6 only) you will have the ability to tell what you want and the plugin will do it for you, no coding, no hassle, no fancy camera manipulations; Element 3D will "guess" correctly what you intend to do cutting down production time.

All these and many more features will be included. For those who have purchased V1, the upgrade price will be 75$ and V2 price point will be 99$.

This should stop the whining and the complaints.

Getting all you can dream of and not paying for it !!

* Disclaimer: I never spoke to Andrew ! Obliviously ! I'm just tired of people who want features that would take them to the moon for FREE and complain about paying for V2. Everybody has a "shopping list" and want this or that !

Stop whining and speculating and wait for the release ! AND PAY FOR IT !! There are even some people who have the nerve of commenting here and they never dished a penny for getting the software !

Good work Andrew ! I WILL GLADLY pay for your work ! You deserve our support and continuous appreciation !
Mike J.
11 years ago
Funny !!! Very true !

Some people are never satisfied ! They all want a free lunch !
haniel
11 years ago
you are right, man
BigRon
11 years ago
OH man, you had me hooked on the VC 3d Scanner!!!!!! LOL
vd3d
11 years ago
hi,AK, Have you working closely with The foundry? and have more closely calibration with modo?
erick
11 years ago
I can not wait to have it
Dave
11 years ago
My money is ready, I use elements all the time, great product and good people. Thanks guys!
11 years ago
Nice!!! Can't wait to see some sneaks at AEWORLD!
Elad Magdasi
11 years ago
Finally you shed some LIGHT on V2 ! and this time that light produces a SHADOW!
*I couldn't come up with a better word play than yours...sorry.

can't wait!
Vlada
11 years ago
Do we still need AE with this?
Shaun B
11 years ago
I just barely got V1 a little while ago and have barely started scratching the surface and V2 is coming!!! I'm so excited to see that there are so many new and amazing things coming and I'm so glad I found @videocopilot!!!
Raven
11 years ago
FBX animation import? And maybe an export function for model/animation and camera to tweek it in a 3D pakage and add stuff. Would be great
Vinnie K
11 years ago
Hey Andrew,

Is there any chance you'll be missing your flight and make the sneak peak about two weeks earlier...



A VC follower ready to step out of AK's shadow (no chance in hell that's ever possible..)
Alex
11 years ago
OH - MY - GOD! That's all I wanted to say!
Looking forward into seeing what you bring up to the table yet again.
Luciano Daluz
11 years ago
A better (and "teaser") preview of SHADOWS in ELEMENT V2: http://www.videocopilot.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/shadow_tech.jpg
Chris
11 years ago
Is this also a teaser for a CAR Model Pack?
Is this also a teaser for a CAR Model Pack?
Is this also a teaser for a CAR Model Pack?
Joseph
11 years ago
Looking forward to Cars & Helicopters! Don't disappoint me Andrew
vipin
11 years ago
this is what i was waiting from ages.... Thanks a Lot sir......
Raven
11 years ago
FBX animation import? And maybe an export function for model/animation and camera to tweek it in a 3D pakage and add stuff. Would be great
Claudio
11 years ago
andrew: you can be great inquire with 3d element, you can create 3D particles made ??????with RayFire in 3DSMAX and luegos export to 3D element ..
as this tutorial you posted you several months ago .. http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/depth_compositing/

Greetings from Argentina ..
jo
11 years ago
Dear moderator I would like to know why messages are not published on the forum
Raven
11 years ago
FBX animation import? And maybe an export function for model/animation and camera to tweek it in a 3D pakage and add stuff. Would be great
Barry Fahy
11 years ago
SHADOW of a doubt... Mr Kramer.... Always playing with words! Looking forward to this!
11 years ago
I love the fact that a company like Videocopilot.net is taking a program like After Effects, which in its own right is a create creative tool, and making it better and closer to industry standard programs, ie Nuke, Flame, Mamba, etc...by incorporating 3D elements (no pun)into 2.5D space and evolving what Adobe already has done. Can't wait. Sounds like this will launch around the time Adobe releases the new CC package and Cineware 2.0 Coincidence?
W(ill)
11 years ago
I agree with your overall sentiment, but disagree with your assertion that AE is not an industry standard. I think it really is a matter of what industry you are referring to. I work for a company that produces the majority of the graphics packages for major sports organizations. We have 10 Emmy's and a slew of other trophies, and I use After Effects every single day.
TKD Guy
11 years ago
So will a new model pack follow? perhaps one with awesome vehicles like the spoty one shown in the announcement?
11 years ago
Holy DreamGates!

This is gonna be so awesome!!! Man I can't wait. That's right around my birthday too! Welp, guess I know what I'm asking for a birthday gift.
JWoods
11 years ago
Aaawww Yea! It's Element v2 Time! Some of the best news I've heard all year!
11 years ago
Can't wait to see the features in the latest release! VideoCopilot has a very special place in my tool kit and an even special place in my heart. You guys rock!
Robb
11 years ago
Heard about sub-surface scattering,shadows, fusion modes between particles, c4d shaders, multiple instances of the same e3d in a comp...
So I m hoping everything is true and my graphic card will handle it
11 years ago
Hopefully it'll look as good as Unreal 4.. just hoping..
11 years ago
DirectX in After Effects? Hmm.... ya know that'd be rather interesting.
W(ill)
11 years ago
The problem with Direct X is it is platform specific. It wouldn't be in AK's best interests to provide a feature set that only a portion of end users could benefit from.
11 years ago
I'm just saying I'm hoping it'll look as good as Unreal 4, not saying using that engine... If element can achieve it with Open GL than that's great!
ViRiX_Dreamcore
11 years ago
Well it could also ... oh wait it already uses that. (OpenGL I mean).
11 years ago
the element v2 cant cast shadows
11 years ago
Cool... new updateeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Tyler Adams
11 years ago
I can't wait! I purchased element 3d v1 right when it came out. VC always has incredibly generous pricing. I'd pay full price (with a smile on my face) to upgrade to v2 if it were the only option because the value is always so great.
Jms
11 years ago
I would gladly pay full price to upgrade as well. Gotta show support...
Jangtule
11 years ago
E3D V2 Support for Mac Pro 2014 ? i think not support amd firepro vga.

E3D V1 is Not Support for mac pro 2014, so very slow and not good.

I want to question.

(sorry , i am not very well english.)
11 years ago
suspense is killing me that too long.
we should vote for it to be released on 6 of october
Adam
11 years ago
This will be awesome! You have helped me so much with your tutorials and element kicks arse! Looking forward to V2
illd
11 years ago
So why do you show a picture of your new car - Mr. Millionaire? Why not a picture of the plug in?
kedi b
11 years ago
will intel users be celebrating this time round

*crossed fingers*
#AndrewKramer
John
11 years ago
A little... eh hem... foreSHADOW. noooooice!
Robfx
11 years ago
without a SHADOW of a doubt. Hmmm...... thinking......thinking...... hey what are you traing to tell us Andrew.
nephtali
11 years ago
woowowowowowowowowowoowowowoowowowowowowoooowowooow
JonasBecsan
11 years ago
I remember how excited I was when Element 3D was released. It didn't take me long to decide that I wanted to buy it. In the recent years, I've switched to Nuke though. I rarely use after effects for visual effect-related projects anymore so I think I may sit this one out. There's no denying though, that V2 will probably be awesome and I wish I could get it just for the sake of playing with it. I will still be really excited to watch updates and videos of what the updated plugin can do!
JMS
11 years ago
I've been staring at the fullscreen version of that corvette for a while now, and I have to say, it doesn't get more photoreal than that. If V2 retains the render times of V1, its going to be pretty freakin' awesome...
cfs
11 years ago
christmas comes early ! best news this year, Thanks VC team
Rodrigo Nunes
11 years ago
I'm excited with these SHADOW tip, and I hope to see soon in Element a bend option for bevels. It would be awesome! Thanks to all videocopilot crew!
Fonz
11 years ago
Im beyond excited. I've been a video copilot fan since i discovered it 2 years ago now element 3d v2 i hope there is a car model pack pleeeeese let their be a car model pack. #countingthedays
TopsiidEr
11 years ago
Cant waittttttttttttttttttttttt, this is the most important news of all time in my life !!!!!!!!
Ijnuh
11 years ago
I hope all features inside V2 will be compatible with CS6.
bobomet
11 years ago
I'm In! My credit card is ready to go! It looks as if those VEHICLES might be coming as well ... ????
Ben
11 years ago
Cool. I just upgraded my computer and graphics card so it could better work with video and 3d. I'll definitely be upgrading to the new version. Can't wait to see all of the new features.
Luciano Daluz
11 years ago
Big question: Will it work on CS6?
11 years ago
Really cool. I remember staying up waiting for Element to go live the last time. Good luck in Seattle; wish I could attend!
11 years ago
OMGG!!! About bloody time lol

I'm so happy for you guys, and SOOOooooooo excited for me :0) lol Truly looking forward to its release and and being tested with the new product.


Christian Michael
https://vimeo.com/104794820
haniel
11 years ago
scary, too
Garrison
11 years ago
-_- right after I got the regular one
edward
11 years ago
dude that is awesome, any chance a 3d car model pack also coming this year as well?
Chuck
11 years ago
Please OH PLEASE, tell me it works with AMD FirePro W7000 .... Please, Pretty Please, with particles and fractal flames on top...
KoniaX
11 years ago
Something like fumefx should be in Element. We want to create realistic 3d smoke simulations inside After Effects. I hope You have read that Andrew
Blake
11 years ago
Element saved my butt @ work this week. C4D renders were taking Forever! Thanks Andrew!!
11 years ago
I so hope it's shadows and the ability to use more lights.
Antony
11 years ago
is it possible to record any of the speaks and upload them later(lets say x-mas) in order to watch them people that live far away, but they're interested in after effects?
omid.noobi
11 years ago
Great, if that car is rendered in v2,
Cool future....
Reflects, trance parent, shadow s...
I can not wait!
JMS
11 years ago
That's not a render, it's Andrew's actual car. (He's compensating...)
Júnior Porciúncula
11 years ago
I thinks this car, "rendered in V2", is a joke. Andrew has better and more realistic renders with older versions, like 1.5. I assume that the REAL V2 will come with raytraced reflections, shadows and modifiers (like 3DS Max). Can't wait for November. No doubt that we will be VERY surprised!
John
11 years ago
I wouldn't think that E3D v2.0 will do raytracing. That sort of thing chews up a TON of horsepower, and would slow down the plugin. Most likely, it will build off of the Open GL underpinnings. But other than shadows, here's my predictions:

- Shadows (of course)
- Layer opacity styles (see Star Trek: Into Darkness end credits)
- Mention by Andrew of position data change for objects... What could this mean? Maybe adding anchor points to different material layers for better animations?
- Reflections?? (This would be a dream... But I can only see this implemented to limited effect... Not true raytracing, but maybe a general hack with doubling and mirroring objects?)
- Displacement layer! This is possible to do in OpenGL. It would truly step the game up to the next level (Displacement is like a Normal map, but modifies the geometry itself in incredible ways).

Ok, so this is more of a wish list... hehehe.
11 years ago
Well John I asked this sort of thing here and Andrew mentioned that Element's engine may be open for these sort of things in the future as mentioned by him here: http://www.videocopilot.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&p;=345062 And now that Octane Render for example will be made into an AE Plugin I dont see why the same shouldnt be possible for Element as well. Ah well we can always dream i guess but nevertheless I am super thrilled for October 6th and November. Let the good times roll!
carlo
11 years ago
Do we know about price ,great and excited beyond , HOW MUCHHHHHH LOL
Drake
11 years ago
Will there be a rigging feature?
Dustin
11 years ago
So, I'm guessing you won't be at Adobe's MAX event in any fashion? I was hoping you guys would make an appearance.
Kevin
11 years ago
What I get pumped about with these big releases is I know it'll exceed expectations. Could you at least give a yes or no on displacement?
11 years ago
Dammit, I've just come to grips with the first version!

Oh well
Júnior Porciúncula
11 years ago
I think 3DS Max will die for me. Welcome Element 3D.
Ishan
11 years ago
I was thinkin' about that before long time & Finaly our Hero said that it is coming....... Thanks very much in advance ....... Keep it cool ....... thanks ANDREW We All R With U ..........
Pteer Tarkvin
11 years ago
Great news! Cograts!
Justin
11 years ago
Can't wait! hope the upgrading price isn't too much!
Taz
11 years ago
Will projects created with v1.6 automatically work with v2? I'll be finishing an Element heavy short film in late October, and I won't mind waiting a few extra weeks before hitting the Render button (if it means better renders)!
11 years ago
For the most part. There were some important changes to the coordinate system that might affect some cases but we will have specific info.
Pious
11 years ago
Andrew, you are an achiever. Not a lot of people can do that. Thank you for the inspiration and I'm just as excited about it too. #Continue_Rocking
Usman Ellahi
11 years ago
I am so glad to hear that.
Keep it up Mr. Andrew Kramer.
brian
11 years ago
Is there any chance you guys make a plugin for AE like Cinema 4D integrated with AE,your Element 3D with 3D Studio max for real time animation stuff??Finally you heard everyones screaming for shadows and other stuff,thank GOD.Finally we can get the quality equal to 3D Studio Max with shadows.
Chris
11 years ago
Hopefully you add the option to rig that would be insane you already changed after effects and made it better than any compositing program out right especially since you focus on speed and fluidness of the program
11 years ago
Well Andrew, you know we all love you and everything, so this is meant in the spirit of tough love...

WTF was THAT? A product 'announcement' without so much as a tentpole feature list? I know you're occupied with AE world, but I can't fathom why you would make an announcemnet you can give no value to for another 2 weeks. Why not wait until Oct 6 when you had stuff to tell / show us? The only thing this announcement is going to accomplish at this point is stopping sales of V1, unless you update the announcement that with a caveat that anyone buying V1 now through release date will get V2 for free... otherwise, this was a counterproductive tease.

Anyway, good luck with AE World... I now have to go a deal with my VCP-induced blueballs.
11 years ago
Finally Dude. This update looks radical.
11 years ago
Hahaha... the Shadow that gives us so many ideas for workarounds and tricks! I'm a digital composer and I'm really proud to say that Element changed not just my personal workflow, but the entire professional one!
11 years ago
Incredible news!!! I hope upgrade prices will be as low as possible
Ken
11 years ago
Hope its something we can REFLECT on as well. LOL
Redo
11 years ago
http://www.flashbackj.com/video_copilot/seminar_2014/

Chrome will ask you for a translation, say yes. Go to bottom of the page.
Ken
11 years ago
Can't wait! You can, create shadows. But its not that great. And the ambient occlusion only works so well.
Some shadows besides floor shadows would be amazing.....

Elementary Plugin/interface is pretty cool. Check it out.
Brett
11 years ago
I purchased the design package only 4 months ago, is this going to be an update or am I going to have to pay again to have the latest version?
Jason
11 years ago
Helicopters and shadows are possible in V1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oCqaGp-Ndg
11 years ago
This is a fake shadows with different layer added. Here we talking about real shadows and self shadows. possible with different penumbra options.
KC
11 years ago
OH SNAP! 3D vehicles and more objects to destroy! Hopefully more control over shadows...can't wait!
Kai
11 years ago
Great news, and congrats VC.
Thanks for making such a groundbreaking tool!
Redo
11 years ago
It will be great. Waited all this time, can wait 2 months more. I'm so eager to get my hands on it though. Thanks for the news Andrew and the Team of course. Thank you for your hard work.
Eric
11 years ago
That day is finally coming!
Thank you, and I can't wait to see the updates.
11 years ago
Hoping for native 3DS file support, but also hoping that all the previous add-on packs still work the same.
David Vizurant
11 years ago
Cool ... do you already know how much the price is?
SHARKOUD
11 years ago
so exiting
cant wait to the release
Joe
11 years ago
Which way is more economical? To buy the current version now and upgrade later or to wait for V2 release?
Tim MIddlewick
11 years ago
Love the teasers in the blog AK. Simply can NOT wait.
11 years ago
SHADOW of a doubt: So, what you're telling us is, Alec Baldwin is in Element v2?!! 'Cuz he was awesome in that movie!
Tosha
11 years ago
Awesome!!! Awesome!!! Awesome!!! Awesome!!! Awesome!!! Awesome!!! Awesome!!! Awesome!!!
MIKE
11 years ago
HOLD UP!!! YOU TELLING ME AFTER BUYING ELEMENTS 3D I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR A UPGRADE!!! IF THATS THE CASE.........
Altamiradora
11 years ago
This is not an upgrade, it's a new release: V2
Nico
11 years ago
Is it possible that v2 has a shadow function in it ?
JMS
11 years ago
99.999% sure there are shadows....
Tyler Adams
11 years ago
I'm going to be so bold as to add another 0.001% to that.
Frank Busch
11 years ago
Element 3D is such a great Plugin. Really looking forward to Version 2. Keep up your good work...
11 years ago
Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.!
Andrew You are AAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.!
I Love VIDEO COPILOT.!
Thank you for everything.!
Dr_Stef
11 years ago
Great news! I just hope it will all still work on CS5.
TQB
11 years ago
A rigging feature?!
JMS
11 years ago
This is the greatest news ever! Been waiting a long time for this day. Can't wait to hear about the new features & wasn't even counting on special upgrade pricing! u da man of all men...man!
Reza
11 years ago
sweet! Excited thanks Andrew & the amazing team behind all of the products!
Angela
11 years ago
Good luck at the AE conference! I'm very pleased to know about the update. You seem to always be thinking about how to make all of our work lives run more smoothly when working with AfterEffects.
Ashish
11 years ago
Wow!!! This is GREAT news!!!! M Sooooo Excited!!!
jeremy
11 years ago
One does not simply read such an announcement without getting teary eyed. Brace yourselves, EPICNESS IS COMING!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait
Tobi
11 years ago
oh my god this will be so amazing ... ive already saved money for it like 6 month ago <3
Abd -L- Azeez
11 years ago
please tell me there is more that 5 groups, this all i ever wanted O.O
11 years ago
YES!! I agree. I always run out of layers. Mostly this could be solved if I could see objects of the same layer together in the Element interface. For example, mostly I use the layers to move/scale objects. They could be part of the same layer, but its hard to place objects just by adjusting anchor points alone. Please add the ability to see objects in relation to each other!
Andrew
11 years ago
agreed. if not in V2 maybe in a future minor version
Redo
11 years ago
5 Group system remains but Element uses the Unified Rendering System now. So things will be different.
Mansooryan
11 years ago
WOOOOOOW!!!! .. I will sleep untel 6th of octuber lol

and hey why using car?? don't tell me you will release also car pack???!!! can't wait
Marcin
11 years ago
Andrew, what's your favourite new feature in V2.0?
11 years ago
Hmm. I think there's a clue in the CAPS-LOCK written word! Looking forward to this major release! Awesome work as always.
11 years ago
Did I miss the part where "what's new in v2" is mentioned?
And to the SHADOWS guy, if you can't wait to see shadows that work but aren't live, seek out Elementary by aescripts.com. It does that
JMS
11 years ago
Elementary doesn't do object self shadowing
Kirk
11 years ago
No but apparently you missed the effing post above where it says "Join Us October 6th for the first sneak peak and some actual product details!!", try using your Eyes, idiot.
W(ill)
11 years ago
Kirk, that was unnecessary. That sort of negativity and hate will never do anything positive for you. All it does is make YOU come off as the a-hole, and bring the rest of us down. There's already too much adversity in the world for folks to start bashing one another for being caught up in the excitement of something and missing a detail. We've all done it, even you.
Brian
11 years ago
Yeah @Kirk @W(ill) is right, so stop effing please.
khan
11 years ago
I hope you guys add alembic support.
ViRiX_Dreamcore
11 years ago
Both for import AND export would be nice.
11 years ago
But will there finally be helicopters?
Colin Hughes
11 years ago
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jack
11 years ago
if you drink enough you will see anything you want
ViRiX_Dreamcore
11 years ago
NOpe, never.
Nor will there be fruit, footballs, buildings, and NEVER TV dinners.
Poxxxx
11 years ago
wow, this is gonna be the best Birthday i have had for a long time... can't wait
11 years ago
Shadows? Custom Bokeh Images?
11 years ago
Far too excited to comment!
Jon
11 years ago
You did it though!! you prevailed!
mike
11 years ago
..and now I recognized your plugins instantly when they are used on Tv.
(Sorry for double post)
ViRiX_Dreamcore
11 years ago
Take a look at the trailer for DJ Max Technica Tune.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8mq3ToIZhk

See anything familiar in there?
Costas
11 years ago
I hope it's an upgrade for those who already have V1. Or at least not expensive to upgrade.
wild
11 years ago
Cool! Looking forward to see what it does!! I bought Element plugin just a month ago and it's really good timesaving product when you need not too complex 3D animations!
mike
11 years ago
Finally !!
I was getting tired trying to make good render in 3ds max.
I think I watch too much of your videos a
Lowrez
11 years ago
Will this be a free upgrade if I already have Element 3D version 1.6?
11 years ago
We will have special upgrade pricing discounts for previous owners. But this update is a Big one will be well worth the upgrade price!
okornyal
11 years ago
It's cool, VC have never really overpriced anything, i trust you'll price it fairly, Andrew!
Arry
11 years ago
Hi AK.. I have a question
How E3D control motion like a Train,. Thnx Love VC
11 years ago
When you say "like a train" you mean like the one on the tracks right? You could either animate it elsewhere and import an OBJ sequence or you can create a path. (I'm pretty sure you can create one in 3D just like you can in 2D. You'd use the top view to do it. Then take your train objects and attach them to one another and move them along the path. Make sure the wheels are seperate objects so that you can have them rotate.
hironyx
11 years ago
i am really hoping that in V2 we will be able to animate extrusion, its a feature i really really really want in element 3d.
11 years ago
yeah! please...!
11 years ago
Simplesmente Incrível video copilot, eu também lembro claramente o lançamento dessa nova ferramenta, que sem sombra de duvidas mudo minha vida tanto no profissional como no pessoal. fico extremamente feliz em fazer parte dessa grande família video copilot,
e espero ansioso por mais um maravilhoso lançamento!!!
Rookie
11 years ago
I bought Element 3D several weeks ago so my question is: will this be an update?
11 years ago
What a great news. Can't wait to see, test and prepare some new tutorials with Element 3D V2 for our polish VFX community.
11 years ago
WOW man!!!
That's A Awesome news....
Plese Tell Us Some Features That You Would Bring To Element 3D V2....

I AM FELLING SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11 years ago
Yeah!!!!!!!!!! 6 october so looong! can you do a sneak peek earlier???
11 years ago
I would love to but I'm heading to Seatle for AEWorld and need to prepare. Be sure to follow @videocopilot on twitter, sometimes we slip up.
11 years ago
Hey Andrew,
your work and your team are doing amazing stuff. I am so happy to use your products and tutorials! Never give up and rocking on the future!

how does it look like, if we have v1.6. Is there a cheaper upgrade possibility to V2 or do we have to buy it?
Jonathan Kirsch
11 years ago
Shadows!?!?! I see what you did there, sir. Can't wait to hear how else you'll be making a great product even better. Thanks for all you do.
Peter Wiegersma
11 years ago
I was waiting for it without a SHADOW of a doubt. Ofcourse shadows are included and probably far more improvements and extra functionality. I'm in, who is next?
11 years ago
Congrats !! brother best of Luck with Element 3D V2 love you !!
Stealthman
11 years ago
Was just thinking about it this morning! lol Can't wait for the release! You do incredible work and your tutorials inspire me to really think outside the box!
MISILDAK
11 years ago
Finally 0_o

I feel excited.
11 years ago
This is amazing news - I can't wait to see how this bad boy changes the After Effects landscape!
11 years ago
I hope it will work with CS5.5. I don`t want go forward with CC. I`m waiting when box versions will come back
WillBellJr
11 years ago
Same here and CS4 for me - as a hobbyist, I have NO interest in CC's subscription.
Fotomojo
11 years ago
You will probably grow old and die if you are going to wait for a box version to return. It is highly unlikely.
W(ill)
11 years ago
Fotmojo is right, the days of boxed software are coming to an end. Eventually you'll have to move on or be left behind. Perhaps someone will come along and create a worthy competitor to AE, but to arrive at the expansive ecosystem that After Effects currently enjoys would still take considerable time, all the whole you're work will suffer as those nimble enough to stay on top of new tech will surpass you, and get all the jobs you once got. Like it or not, subscriptions are here to stay. It is the cost of doing business in the world of VFX / Motion Graphics.
Steve Green
11 years ago
Happy to stick with CS6, Adobe don't seem to be in any rush to add anything vital to CC, and why should they when people lock themselves into a rental model?

Really, people and companies should have taken a united stand against CC when it was first introduced - shame they're so short-sighted in thinking they're getting something cheap.
11 years ago
In reply to mr. Steve green. I disagree when you look at how much it would cost you to purchase all of the Adobe programs like after effects, premiere, photoshop, etc. It would take about 2-3yrs at the $50-60/month to break even with the thousands these programs cost. And the subscription model allows you to get updates without having to purchase upgraded versions like most software. It also allows people, who don't have hundreds or thousands of dollars to spend, get familiar with the programs and build communities.
Rune Jacobsen
11 years ago
If I buy Element3D v1 right now, will there be a grace period or similar to get to v2 once it is released?
11 years ago
Since v2 is just an update for E3D, yes you will get it.
11 years ago
We will have special upgrade pricing for all previous customers. More upgrade price information will be available once people have a chance to see it the new stuff.
nico
11 years ago
i think its a update for all older versions
11 years ago
There's a special upgrade pricing.
11 years ago
i think just wait a bit me too i wana buy bt ill wait for v 2.
JMS
11 years ago
If you want to save some cash just wait for V2, otherwise if you buy V1 today you will end up paying more. Initial purchase price for V1 plus the upgrade price to V2 will end up being more $ than just buying V2 when it comes out.
11 years ago
Wow! waiting for it ^_^
Fernando
11 years ago
Shadows....
11 years ago
Hey Andrew kramer and team!!!
Let me list some things I would like please
1. projection texture from cam and composition
2. shadows
3.simple modeling (sketch up )
ViRiX_Dreamcore
11 years ago
Hey James. You might be able to do some basic modeling stuff in Cineware. Export that as an OBJ and BAM!

A shame SketchUp Free doesn't allow OBJ export, then you'd be good to go.