TUTORIALS FOR VFX & MOTION GRAPHICS
Free After Effects Tutorials & More Hosted By: Andrew Kramer
April 03, 2009
• Create a stylistic 3D city with 2D images in AE
• Built advanced structures and simulate lighting
 
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by mango 11/12/2009
Thanks Andrew.
by chuck acosta 11/08/2009
Great man! your the best!
from Philippines!
by ryan 10/29/2009
hey great tut just wondering how do you make your files smaller so their not like 3gb lol thanks
by Simphiwe 10/26/2009
Hello I'm a Design student in South Africa just wanna tell you that you are the Motion graphics God and again thanx for the great Tuts.

Peace.
by Marius 10/23/2009
as always loved the tutorial and love the jokes. The SimCity and GTA thing was just genius xD
by xfactor 10/15/2009
greetings dear time,this amazing tutorial stops playing after 23:46,also other tutorials have the same problem like "Fancy Title Plate"and"Ancient Titles".hope you'd be able to fix that..thanks for your care
by EvedayHelp 10/14/2009
I have a shool project, ima use thiS1!
THANKS A MILLINO
but just wondering...why didnt' you add the file... project file?
by Franz 10/08/2009
Please send the after effects project file.
thanks you
by ramond 10/07/2009
Tis tut is os amzing i wud haz ur babes in a minte
by Tanner .D 10/01/2009
Just A thought if you own proscores use the expression system in the last tutorial to offset the Buildings in 3D space! :)
by Rutger 10/01/2009
This is one of my favorites, I've been looking forward to watch this tut, but had to many things on my mind to start with. Now things have started to clean up a bit, I've managed to take an afternoon to sit down and take a look at this very complex but intresting tutorial!
Andrew, your simply the best!
Thanks from Holland
by Engin SOYDAN 09/23/2009
Simply, AMAZING very nice tutorial
by Mariana 09/21/2009
man, u are the best!!!
thanks

Mariana from portugal
by Stolle 09/13/2009
That is the best Videotutorial to creat a 2D to 3D Movie in AE. Very Thanks :)
by Aleixo Teixeira 09/09/2009
You're the best tutorial creator I've ever listened to. I love your sense of humor, and the way you make things look so simple. Keep up the great work!
by youtube.com/izoka114 09/06/2009
awesome vid :D
by Shweta 09/06/2009
Hey. This is great
by David 09/01/2009
Cool tutorial really great tips and effects learn a hole lot from your work, thanks for putting your time into it. Good stuff!!!
by Tony Stark 08/27/2009
Wow Andrew,
you are the best!
Thanks for all your work, patience
and good jokes!
by Joe Tucker 08/27/2009
This was an awesome tutorial. Thanks for this and many others like it. My friend just got Action Essentials 2, cant wait to see what we can make.
by Kevin 08/26/2009
Love this tutorial but my background is over some of my buildings for some reason. My skyline background is on the very bottom of the layers so not sure why this is happening.

Please help me
by Chris 08/24/2009
This is also a good starting point if you want to create a "city" on another planet for your "big sci-fi flick"

keep up the good work.
by Pankaj 08/21/2009
Extremely Good for the AE users.

Thanx
by kalith Gayashan 08/18/2009
nice ...... god bless
by subash 08/16/2009
this tutorial is awesome.
Thanks for these great tutorials Andrew...
by Marcelo Schatzmann 08/14/2009
You are amazing!!
Soon I bought the 2 ACTION.
Your tutorials are complex with easy language.
Congratulations.
Take my email and keep me informed about the news.
by Theo Georgiev 07/31/2009
how can we do the best we can without being thankful.. :D
thanks for all the teaches!
behind simple principles stays hard workin'!
peace!
by nadifi 07/25/2009
this is the best site I have ever seen! I will support your site by buying the products. the graphics and instructions were perfect. Thank you for creating this site you have raised the bar to a new level! nadifi_123@hotmail.fr
by buzzair 07/23/2009
someone used this guide to make a commercial for a toyota dealership b/c the buildings looked exactly the same as the ones in the tutorial...
by HUIYING 07/22/2009
Andrew, this tutorial is awesome. I learned a lot from this tutorial video. thanks a million.
by Bernardoe 07/22/2009
Andrew this is awesome u should work to Pixar or something, I think you are one of the AE creator Lol ;) or the king ^^hehe. Thanks
by c. mel 07/21/2009
o my god it andrew kramer!!! lol great tutorial learned so much thanks man
by MrGonz 07/17/2009
Effin sweet!
by china 07/12/2009
hey you konw i thinks thank you very much
i'm a chinese tv worker i need help so you did
by Sean Brown 07/09/2009
WOW this is the best site I have ever seen! I will support your site by buying the products. the graphics and instructions were perfect. Thank you for creating this site you have raised the bar to a new level!
by silverback 07/09/2009
your a rock star man
by namii 07/02/2009
hi Andrew...
Good job, i love it
by Reggie 07/01/2009
This is the most awesome sight I have ever been on. I will forever be a fan. God Bless!
by Mauro 07/01/2009
Muchisimas gracias, desde argentina. buenisimos los tutoriales, excelentes. era la ayuda que me faltaba para empezar a usar el adobe after effects. infinitamente agradecido
by Beatheart 06/29/2009
better use 'crop' with 'perspective' option in Photoshop
by Malik 06/29/2009
Hi Andrew , this is awesome! really great tutorial! i'm always watching and learning from your tutorials. and i just wanted to thank you.

thanks from Germany
by ragl 06/28/2009
The best!
by Cameron 06/25/2009
IT TOOK ME AROUND A WEEK TO COMPLETE BECAUSE OF WORK BUT I THREW SOME COOL SOUND EFFECTS IN THERE

LEAVE ME A COMMENT ON MY AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK FOR A BEGINNER.
THANKS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7I8SlznaQQ
by Aidan 06/25/2009
Just thought I'd leave a comment saying thanks loved the SimCity/GTA joke midway ROFL
by DEEPAK RATHEE 06/23/2009
thanx a lot andrew this is so wonderful u r the best dude


from INDIA
by Steven 06/19/2009
I've been working on the side views of the buildings near the beginning so my friend can start the 3D modeling. Do any of you have any idea where to find any type of rooftop graphic? I'm having trouble finding one similar to the one in the tutorial.
by Brandon 06/12/2009
i love this tutorial!
you are so amazing man!
you my inspiration!

cant wait for the tutorials to come./
by Jaakko Saari 06/11/2009
Thank you for these wonderful tutorials. Your way to make stars is excellent. The other day I was like painting in photoshop this entire universe and it took me forever.. I was blushing when I saw you doing the background by using the procedural texture.. wow..
Good luck! Thank you!
by vasanth 06/10/2009
Very, Very nice amazing ideas this tutorial, than

very beutiful work in cg,


thank you.
by Gamerworld14 06/10/2009
I found your 3D City tutorial amazing, and even though I don't have After Effects, you make me want to start saving. Great tutorials guys!
by wow 06/05/2009
cool~ love ya! Andrew
by Dnoop 06/05/2009
Ive tried this like 6 times and i just cant do it!
by abei 06/04/2009
good!
thanks
from china!
by Damián 06/04/2009
Genius Andrew - I loved it
by Josh 06/03/2009
Thanks a million, Andrew! For the last 3 years creating a 3D city in After Effects was always in the back of my mind, but everything I tried didn't look quite right. With your tips I was finally able to get it out of my system! This is what I did with it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64umwluOGu4

Thank you!
by khanjany 05/31/2009
very nice dear .
by Effectsfreak 05/28/2009
I saw this effect on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Did you do it for them?
by Tank 05/28/2009
Do you think it's possible to create a tutorial for something round like trees and then using the sunbeam effect in the newest tutorial. I want to see if I can use this to make a video for a running video
by linn3D 05/27/2009
hey man u guys are great man. i am a buddhist and i believe that the more u teach, the more u learn about the things. its like input work= output work but more in a religious way. what u do is what u get so...just keep it going man. u will also be a wise man not only in this life.. but also in the next reincarnation. thanks u.
by tariqdesign 05/27/2009
Thank you man and i hope someday i can thank u my self :)

by Laxan Kundan 05/24/2009
very nice tutorial. I did something like this few years back. pls check it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Wc3L9zev9E
by Storm 05/23/2009
Just got After Effects CS4. Thanks for this
It's Very good.
Keep up the good stuff ;)
by Sebi 05/22/2009
Thank you!!! That was the tutorial I needed!
Awesome! keep going!
by Maz 05/21/2009
Thanks Alot...

This is an especially unique tutorial in a unique way..

Can't wait for AE2 =)
by RUBHER 05/20/2009
Gracias hermano la verdad esto es de respeto, gracias por la ayuda y la buena vibra.
by Brad 05/17/2009
What is This Font Called Great Tut
by Jar Sqwuid 05/17/2009
I love you guys, thanks so much for all the tutorials! Now I'll be way ahead in my classes! Haha^^
by Marty 05/16/2009
AMAZING!!! I love all the little tips you can use out of this - like the distortion on the 2D image, and the texture with the lens blur - even if your not working on a city, these tips are priceless, awesome tutorial!
by 14k 05/15/2009
Thank you, Andrew. Yours tutorials rock. You went a bit fast on steps. It means I have to buy your "Series One" DVD.
by Phantom 05/14/2009
WOW
No words
U rock :)
by Joshua 05/13/2009
Hey i need some help every time i render this it ends up coming out blue instead of with the glow effect...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgrsZBguIkM

If anyone knows how to fix it send me a message on youtube! Would help a lot!!!!

(should look like: http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/217/engelhartproduction.jpg)

It shows up like this but when i render it it shows up like the one on youtube any help would be great!
Thanks,Josh
by absurdistof 05/13/2009
Umm Idk what I did but when I go to make the CC version, it converts all my work to 2d. So, basically all my work is in the bin right now and THe camera angle mysteriously resets to way above... Any tips?
by Baxter 05/13/2009
Hello!I'm from Tajikistan,I allways gonna follow your work,
Andrew you are #1.I little know English language but I understand you. you are the best
by Bryan Ruiz 05/13/2009
Well, thanks man I allways gonna follow your work,
And i hope more of this great tutorials and hope more products.

OHH, pls can you tell me what was the project that you worked on for FOX...?

FROM COLOMBIA
by Dizzy Bastard 05/13/2009
Is this CS3 or CS4? Cuz I like that look...
by Supun Lakshan 05/13/2009
BEST.... this is Besttt.....
by Josh 05/12/2009
would someone be willing to send me there finished building project? SO i can just open it up and change the text? i suck with after effects
Thanks, Josh

j[URL=http://tinymail.me/kjkpt7]...[/URL]@gmail.com
by moodspell 05/12/2009
You are a dangerously viable asset to anyone trying to edit. Your tutorials are so friendly and explanatory it drives the demons of fear from complex programs such as after effects. Definately filing down the teeth of the beast.
by Henric 05/12/2009
Hi everyone!

This was a awesome tutorial Andrew! I was wondering if anyone had any tweaking tips in cs4, im trying to rendering out in 2k(!!) but i dont have 64-bit OS. Any tip would be much appreciated!
(Pardon if my english is bad)
by Edison 05/12/2009
Awesome?
?????
by rood297 05/11/2009
como los titulos de heroes, groso!
by Jied 05/11/2009
Wah Guru ! Wish I could learn from you first hand.
by Ro[N]eN 05/10/2009
Nice !
by iGREASE 05/09/2009
Man I love your sense of humor.
by BunnyBoy 05/07/2009
LOVE IT. I'd never thought in a million years you could do these sorts of things with AE. :) Keeep up the good work. ;)
by Abdinasir 05/07/2009
People will say thanks but you are over thanks because you are the only one that the power to learn what you can have gene
I turn adrew kramer after effects to learn this if you have other tutorials then please send me my email
by Alex 05/06/2009
Ukraine

Andrew your tutorial it's something crazy. I like it very much.
by Iacopo 05/06/2009

Dear Andrew,
i'm a italian television graphic,
your tutorial save my life every time!
You are the very best , in italy all the graphic producers loves you!! (excuse me for my very bad english)

Iacopo from Rome
by jorge 05/06/2009
Im From Mexico GReat Job and also im gamer of GRand THeft Auto
by Bryan 05/05/2009
it's good but would u tell us the name of the fonts u usein
by Co5 05/04/2009
Dude u are the best ........I hardley wait 4 youre next tutorial
by Jason 05/03/2009
Coolllllll
nice work!
by Armin 05/03/2009
it was really amazing ... i don't now how can i thanks u?........ just can i say god with u !
by Peter 05/03/2009
At 1:04
you showed us a picture of a side building

i found that exact building
at CG textures
http://www.cgtextures.com/texview.php?id=29750
by Ezekiel Zachary 05/02/2009
I from E.Africa, very creative tutorial. Very awesome
by ed blackford 04/30/2009
this is my favorite tutorial bc i love cities
by wahab 04/30/2009
Andrew Kramer you are too goooood i like your work i m in pakistan , karachi
by fabio Henrique 04/28/2009
Putz... criatividade e tudo ....
by Amit Zinman 04/28/2009

My try:

http://vimeo.com/4378588
by Aswin 04/27/2009
this tutorial is great
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