Are you upgrading to After Effects CS3?
July 8th, 2007

Who is upgrading and when? Although I plan to continue creating tutorials that utilize the core functions of After Effects, how many of you would be interested in CS3 new feature tutorials? I've already done one and I have a few planned. One idea is for a tutorial that covers using the puppet tool with live action footage and by motion tracking the footage you can create a cool 2-dimensional motion capture for animated cartoon characters. This is just one of many new tutorials I have planned.

Personally I think the new version is very impressive and they got rid of the whole pro and non pro business, so there is only one version and all the plug-ins are installed. Do yourself a favor, check out the new features and download the demo.

Andrew Kramer
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18 years ago
132 Comments
Yeah CS5, Yeah!
ecneto
18 years ago
when is this tutorials gonna come out Andrew is a really cool feuture soo yeah it would be great if you do one 8D

BTW the new sites it awesome new free stuff and basic training the preset and everything is great
ecneto
18 years ago
when is this tutorials gonna come out Andrew is a relly cool feuture soo yeah it would be great if you do one 8D

BTW the new sites it awesome new free stuff and basic training the preset and everything is great
CJH
18 years ago
I would like to see more CS3 integration tutorials, photoshop, to ae, to encore, and alike.
Michael E.
18 years ago
I have already upgraded, but hey whats the hurry, I got both 7 and CS3 you know doing a work flow, as most of my plugins don't work for CS3. So staying put with 7 Still. CS3 is good tho loads of functions, now my head is getting mashed. Somebody call security before I blow up New York....ooh sorry thought I was Peter Petrilli from Heroes. My bad. Good work tho Andy... Woody n Buzz would be pleased.
deirpro
18 years ago
AE Cs3 a powerfull software .. i think the amzing new feture is the (per charachter 3d text animation) because it's enable you to create animation like the particle system im Maya or 4D cinema ..
thanks
Guy
18 years ago
I went to one of the cs3 adobe roadshows. the seminar was ok, wasnt great. they need guys like andrew hittin up the tutorials. we dont wanna see how a blur works.
seriously, i mean it took the guy a few minutes to remember how to add a keyframe. how much are they getting paid??
Claude
18 years ago
Allready upgraded it .... hope to see new tuts CS3 style
will
18 years ago
sounds good,

will be upgrading aroung christmas time...

will
18 years ago
CS3? is that what all the cool kids are doing these days? Well i guess i should stay hip.

CS3 Slaughter
Rares
18 years ago
Yup that will be very cool!
Thank you for your tutorials. you have no ideea how much they helped me!!!!

Respect!
Rares.
Martin
18 years ago
I have upgrade to CS3.
I haven't found any new feutures yet, but I'm shure ill find some soon.

Yes, please make some CS3 tutorials.
18 years ago
Already got CS3 Production Premium. . . it's so nice. I heard that you can do some crazy stuff with the Shape layers.
18 years ago
I might get it before the year is over.
18 years ago
I just need like 150 bucks, then i'll be ready to upgrade. So i'd be very interested in a puppet tool tutorial too. Maybe how it works with live action footage and stuff...
adelajda_formalina
18 years ago
yes tutorial with the puppet tool plz...
John Paite
18 years ago
Just upgraded and cant wait for ur tuts Andrew..btw trapcode works just fine so does every other applications...BAM!!
Ashais
18 years ago
I have already CS3!!
Adam
18 years ago
I would love to see some tutorials with the new CS3 features used, especially seeing how to make the most of the new shape layers and what looks looks like an amazing puppet tool!!

Also, first time posting so I just want to say a big thanks for the amazing tutorials that you've posted up, I know I and many others out there really appreciate the work you do on them.
18 years ago
Also, the CS3 Master Collection has new bonus software like Ultra (for keying) and OnLocation (direct monitoring and recording to a laptop). So even though I just bought CS2, I'll be upgrading to CS3 next week. So bring on those tutes! (And thanks again.)

Note to those who can't afford the upgrade:
Don't forget that students (no matter how old we are) can get incredible discounts at places like Academic Superstore. (How about $1,500 off the price of the full Master?) You just need to be enrolled in one class to qualify. Think about taking one class - any class - just to get the discount.
Arnar
18 years ago
i just got Adobe CS3 Master Collection
Piotr Piotrowicz
18 years ago
I tried out the demo, pretty sweet, ill probably get it, it looks like its got alot more features, but i still like the comfortable feeling i get with 7
Marcus
18 years ago
There are some basic videotuts on the new CS3 features on lynda.com, also fpr the other CS3 applications
Brad
18 years ago
yeah i am defenitly getting after effects CS3. You have got to do more tutorials. They are awesome. I don't really care what version it's on, but it sounds that most people are also upgrading.
PhilLab
18 years ago
The new features are extremely good but i definitively don't have the money for upgrading, so I'll stay with 7.0 . It's a pity, but I need 7.0-tutorials!
Norm Weichel
18 years ago
I'll be using CS3 as soon as the Masters Collection this month...LETS DO IT to CS3 all night long!
18 years ago
Yea, it's upgrade time
Dnine
18 years ago
its not as you say
gerard
18 years ago
yes, yes, yes, I have allready upgrated to after effects CS3

(ADOBE CS3 MASTER COLLECTION)
Chris
18 years ago
I use the CS2 production studio bundle now and will most definately upgrade to the CS3 Master Collection as soon as I possibly can. I find myself always upgrading to the latest software versions of the programs I use in order to stay upgraded with the latest technology and features available. To me, any software version upgrade is really worth it, even thou there might not be that many new features since they often fix various bugs, speed things up etc. But in my eyes, the new CS3 versions of the adobe programs all have very large updates to them, with new features, new tools etc. So I would really recomend everyone who uses these or any of the programs in the Adobe suite to upgrade to the CS3 version of that particular program! I??´ve tested the BETA version and they are AWESOME!!

And again, Andrew, you??´ve heard it many times before, and I simply have to say it again, YOU ROCK!!
Devon
18 years ago
I have u/g to cs3 its amazing, I would love to see tutorials using cs3!
marco
18 years ago
upgrading would be great, actually being able to afford the upgrade...well...
Jason
18 years ago
i want to upgrade sooooooooooooo bad!!!!! the puppet tool looks sick. you should talk to adobe and strike them a deal for like, oh....i don't know, a thousand bucks, and have them bundle your products with AE. i think i may be on to something.......maybe a thousand is too much to ask for though.
Harry McHugh
18 years ago
I will be upgrading very soon. MASTER COLLECTION BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I just upgraded in January myself, got a kid on the way so I don't think I'll be upgrading anytime soon. I'm saving my money for my official Video Co-Pilot T-Shirt and mug with accessories kit.. My moneys going into VC-P Products. Seriously.
steve
18 years ago
Will be upgrading upon arrival of new Production Premium. Already ordered.

Fire away!
Gianni
18 years ago
Hi Andrew this means that we will have not tutorials for AE7?? I have no money to do the upgrade now!! Please do your best to prepare tutorial AE7 compatible...PLEASE!!

Bye
Gianni
18 years ago
Thanks Dew!!! I found out that there are quite a few plugins that will NOT work in cs3. Trapcode, and genarts have a re-registration feature like you were talking about though, so that is a huge relief!!! Are you ever going to show the tutorial for the video where Sam shoots the submachine gun and it has the bullets that kind of "streak" out of the barrell. Also the one where the guy gets shot like 10 times and blood flies everywhere. I thought they were going to be in Serious Effects and Compositing, but I don't think they are.
Mike
18 years ago
Bring on the CS3 goodness!
Ben
18 years ago
Installed.. its pretty cool
18 years ago
I can't say for sure but check there websites. I think the trapcode ones can be transferred by reinstalling and entering your license info. Just check with the vendors, I'm sure they have solutions.

Time to upgrade that laptop...
TeeSav
18 years ago
i have the beta version on my laptop but i dont think its that great also my computer i edit on doesnt have a gig of ram
18 years ago
Andrew Please answer this!!!! I have not gotten a straight forward answer anywhere!!!! Can I transfer my trapcode and genarts plugins to Cs3???!!!!! This is a major issue for me, and anyone who invested in 3rd party plugins.
PoIZoN Productions
18 years ago
aaandrew i just upgraded it .....im me plzzz!!!


AIM SN: BlahGhos
18 years ago
Really good stuff guys, thanks.

Of coure I will continue to focus on the core function of AE but I'd like to do a free series on AE CS3...

BTW, I accidently deleted some sad souls post when moderating the computer spam messages. If you don't see it here just repost. Sorry.

Andrew
18 years ago
I have CS3, but have been having trouble getting it to run. It just shuts down after the ui starts up.
18 years ago
CS3 Tutorials all the way!
18 years ago
Maybe in a year or two. Don't have the money right now. You should do some on CS3, but make most tutorials compatible with AE7.
18 years ago
One questing...do your plugins work?
18 years ago
Can't Afford it yet
Ezequiel
18 years ago
already upgraded
i want CS3 tutorials!
Daniel Reynolds
18 years ago
I would love to upgrade, money is an issue though. Please continue to make tutorials compatible with 7.0! Thanks
Daniel
PoIZoN Productions
18 years ago
Andrew..i know this is off topic..but what is your AIM screenname?. i have some questions about camtasia and tuts i have for you

just IM me at

BlahGhos

Alan
18 years ago
For my part, I'm a hobbyist and early 2006 invested in Production Studio Premium. As a mere (?) hobbyist it's not likely I'll be upgrading any time soon as it's just not cost effective for a hobby. Unless some windfall comes my way of course.

Given the standard timescales for these things I reasomably expect to upgrade to CS4 when it comes along assuming an upgrade path exists from production Studio (1?).

So for me, as much as I'm interested in CS3 functionality and seeing it in action I'll not be making best use of any tutorials on it in the near future.
mark
18 years ago
I'm in the video production business and use ae to enhance videos. don't think I will upgrade now unless I can equal or more of what ae pro 7 does for me now. I know many here are wanting new tut but would ask let's stick to the roots with extra tut like cs3. my .2
Jake
18 years ago
I am currently waiting for After Effects CS3 to come in the mail, and I would be very interested in tutorials that showcase the new features.
18 years ago
I am not going to be upgrading for a while as well. I have checked over the new features and it dos not seem to be much just a few new plugins. Also Premiere pro does not have many brand new features to go wild about. I can't see at this stage what advantages I will get from buying the cs3 package, as on Vista Quicktime files still do not work with After Effects such as flash frames and what looks like data corruptions.

I am back on XP and the Video Premium 2.0 suite works great. What would the main benefits to upgrding to cs3 be as the ??£700 upgrade does not seem to be huge product updates across the cs3 video premium.

Leo
18 years ago
I'd like to upgrade, but i'm not sure if I have the cash to do it =/
18 years ago
I don't know yet....but

I've been working on my new movie (Button, Button)
based on a short story by ____too lazy to get name___

and I have info posted on my site:



http://www.et-films.net

http://www.et-films.net

http://www.et-films.net

http://www.et-films.net


I recommend learning AE 6.5 or 7 first before upgrading..
18 years ago
I would get it but on the adobe website it says you have to preorder it. So has it even come out yet. Or is it just in the Creative Suite?
bruno
18 years ago
i have 7pro here at my home, but they have cs3 at my work, so im using both of them.


go ahead with that tracking cartoon thing!
Gary
18 years ago
i think demonstrating the new puppet tool is a great idea
Mark
18 years ago
I don't even have pro! I just have 7........ I would like some good flying tutorials!! Smallville, ya!!
John
18 years ago
I would like to upgrade but is there really that big of a difference
Darius
18 years ago
Hopefully upgrading in one month along with Vista Ultimate...
Gary
18 years ago
GOING CS3 in 1 week! Looking forward to your tuts. Definetly do tutorials in CS3
mamjed
18 years ago
im not planing on upgrading soon, but i would love to see that puppet tool feature and some other new things!
vt
18 years ago
later in the year for me.
Patryk Duk
18 years ago
Please do tutorials for the "old" version! So all of us can follow it.

And could you please do a tornado tutorial?
18 years ago
Hey Andrew, Maybe you can answer this question for me: I have trapcodes shine, lux, and particular plugins, as well as walkerfx, and several other of my favorite plugins. Will I be able to use these with cs3? If not, I am going to wait on the upgrade, because I don't have the money to buy them again. P.S.- I think that most of us are never going to use cartoons in live action. I know I probably never will. I appreciate the cool idea and all, but I think your other tutorial Ideas cater to a much wider audience. How about showing some editing styles in Premiere, and showing the workflow between AFX. and Premiere? How about one where you show people how to shoot decent footage for AFX? Or one where you show us different exporting types, and the best way to render video for: web, t.v. HDTV, portable, and finnaly the big screen. Also please talk about pro quality processing, and how to process video for high quality projectors. P.S. Andrew, one of my movies is playing at the Bijou here in Eugene Oregon. I used your suicide tut to blow someones head off. Can't wait to see it on the big screen!!!!!!! Sorry for the long posts I'll stop talking now......
Johnny Handsome
18 years ago
I cant afford it at the moment ... im getting it in the middle of next year or so, i would be interested in the new features but please do tutorials that still work within AE7, thanks.
18 years ago
I've download cracked version a week ago ! It's good very good crack !
Did you bought it ? please reponse
هـــــاشــم
18 years ago
I am using CS3 now. Its great
Bob
18 years ago
I have already upgraded. The workflow improvements alone were enough to seal the deal for me. I would be very interested in tutorials that showcased some of the new features.
Haydn González
18 years ago
Zup Andrew! I got AE CS3 a few weeks ago, it's pretty amazing. I'm glad you'll create tutorials for the CS3 version... so bring it on!! hope those guys who don't have AE CS3, can get it soon.

Greetings from Miami
18 years ago
I've done a couple shorts where motion tracked live action was transformed into live and it's always been a bit of a pain, but still didn't take all that long. So when I saw the puppet tool feature in cs3 I immediately thought how valuable it'd be. A tutorial on working with motion tracking and the puppet tool would be awesome. http://www.vimeo.com/clip:168689
18 years ago
I just upgraded on my intel mac, figured I would get it over with. One thing I overlooked from Adobe is that Open GL is not supported yet on the intel macs! WTF Adobe! Heads up for those that didn't know that. Supposedly they are working on it. We'll see.
Andrew Dick
18 years ago
I have upgraded to the production suite so the puppet tutorial sounds great! Looking forward to future cs3 tutorials that use the new functions i paid for
Mark
18 years ago
I would love to, but I can't afford it. Much less your products.. :CRYING:
Dustin James
18 years ago
one more paycheck and I should be ordering it... Educational Master Series.

I'm focusing on my new PC as well. Probably going to finish my PC in the next couple weeks.. I'm excited!

How's Mr. Gate's A-game been lately? Been going to the greens much?
18 years ago
Hey Andrew, I got AE CS3 the day after it came out, and I don't see much of a difference other than a very customizable interface. Andrew, please post new feature tutorials, I feel like I have wasted money(or do I?)
ChaRleS x
18 years ago
Not yet, im using AE7 pro for about 3 months and i think i will, but not for a while. please still do them for the older versions.
tnx.
William
18 years ago
ya i was thinking about it, but i just got the production studio premium like a couple months before the CS3 stuff came out, so i wanna learn a bit more about all the programs especially like Encore and AE but with your tutorials i won't have a problem learning AE, i've already applied some of your tutorials to some of my movies, your a great help, thanks.
Jeff (NoodleMaps)
18 years ago
Mine has been pre-ordered for awhile now. I see Adobe site says it's released, but I have yet to receive it. Just waiting for that package now. Hopefully sometime this week.
Pierre
18 years ago
I will upgrade to production studio cs3. When I read the blog it seems to be worthwhile to go for it.
18 years ago
i'm just 12 years old but my uncle get the new version for his work and i may install him on my computer.
so "come on with those tutorials!!"
Myykk
18 years ago
Okay, finally, just checked the Adobe website to make sure, the Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium IS available. I had preordered and haven't received it yet....so first thing Monday I'm on the phone. I have used the Serious Magic components for several years (Ultra2 and DVRack) and would recommend it on that basis. The workflow using DVRack is absolutely great! Direct to disk recording with all the filtering is really improving the workflow in my small studio.

It will be interesting to see how chromakeying will change with Keylight and Ultra together in the same package. So, a few tutorials showing the best approach there would be nice!

I would like to see import/export/rendering tutorials between the products (AE & PPro) too.

M.
Hi Andrew,
I have already upgraded to CS3, and it is a great verson, but i have some problems innstaling the Plug-ins i have baught fore After effects 7 PRO. But it is a really good program, and the Puppet tool is great too.

I would really apreciate a tutorial in After Effects CS3

Thanks Andrew

Theo
fersh0
18 years ago
I will upgrade maybe in 1-1/2 month
Andrew
18 years ago
i ordered cs3 and it is amazing. i think it would be best for you to use the most current version of ae for you tutorials. its not too expensive for people to upgrade, and if they're serious about video and film then they would.
18 years ago
I just bought ae7 six months ago and graduated from college 1 month ago.

in a perfect world i'd have cs3, but it'll be cs4 or later by the time i upgrade. i still need automatic duck (only downside to having a mac) and more ram.

and i'm editing a documentary/getting ready to move to LA in January.

so i'll be sticking with ae7 for a while. i'd be down with looking at some cool features for cs3; i might as well know what it can do so that someday i can do it. just don't leave us ae7 people behind!

~Pat
Scott
18 years ago
I'd hold off for awhile Andrew, not alot of people will have it for a few more months til the prices drop.
tizi
18 years ago
i just got the cs3 suite its great. and would love to know some of the new stuff. i still have 7.0 installed though just in case
Nigal
18 years ago
Hi,
I will be useing AE pro for a good lond while (I just don't have the money to upgrade). So please, please still do them for the older versions.

Thanks
nigal
Novaski
18 years ago
I have cs3 but when I followed your video on the earth zoom it does not let me use exponetial scale.
jacek
18 years ago
i can't install cs3 because my cpu don't have sse2
Mikester191
18 years ago
Let's not forget about the little guys who can't afford the new upgrade at this time. I would be interested to see what some of the new features of CS3 are though but heck I just got 7.0 back in January!
Ryan
18 years ago
When i get my mac in like 1 year yeah
LA
18 years ago
I wanna get the CS3, so please, show us it's new features in action. Thanks a lot!
Jonathan C.
18 years ago
2 weeks with CS3, great product, please show us how to manage the powerfull of this suite :ppp
rjf
18 years ago
Already upgraded, when I saw your Vanishing Point tutorial.

I assume your commission check from Adobe is in the mail.

rjf
18 years ago
I bought all the programs last year. Im still a student so I could upgrade through my schools connections through Journeyed for $500.00. I sold an Xbox 360 to raise the money but now the school isn't upgrading... they are still on 6.5 for crying out loud. I'll wait 3-6 months time but I will be upgrading to CS3 by the end of this year.

I say do the tutorials. Im looking forward to whats new. If you don't mind, showing alot of whats in CS3 in and ouside of AE would be swell.

Oh yeah ... forums
Chris Cruise
18 years ago
I will be...
18 years ago
I DID, and its wonderful...
18 years ago
[quote]One idea is for a tutorial that covers using the puppet tool with live action footage and by motion tracking the footage you can create a cool 2-dimensional motion capture for animated cartoon characters. This is just one of many new tutorials I have planned.[/quote]
THAT, I'd really like to see. I'm upgrading to CS3 as soon as it's released here. Just the way faster render times makes me wanna upgrade. And of course the puppet tool. I think you can make some pretty cool stuff with that. With AFX7 you can build your own IK-system in a way, but probably not as well as with the puppet tool.

I haven't seen it in action yet, so if you could show us a tutorial, that'd be awesome! Thanks man.
Jamsta
18 years ago
My studio has just ordered the Masters Collection of CS3... I can't wait for more of your killer tutes...

keep up the awesome work Drew... and thanks ; )
Codey
18 years ago
It would be great if you make some tutorials with CS3. I got a few days ago and I'm impressed about it.
Ray Bell
18 years ago
Have the CS3 suite on order and the tracking number says it'll be here this coming Monday...

My main reason for upgrading is for the Vista compatability and some
of my Adobe stuff is getting old...

as a benefit, the suite sure has a lot of nice software there...

Tuts on CS3 would be great... also if Photoshop extended couild be included
18 years ago
allready upgraded. Great stuff.
Felix Lànyi
18 years ago
I've already upgraded to CS3 and I have to "say": Thumbs up!
Though the new features are very impressive I'm enjoying the slightly but effectively improved interface. ;P

Greetings from Germany
Felix
18 years ago
My company gets a free upgrade to Productison Suite CS3 when it is released at the end of July in the UK.

And we should start using it in Post shortly afterwards.
18 years ago
i have cs3 so you should make tutorials for that
Jordan Orberg
18 years ago
I have already upgraded and have been looking for some sites with CS3 content.....

Please make some tutorials utilizing the new stuff!!
Moca MX
18 years ago
YEA Helge that wood be great.
Me to i would like to see Smallville tutorials!
it would be so cool!
Helge
18 years ago
If you wanna play around with CS3 then I think you should do it I got it!

HEY GUYS!
Wouldn't it be cool if one of the future tutorials would show how to make the characters eyes black or white (or whatever) like in Heroes, Supernatural, Smallville etc?? I think that would be awesome and i'd enjoy it very much. Anyone agree?
Matt
18 years ago
just downloading now
Shirel
18 years ago
I already have it.
Go and buy it. it will make your life better... or something like that.
Blair
18 years ago
+1 for upgrading soon. Mainly because I'm only on 7.0 std at the mo, and I'm switching to Mac.

Just weighing up whether to get FCS or the Adobe bundle. FCS is looking attractive to me because I shoot HD to P2 cards, which Premiere Pro still doesn't support natively.

But, of course, Motion is no match for AE... and there's no other app on the planet that can compete with Photoshop.

I'm at a loss. I may just get AE and PS separately. Damn I wish I was still a student...
18 years ago
The CS3 is very impressive, great work adobe!
I would really like to get more ideas how to use cs3 new features.
michi
18 years ago
going to upgrade in about a one year or so...
18 years ago
going to upgrade for sure
18 years ago
I'll be getting the whole CS3 Production package soon (educational version though)
18 years ago
I am using CS3 now. Its great. I love the puppet tool (although I havent found a need for it)

Would love to see new tutorials no matter what its about.
Alexey Pekarin
18 years ago
I'm on CS3 beta, going on full shortly. Get as some awesome CS3 tuts Andrew!
Scott bishop
18 years ago
I have had to upgrade to production studio CS3 because the workflow is alot faster and i can send rough cuts to clients all around the world using the clp notes function.
18 years ago
It will be a while before I upgrade from 7.0. A new 8 core Mac Pro (when Leopard comes out) and a Kona card are higher on my priority list right now. Down the road I can see upgrading though.
Superbad
18 years ago
I am upgrading aswell... Not sure when! However, I am very interested in the puppet tool with live action tutorial.. sounds interesting!
18 years ago
I'm not sure. Whilst there is new functionality, there is not that much compared to AE7 Pro. The reason I will eventually upgrade is that A) I want the rest of the apps in the master series (around $1350 AUD for the Education Edition) and B) I want it all for the Mac, not for PC. Having to swap computers halfway through a job is quite difficult (i.e. pre-vis in final cut, rendering out, then waiting for the darn file to transfer!). So I'll probably upgrade when I can afford it, but I think Cinema 4D is on the shopping list first.

I like the idea of poor mans motion capture! You (anyone) might be interested in something I saw the other day, the 'http://www.organicmotion.com/" rel="nofollow">organic motion capture'. Markerless Motion Capture for everyone!
Peter
18 years ago
Not yet. But i dont know, how essential are the differences between Pro version and CS3 - only plugins and that puppet tool?
Moca MX
18 years ago
I have allready upgrated!
18 years ago
well i now use Adobe after effects CS3. and really the first thing i did with after effects was with youre tutorials andrew i now made lots of great things for my school projects and so so i just wanted to thnk you. but sure tutorials with cs3 would be great. keep it up.

my regards peruzio
Alex Williams
18 years ago
Hey, i am thinking of going to cs3 but im not sure of the new features so i think seeing a seasoned vet in action may change my mind.

And as if you havent heard it before i love the tutorials and the site. I feel as if i know you. But not in that weird way.

Alex