ALL DESIGN TOOLS
Sam and I (Andrew) are working on a special video to answer questions that you may have. I'm not talking about technical questions but other general questions. Just post them here and we'll take the good ones.
update: Thanks for the help.
November 29th, 2007
211 Comments
Homer
18 years ago
Hey Andrew,
What important components to a computer would say are needed to have photoshop, premiere and after effects running very smoothly and not cuase any crashing?
Thanks again for your help
What important components to a computer would say are needed to have photoshop, premiere and after effects running very smoothly and not cuase any crashing?
Thanks again for your help
Marc Biorklund
18 years ago
For Andrew:
How did you get intrested in VFX ? Was you looking to make a laser saber or what ? :p
There a are few short film I love like '405themovie' & 'Ryan vs. Dorkman 2'. Have you ever think about making something with the help of the VideoCopilot Team ?
If I offer you the job of your dreams in a Hollywood super production, what would it be ? Film Director ? VFX Director ? Both ?
Who is your favorite film director ?
How did you meet Sam ?
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For Sam:
You look to be a very funny guy... Have you even think about making a "one man show" ?
Beside of VideoCopilot, where have you perform as actor ?
Who is your favorite actor ?
If I could offer you any role in any film, which one would it be ?
Tell us a short, amusing account of something that has happened to Andrew
How did you get intrested in VFX ? Was you looking to make a laser saber or what ? :p
There a are few short film I love like '405themovie' & 'Ryan vs. Dorkman 2'. Have you ever think about making something with the help of the VideoCopilot Team ?
If I offer you the job of your dreams in a Hollywood super production, what would it be ? Film Director ? VFX Director ? Both ?
Who is your favorite film director ?
How did you meet Sam ?
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For Sam:
You look to be a very funny guy... Have you even think about making a "one man show" ?
Beside of VideoCopilot, where have you perform as actor ?
Who is your favorite actor ?
If I could offer you any role in any film, which one would it be ?
Tell us a short, amusing account of something that has happened to Andrew
Could you make a tutorial where a meteorite smashes into earth or something like that?
I've bin triing it for a long time, but I can't find the best way to do it.
keep up the good work!
Joris.
I've bin triing it for a long time, but I can't find the best way to do it.
keep up the good work!
Joris.
Connor
18 years ago
Hi.
My question to you is: What advise/training resources would you give to a 13 year old with basically no budget wanting to get into advanced visual effects using Adobe After Effects?
Thanks.
Connor.
My question to you is: What advise/training resources would you give to a 13 year old with basically no budget wanting to get into advanced visual effects using Adobe After Effects?
Thanks.
Connor.
wooorped
18 years ago
Do you considering to expose...
I realy like the see all project you have done! Not tutorials, not your packages for sale, I MEAN some show reel ... some marketing video or maybe film production/postproduction videos... you know what i meen.
That all from me, keep up the good work!
I realy like the see all project you have done! Not tutorials, not your packages for sale, I MEAN some show reel ... some marketing video or maybe film production/postproduction videos... you know what i meen.
That all from me, keep up the good work!
lurence
18 years ago
How did you make the dvd-cover for the "Evolution" and "Video Copilot Series One" products? Did you use any 3D program or photoshop?
Orc Master
18 years ago
I have some questions, but I guess they're more personal than anything...
1 - What movie genres do you personally like? My guess is epic action films (Indiana Jones...) and Sci-Fi, but I want the master to answer
2 - What actors/actresses do you like?
3 - What movie directors/special effects artists do you like/admire? Sorry for the lot of slashes
4 - What are the specs of your computer -or the one you use for the serious editting?
5 - What are the most interesting effects you've ever made?
6 - What effects have you always wanted to do but never got them quite alright?
7 - What is the one work you've done that you're most proud of?
8 - What is the hardest effect you've ever done?
9 - What would you say are the never-do's for a visual effects artist appart from time-travelling without a good plan first or jumping from the roof of a building (although Jackie Chan keeps doing that...)?
10 - What TV series do you like?
I think that's it. You answer these and I'll be happy Cya
1 - What movie genres do you personally like? My guess is epic action films (Indiana Jones...) and Sci-Fi, but I want the master to answer
2 - What actors/actresses do you like?
3 - What movie directors/special effects artists do you like/admire? Sorry for the lot of slashes
4 - What are the specs of your computer -or the one you use for the serious editting?
5 - What are the most interesting effects you've ever made?
6 - What effects have you always wanted to do but never got them quite alright?
7 - What is the one work you've done that you're most proud of?
8 - What is the hardest effect you've ever done?
9 - What would you say are the never-do's for a visual effects artist appart from time-travelling without a good plan first or jumping from the roof of a building (although Jackie Chan keeps doing that...)?
10 - What TV series do you like?
I think that's it. You answer these and I'll be happy
Cya
Itsari
18 years ago
Have you ever tried to do an effect...without success ?? Like if you've got a visual effect in mind, you tried to do it in A.E , you twist your brain again and again but without result ?? (You know, that thing happened to me very often, i feel so lone...)
Sorry for my english, i'm French... (bonjour ?? tous les francais qui liront ce message!)
Sorry for my english, i'm French... (bonjour ?? tous les francais qui liront ce message!)
RaBBiT
18 years ago
Editing Software : Which one do you prefer ?
Could you show us some Final Image's works ?
^^
Could you show us some Final Image's works ?
^^
Homer
18 years ago
Hey Andrew, I was just wondering if there was an easier way to imort footage into after effects rather than capture and saving using premire and then importing all the footage, cause that takes too long for me.
Thanks for all your help!
Thanks for all your help!
Sorry one more question. this one is more technical. I own a Panasonic DVC30 camera that I dont think is being produced anymore but I think is agreat camera for a person who not a skilled camera man but has enough manual control to produce quality standard def footage. Anyway, this camera does not shoot 24p. I was wondering at what point should you deinterlace footage? Should deinterlacing before I start editing the footage or should I be deinterlacing after and should it be prior to doing any effects ?
-Ron
-Ron
1.I am not sure if this would be considered a question or a request but, Have you considered developing a video copilot wiki? I see a few questions here that you have answered before. It might be easier for you people to search the wiki for questions that are repeatedly asked.
2. Everyone talks about color correction but I am not really sure what it really means. Is a color correction more about matching the actual color of the objects and environment shot on that day or is color correction more about achieving a particular style or look or is color corretion about enhancing the quality of the end product?
3.You and your team are very talented. You make some very complex effects seem so easy. I like to know what has been your hardest challenge when producing an effects shot, also when have you failed at achieving the shot and why do you think you failed at reaching the objective ?
4.How much risk is involved when you take on a project that you think you can do but really never done before and how do you come up wit ha reasonable charge that gives you enough room to figure out the solution?
Last question ( I have plenty and maybe way to many) How do you approach bidding and how much time do you put into developing your pitch?
Sorry if this was a bit much to read through I guess I have more questions about the business side of things and how you balance business ideas,clients and still stay fresh and creative.
.
Thanks for the quality products, your time, your accessibility, and sense of humor.
Ron
2. Everyone talks about color correction but I am not really sure what it really means. Is a color correction more about matching the actual color of the objects and environment shot on that day or is color correction more about achieving a particular style or look or is color corretion about enhancing the quality of the end product?
3.You and your team are very talented. You make some very complex effects seem so easy. I like to know what has been your hardest challenge when producing an effects shot, also when have you failed at achieving the shot and why do you think you failed at reaching the objective ?
4.How much risk is involved when you take on a project that you think you can do but really never done before and how do you come up wit ha reasonable charge that gives you enough room to figure out the solution?
Last question ( I have plenty and maybe way to many) How do you approach bidding and how much time do you put into developing your pitch?
Sorry if this was a bit much to read through I guess I have more questions about the business side of things and how you balance business ideas,clients and still stay fresh and creative.
.
Thanks for the quality products, your time, your accessibility, and sense of humor.
Ron
Juan
18 years ago
ANDREW
When you launched videocopilot on 2005, did you ever imagine that "this" will be
your future.
in other worlds did you think think that videocopilot will be such a great site as is it right now>
When you launched videocopilot on 2005, did you ever imagine that "this" will be
your future.
in other worlds did you think think that videocopilot will be such a great site as is it right now>
bruno
18 years ago
will you teach us how to use 3rd party software, besides the 3d ones?
I mean... damn, that particle illusion looks so damn nice but I dont have a clue how to use it...
I mean... damn, that particle illusion looks so damn nice but I dont have a clue how to use it...
If you're going down a river and the wheels fell off your canoe, how many pieces of French Toast would it take to fill a dog house?
When you produce something like Designer Sound FX, do you hire someone to create what you want so you can market a product, or do you do this yourself?
Where do you get your trailer music for your promos?
Cheers!
When you produce something like Designer Sound FX, do you hire someone to create what you want so you can market a product, or do you do this yourself?
Where do you get your trailer music for your promos?
Cheers!
Brock
18 years ago
Hey Andrew,
Curious as to how to do environmental and ray-lighting for scenes that have a digital light source that needs to be seen on a physically-recorded background. Is this possible in after effects or would something like Maya or Lightwave necessary?
Also, you should do a reflection tutorial that combines glass and other movie video that can to be diffused and bent through it
Curious as to how to do environmental and ray-lighting for scenes that have a digital light source that needs to be seen on a physically-recorded background. Is this possible in after effects or would something like Maya or Lightwave necessary?
Also, you should do a reflection tutorial that combines glass and other movie video that can to be diffused and bent through it
Kami3d
18 years ago
Hi Andrew,
This another very important question:
How can one deal with 'Horrible Habits of Clients' if one decided to start out in this motion graphics field. And what to look out for in terms of Scams?
Whats the ideal/basic work flow process for you and a client?
Thanks
Kami
This another very important question:
How can one deal with 'Horrible Habits of Clients' if one decided to start out in this motion graphics field. And what to look out for in terms of Scams?
Whats the ideal/basic work flow process for you and a client?
Thanks
Kami
How do you feel about miniDV conversions to 35 mm lenses like RED ROCK MICROsystems M2?Would the quality be woth the Investment?...
P.S. How many cats will be fooled by powered milk?
P.S. How many cats will be fooled by powered milk?
did you know chuck norris was the fourth wise man? he brought jesus the gift of beard, which he whore til his dying day. with the blatant act of favouritism the remaining 3 wise men used their combined influence to have chuck omitted from the bible. shortly after all 3 wise men died from round house kick related deaths
they dont teach that in history class
they dont teach that in history class
IF you were a tree...what type of tree would you be? And could that tree be morphed into a creature such as in LOTR: The Twin Towers?
And could that tree be morphed into a creature such as in LOTR: The Twin Towers?
Matt, UK
18 years ago
The videocopilot ship has sank, you're stranded on a desert island with your camera & laptop, (use poetic license for power etc......) you can download 5 software programs only until rescued in 1 year.......
What 5 software programs would you take to a desert island?
What 5 software programs would you take to a desert island?
Hay Andy i was just wondering Do u have a Youtube account? and do u make any short films? and what do u do with them ? do u post them on any sites? please answer
Not sure what's been said, so here are mine:
1. How did you get involved or get a job (I'm currently in Sixth Form)
2. Backstage behind VideoCopilot
3. Out-takes in filming and in producing Tutorials. Do you have any good ones, or what do you do with them?
Also, hows the family?
1. How did you get involved or get a job (I'm currently in Sixth Form)
2. Backstage behind VideoCopilot
3. Out-takes in filming and in producing Tutorials. Do you have any good ones, or what do you do with them?
Also, hows the family?
Sam W
18 years ago
Hi Andrew,
1) What do you see as the primary role for Physical Effects (live pyro, atmospherics etc.) now that VFX has advanced so far.
2) What are your guidelines for file-housekeeping, archiving projects etc.
3) What are your guidelines for time management and keeping mentally fresh during work on a project. You've just had a child and yet manage to release awesome products and tutorials without a break! What's your secret?
4) What are your most interesting "We'll fix that in post" stories? Was anything unachievable?
Many thanks,
SamW
1) What do you see as the primary role for Physical Effects (live pyro, atmospherics etc.) now that VFX has advanced so far.
2) What are your guidelines for file-housekeeping, archiving projects etc.
3) What are your guidelines for time management and keeping mentally fresh during work on a project. You've just had a child and yet manage to release awesome products and tutorials without a break! What's your secret?
4) What are your most interesting "We'll fix that in post" stories? Was anything unachievable?
Many thanks,
SamW
Zidane
18 years ago
How would you light a scene? is there any differences for when you shoot indoor vs outdoor? if so what? and what are your recommendations
aviv says:
18 years ago
Hey Andrew,
can you please show us whats behind the sene of video-copilot?
thanks ^^
can you please show us whats behind the sene of video-copilot?
thanks ^^
Maurice
18 years ago
When you would we able to change or add anything on AfterEffects, what would it be?
You know as for FCP I wish Apple did a change in the timeline where as you could easily move complete tracks to a level lower or higher. I am producing musicvideos and sometimes I am working with 15-20 layers. If accidently I want track 2 placed on track 10 then its not possible....OR I must have skipped something and it IS possible, if so, then anyone can let me know haha
You know as for FCP I wish Apple did a change in the timeline where as you could easily move complete tracks to a level lower or higher. I am producing musicvideos and sometimes I am working with 15-20 layers. If accidently I want track 2 placed on track 10 then its not possible....OR I must have skipped something and it IS possible, if so, then anyone can let me know haha
Luc
18 years ago
Hey Andrew,
I read somewhere on your site that you are self taught from the age of 16. I can't say I am self taught because I've so much from VCP, but I have done a lot with AE and Photoshop on my own.
What does it take to do all this (VCP, filmmaking, the whole deal)?
You haven't had formal training in AE, but you must of done something?
Oh yeah, I am in high school and am looking for a budget camera. I am torn between the HV20 and the GL2.
Any suggestions within that price range?
Sam,
Great acting and superb job on the skin displacement one!
What is it like acting when you know that effects will be added later?
Do you visualize it in your head, because those facial expressions are perfect.
Thanks a ton VCP,
Luc
I read somewhere on your site that you are self taught from the age of 16. I can't say I am self taught because I've so much from VCP, but I have done a lot with AE and Photoshop on my own.
What does it take to do all this (VCP, filmmaking, the whole deal)?
You haven't had formal training in AE, but you must of done something?
Oh yeah, I am in high school and am looking for a budget camera. I am torn between the HV20 and the GL2.
Any suggestions within that price range?
Sam,
Great acting and superb job on the skin displacement one!
What is it like acting when you know that effects will be added later?
Do you visualize it in your head, because those facial expressions are perfect.
Thanks a ton VCP,
Luc
kelley muro
18 years ago
If Sam cloned himself and raped himself what would his baby look like and which on of them would get pregnant?
Hey Andrew do you know how to do the SIn City Effect? Now i don't just mean the black and white and then 1 color somewhere else... I mean, in Sin City they did a lil more than that to give it that more of a "Cartoon book" look... Do you know what effect that is?
Also, will you do any more tutorials for the Apple products (Motion, Final Cut Pro, Shake, etc)???? I don't know,,, just a thought...
Other then that... I love your stuff it helps a lot!
Also, will you do any more tutorials for the Apple products (Motion, Final Cut Pro, Shake, etc)???? I don't know,,, just a thought...
Other then that... I love your stuff it helps a lot!
Hey Andrew do you know how to do the SIn City Effect? Now i don't just mean the black and white and then 1 color somewhere else... I mean, in Sin City they did a lil more than that to give it that more of a "Cartoon book" look... Do you know what effect that is?
Also, will you do any more tutorials for the Apple products (Motion, Final Cut Pro, Shake, etc)???? I don't know,,, just a thought...
Other then that... I love your stuff it helps a lot!
Also, will you do any more tutorials for the Apple products (Motion, Final Cut Pro, Shake, etc)???? I don't know,,, just a thought...
Other then that... I love your stuff it helps a lot!
Cesar
18 years ago
Do you have any new ideas for creating future products if so could you let us now even if they just crazy ideas...?
John
18 years ago
Hello
I have some questions, i don't know if it has already been asked or not, i didn't read the whole list. How did you get into the business. What age? And what movies or commercials have you worked on? Do you have a reel or anything we can see?
Oh, I assume that you are the man behind Video Copilot.net. Or is there a "silent" guy who doesn't really know wny of this stuff, but is stealing your profits? I hope not, you deserve to get rich from this, you are clearly very talented.
I have some questions, i don't know if it has already been asked or not, i didn't read the whole list. How did you get into the business. What age? And what movies or commercials have you worked on? Do you have a reel or anything we can see?
Oh, I assume that you are the man behind Video Copilot.net. Or is there a "silent" guy who doesn't really know wny of this stuff, but is stealing your profits? I hope not, you deserve to get rich from this, you are clearly very talented.
Jay
18 years ago
I'm interested in the overall work flow of Video Copilot and Final Image Inc. as a whole. Everyone's role, their duties/responsibilities, a quick look at workstations and equipment, what's next, etc.
I also just had a random thought that might be a great or terrible idea - would it be beneficial to have some sort of "Video Copilot Certification Test" for people to take on their creative skills and/or in AE? There could be different exam levels (beginner, apprentice, master). I know Adobe has certification tests, but this would help us gauge where we're at and it might be beneficial for you to know where we're at as well.... I don't know, it may be more work than it's worth... lol, maybe the idea was more work than it was worth.
Anyways - you guys rock!
I also just had a random thought that might be a great or terrible idea - would it be beneficial to have some sort of "Video Copilot Certification Test" for people to take on their creative skills and/or in AE? There could be different exam levels (beginner, apprentice, master). I know Adobe has certification tests, but this would help us gauge where we're at and it might be beneficial for you to know where we're at as well.... I don't know, it may be more work than it's worth... lol, maybe the idea was more work than it was worth.
Anyways - you guys rock!
knakrz
18 years ago
Another one for Sam: Are you a mute? Do you get to say any dialogue or is Andrew hiding your voice from the world because you sound like David Beckham? lol
Ta.
Ta.
Oh yeah, also: where are you getting your planet maps? If you're making them, how do you prepare them for CC Sphere, etc...? It'd be great to learn how to make those. You know, "give a man to fish and he'll eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime" (or waste his lifetime drinking on the lake, away from his family).
What camera are you shooting your 720p footage on? (Panasonic HVX200?) What dolly/crane setups have you used, and what do you recommend for lower-budget types of projects, for us students, etc...? Give us your technical lowdown.
Eliot
18 years ago
Hi guys, the questions have been annoying me for a while:
Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how popular it remains?
And
If Barbie is sooo popular, why must we buy her friends?
Goodness knows! I figure you guys have your heads screwed on right so any wisdom shed on these topics would be great!
BTW I love this site! Has helped me so much with my AE projects!
Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how popular it remains?
And
If Barbie is sooo popular, why must we buy her friends?
Goodness knows! I figure you guys have your heads screwed on right so any wisdom shed on these topics would be great!
BTW I love this site! Has helped me so much with my AE projects!
Andre Vilela
18 years ago
HI, thanks for all the tutorials!
Where did you get all your creativity? do you think its possible to teach ourselves to be creative or is a innate thing?
What editing software do you use? premier ? Avid? Final cut?
Some cool colour corrections tips and tricks would be good
Where did you get all your creativity? do you think its possible to teach ourselves to be creative or is a innate thing?
What editing software do you use? premier ? Avid? Final cut?
Some cool colour corrections tips and tricks would be good
If someone wants to work in the digital effects industry what equipment and programs should they own and know how to use inside and out. Also, what kind of portfolio pieces are a sure shot to impress?
-James Cawley
In The Dark Studios
Logan, Utah
-James Cawley
In The Dark Studios
Logan, Utah
G Mims
18 years ago
Andrew: I second Ben Pohl's question, where do you get the music for your product demos. To me the audio makes the video. The music with the vocals behind it, really gives the product promo a big kick start! Where can we find that type of music with vocals?
Also: take a look at this 30 sec video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxXHy3wAk3w
and tell me how they did the page turning but yet the primary page stays focused? I really need that effect in an upcoming project.
Thanks for taking the time to teach us and making it an exciting adventure at the same time.
Also: take a look at this 30 sec video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxXHy3wAk3w
and tell me how they did the page turning but yet the primary page stays focused? I really need that effect in an upcoming project.
Thanks for taking the time to teach us and making it an exciting adventure at the same time.
Hey Andrew,
I have a couple of questions...
When will Riot Gear 2 be out and when will the twitch preset be out? Also, would you mind giving us another twitch demonstration.
I have a couple of questions...
When will Riot Gear 2 be out and when will the twitch preset be out? Also, would you mind giving us another twitch demonstration.
black_dust
18 years ago
How many hours per week do you spend on VCP stuff?
Will you be the first one to be in line come memorial day 2008?
Whos the most Famous person you have met so far....
Will you be the first one to be in line come memorial day 2008?
Whos the most Famous person you have met so far....
Jimmy Gadget
18 years ago
Andrew,
The style of teaching you use works, offering knoledge to people of all skill levels in an educational yet enjoyable way. It helps you absorb and remember the information. I would be nowhere without VCP.
I now feel ready to incorporate Photoshop ito my AE projects. Can you recommend anyone with a similar style of training to help me ?
The style of teaching you use works, offering knoledge to people of all skill levels in an educational yet enjoyable way. It helps you absorb and remember the information. I would be nowhere without VCP.
I now feel ready to incorporate Photoshop ito my AE projects. Can you recommend anyone with a similar style of training to help me ?
bwoogie
18 years ago
If I promise to buy this dvd will you answer my questions on it? :p
Ok, really.
1. Does Video Copilot have an "office" or do you work from your home(s)?
1b. Will we ever see a tour of where you work?
2. What is the hardest/easiest parts of starting a motion graphics studio, and what is required to do so?
3. Can you hand out some tips on using the Pen tool?
4. Did you know Evolution works great for making t-shirts?
5. Will/When will Katie be the star of your tutorials? She's cuter than Sam. (Grrr! Child labor laws)
6. What is the point of Soundbooth? Can't I do anything I can do in soundbooth in Premiere or AE?
7. Do you have any old equipment I can take off your hands? :O
8. There is a lot of "Never before seen" footage in your reel. Where can we find your "other" works? Such as films, stories, art work etc.? What projects have you worked on?
Ok, really.
1. Does Video Copilot have an "office" or do you work from your home(s)?
1b. Will we ever see a tour of where you work?
2. What is the hardest/easiest parts of starting a motion graphics studio, and what is required to do so?
3. Can you hand out some tips on using the Pen tool?
4. Did you know Evolution works great for making t-shirts?
5. Will/When will Katie be the star of your tutorials? She's cuter than Sam. (Grrr! Child labor laws)
6. What is the point of Soundbooth? Can't I do anything I can do in soundbooth in Premiere or AE?
7. Do you have any old equipment I can take off your hands? :O
8. There is a lot of "Never before seen" footage in your reel. Where can we find your "other" works? Such as films, stories, art work etc.? What projects have you worked on?
Do you go to the NAB convention in Las Vegas. If so have you ever concidered doing a live tutorial or seminar there
marc
18 years ago
What do you guys think about the 35mm Adapter from Redrock M2 and do you have experience with steadicam systems like you find em here: http://homebuiltstabilizers.com/index.htm
Greeting,
Marc
P.S.: My little tip: http://snodart.com/index.php
Greeting,
Marc
P.S.: My little tip: http://snodart.com/index.php
Dean Doll
18 years ago
Do you guys get any sleep.. or is it Andrew the only one who isn't allowed to have any sleep.. or food?
Im interested in film editing, and thanks to you, im even more into SFX editing:
What paths have you taken to do the stuff you do?
Can you suggest and places or courses where i can learn more about SFX editing. (In the UK as well) ?
Thanks
What paths have you taken to do the stuff you do?
Can you suggest and places or courses where i can learn more about SFX editing. (In the UK as well) ?
Thanks
Hey Andrew, first I would like to say thank you for your amazing tutorials and products. You are allowing me to learn After Effect, which I wouldn't have been able to do with out your help. My question is I would like to know what order your supposed to composite in. Are you supposed to edit together your whole film first, or export individual clips before you edit the film in another app. Thank you very much and keep up the great work!
Reminisce (some of the effects got cut out because of compression but is our best film)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT4JwfWn1fE
The Wendrix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUVNzjMARvk
Reminisce (some of the effects got cut out because of compression but is our best film)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT4JwfWn1fE
The Wendrix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUVNzjMARvk
Moonsault
18 years ago
You may make tutorials, to make intros to web pages and stop using flash. And can use After Effects, for all the animation types, these is my dream 
Bearing in mind the size of the videos because is for web.
I think it is an area in which may begin to participate and would be the first, besides they bring much success.
Greetings
Bearing in mind the size of the videos because is for web.
I think it is an area in which may begin to participate and would be the first, besides they bring much success.
Greetings
I just got upgraded to CS3 at work and see some new filters, but my question concerns old filters as well.
I remember you saying in a tutorial, when using a filter try and figure out what else you can use it for. How have you gone about figuring that out? Do you see something in a movie and try and replicate it? Also, how do you figure out what a filter can do and how it works? Many times, i know what i m going for, but am not sure where to start filter wise.
Also, have you just lucked out with your actors being friends. How have you grabbed people to do tests with? I think i may have found an actor willing to help out, but many of them tend to be a bit "what's in it for me?" here in LA.
I remember you saying in a tutorial, when using a filter try and figure out what else you can use it for. How have you gone about figuring that out? Do you see something in a movie and try and replicate it? Also, how do you figure out what a filter can do and how it works? Many times, i know what i m going for, but am not sure where to start filter wise.
Also, have you just lucked out with your actors being friends. How have you grabbed people to do tests with? I think i may have found an actor willing to help out, but many of them tend to be a bit "what's in it for me?" here in LA.
Bader Ahmed
18 years ago
hi ,
1) . can we see how do you plan your VFX in Pre_production.
2). we need to see Videocopilot behind the scenes.
3). how can we make business from our learning from Videocopilot.
4.) Best Camera,Monitor,tripod.... all the hardware.
5) videocopilot Touring
6) how can you manage your time with work and family.
7). Give us 10 advices or more to be successful artist.
8). we need more , more Vfx tut.
thanks alot
1) . can we see how do you plan your VFX in Pre_production.
2). we need to see Videocopilot behind the scenes.
3). how can we make business from our learning from Videocopilot.
4.) Best Camera,Monitor,tripod.... all the hardware.
5) videocopilot Touring
6) how can you manage your time with work and family.
7). Give us 10 advices or more to be successful artist.
8). we need more , more Vfx tut.
thanks alot
Alex T
18 years ago
Sorry for the double post. But I have one more question:
Will Sam and the others in "the crew" put up tutorials in 3D programs and Photoshop and other programs?
Will Sam and the others in "the crew" put up tutorials in 3D programs and Photoshop and other programs?
Alex T
18 years ago
Do you have any big movie projects you guys have done or something planned that you might put up on the website or on youtube or anything like that?
Did you imagine when you did your first video tutorial that you would be so popular you are now?
Did you imagine when you did your first video tutorial that you would be so popular you are now?
What does you post production facility set up looks like?
Do you use a Capture/Preview Card (such as Black Magic)?
This is one for the gang:
Mac or PC?
Do you use a Capture/Preview Card (such as Black Magic)?
This is one for the gang:
Mac or PC?
Trevor
18 years ago
I'm sure it's probably too much to ask and might take up too much space, but is it possible for you guys to incorporate a Gallery into your website? Not so much for your stuff, which would be great to see, but mostly so all of the "Video Copiloteers" could post things they've done incorporating things learned here, at this site. It might be nice. Just a thought.
Also, I'm a supporter of the forums as well. That way, if someone asks a question on how to do something simple, you wouldn't have to waste a lot of time doing a tutorial on something most people already know, we can answer each other's questions.
Also, I'm a supporter of the forums as well. That way, if someone asks a question on how to do something simple, you wouldn't have to waste a lot of time doing a tutorial on something most people already know, we can answer each other's questions.
Dustin James
18 years ago
I have been considering a render farm... What can you tell me that would help me? Have you set up one? Would you consider one?
Do you have a job besides final image and selling products on videocopilot? If not, did it gradually happen that way, or did ypu just start off that way?
Do you have a job besides final image and selling products on videocopilot? If not, did it gradually happen that way, or did ypu just start off that way?
yetix
18 years ago
your Sony footage looks great, what camera settings are you using?
could you share a little more info on your work flow (tape to AE) settings etc?
what's the next video camera you guys are looking to get?
could you share a little more info on your work flow (tape to AE) settings etc?
what's the next video camera you guys are looking to get?
Bro
18 years ago
Hi Guys,
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maybe it is a stupid question, but when do you apply an effect to a layer and when do you choose to apply it to an adjustment layer.
in wich stage you choose to precompose a layer, or go on with the original.
what is the difference between the lenses in the camera settings.
are there still things left to cover in a tutorial?
stuppid questions maybe, but i wonder why.
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maybe it is a stupid question, but when do you apply an effect to a layer and when do you choose to apply it to an adjustment layer.
in wich stage you choose to precompose a layer, or go on with the original.
what is the difference between the lenses in the camera settings.
are there still things left to cover in a tutorial?
stuppid questions maybe, but i wonder why.
ATENTION AK:
Andrew you can produce a short movie (about 30 minutes) with a lot of special effects, put behind the scenes and some tutorials and sell it, I will be the first to buy. By the way I will buy the evolution and the VC special edition DVD very soon.
God bless
Andrew you can produce a short movie (about 30 minutes) with a lot of special effects, put behind the scenes and some tutorials and sell it, I will be the first to buy. By the way I will buy the evolution and the VC special edition DVD very soon.
God bless
Hedley
18 years ago
Andrew, who is your Andrew Kramer? Who did you look to when you were still wet behind the ears?
Also, tell us some tips on the business side of motion graphics and visual effects, getting your name out there, constructing briefs, communicating complex design ideas to clients who are not familiar with the industry.
Also, tips for avoiding private security firms when scouting for locations
All the best,
Hedley
Also, tell us some tips on the business side of motion graphics and visual effects, getting your name out there, constructing briefs, communicating complex design ideas to clients who are not familiar with the industry.
Also, tips for avoiding private security firms when scouting for locations
All the best,
Hedley
Eduardo Torres
18 years ago
Any plans to set a contest of a 30 seconds reel, only for people who has bought any of your products? It should be great to be part of a quarterly constest of "Andrew Krammer's hall of fame"!
Eduardo Torres
18 years ago
Have you received an offer to work for a big-huge production company? or you make a comfortable living with the products you sell here?
Jesse, What you did is cool. You asked "Why copy?" I can speak for myself. I can learn a lot by copying something. I try to keep that knowledge in my head for when I'm doing my own new work or client work.
Do you ever think that a lot of the people who use this site don't take away as much as they should. Like you'll make a tutorial that shows how to use an effect and people will post exact copies of what you did, then they come back and start asking how to do something else. This is what I made after I saw the skin displacement tutorial:
http://jessetoulafilms.com/EffectsPages/invisible.html
But all the posts people put up were the exact same circular bugs crawling up, maybe uner a different part of the body, but till the same exact effect.
Do you ever feel like your tutorials are stopping people from being more creative and figuring out how to make their effects on their own? Just a question I still love this site. Also, what do you think about all the people who call you god?
http://jessetoulafilms.com/EffectsPages/invisible.html
But all the posts people put up were the exact same circular bugs crawling up, maybe uner a different part of the body, but till the same exact effect.
Do you ever feel like your tutorials are stopping people from being more creative and figuring out how to make their effects on their own? Just a question I still love this site. Also, what do you think about all the people who call you god?
Mickel
18 years ago
What other projects are you working on?
How do you balance work with Final Image and VideoCopilot?
What does your studio/office look like or do you work from home?
How did Sam become your go to actor?
How do you balance work with Final Image and VideoCopilot?
What does your studio/office look like or do you work from home?
How did Sam become your go to actor?
Otis W. Driftwood
18 years ago
Andrew about of the TWITCH, do you have a realease day for this plug?
Janus Jorgensen
18 years ago
Hi you two, great site, excellent training and overall great people i guess.
So here go's: I've spend a shtload of cash(for me atleast) on AE CS3 and plugins. Question for you is; how do we/I turn it into profit.
Regards
Janus
So here go's: I've spend a shtload of cash(for me atleast) on AE CS3 and plugins. Question for you is; how do we/I turn it into profit.
Regards
Janus
Andrew and Team,
I think Paul Del Vecchio had a question that might be a great place to start to answer many of the questions posted here. Paul asks â?????Why did you start videocopilot.net?â??? You are clearly an After Effects expert but why take the time to share? I hope this is profitable. Clearly you put a ton of work into it. Iâ??????m happy to purchase all your products in trade for the continuous flow of valuable free information. Anyway, I think it you start at the why it might answer questions regarding your background as well as where you hope to take videocopilot.net.
Good luck and thanks for offering this open question forum.
Roger
I think Paul Del Vecchio had a question that might be a great place to start to answer many of the questions posted here. Paul asks â?????Why did you start videocopilot.net?â??? You are clearly an After Effects expert but why take the time to share? I hope this is profitable. Clearly you put a ton of work into it. Iâ??????m happy to purchase all your products in trade for the continuous flow of valuable free information. Anyway, I think it you start at the why it might answer questions regarding your background as well as where you hope to take videocopilot.net.
Good luck and thanks for offering this open question forum.
Roger
Adam Gale
18 years ago
Hi,
What is the deal with using music tracks on various promos etc?....How do you go about addressing copyright issues and can you use music tracks on self-initiated projects if they lead to other work?
Thanks
Adam!
What is the deal with using music tracks on various promos etc?....How do you go about addressing copyright issues and can you use music tracks on self-initiated projects if they lead to other work?
Thanks
Adam!
simondo
18 years ago
1) what feature would you like to see in the next edition of after effects?
2) Did you intend this website to be the hub for after effect junkies?
3) How do you decide on what tutorial to do next
4) What movie in your opinion has the best title sequence
5) will you do a more indpeth tutorial on 3d space and cameras
6) Where do you see your site heading?
7) Would you consider having a gallery for your customers to showcase what they have done with your help.
hope these are more the kind of questuins you hoped for.
once again thanks for your help with my earth zoom pirate logo
2) Did you intend this website to be the hub for after effect junkies?
3) How do you decide on what tutorial to do next
4) What movie in your opinion has the best title sequence
5) will you do a more indpeth tutorial on 3d space and cameras
6) Where do you see your site heading?
7) Would you consider having a gallery for your customers to showcase what they have done with your help.
hope these are more the kind of questuins you hoped for.
once again thanks for your help with my earth zoom pirate logo
Frank Crispo
18 years ago
I love working and creating with After Effects but I find my computer way too slow to work with it. I'd like to buy another computer and I wish I had the money to purchase a high end one but I'd like to know what would be the minimum system requirements that one could work with comfortably and effectively? I'm a Windows user and would prefer to stay with that.
Thanks
Thanks
John
18 years ago
Hi. First a thank you for all your great work, you are obviously a professional, and I appriciate you sharing your secrets with all of us at the low prices you do.
Now, i have read all the post, and only have one question left; Do you find it troubleing that we play around with AE in a world like this? I mean; the dollar is collapsing, our governments are acting like spoiled kids, and famine is a problem for a large part of our planets population, the top 500 people in the world control 99% of the wealth. Am i the only one with moral issues on this playing around with graphical effects while so many people have it worse, i mean, commercials help noone but the seller of the given product(and the artist). I know you have your heart in the right place, it easy to see with the quality and pricing on your products, i just came to think about it when going through the other posts. Please just disregard it if it's too non-AE related. Otherwise, would love a look into the depths of your hearts.
Tutorial request for the future: "Faking the UFO visitation", as we all know we'll be seeing alot of those soon enough
Sorry to be such a hypocrate.
Peace and love
John
Now, i have read all the post, and only have one question left; Do you find it troubleing that we play around with AE in a world like this? I mean; the dollar is collapsing, our governments are acting like spoiled kids, and famine is a problem for a large part of our planets population, the top 500 people in the world control 99% of the wealth. Am i the only one with moral issues on this playing around with graphical effects while so many people have it worse, i mean, commercials help noone but the seller of the given product(and the artist). I know you have your heart in the right place, it easy to see with the quality and pricing on your products, i just came to think about it when going through the other posts. Please just disregard it if it's too non-AE related. Otherwise, would love a look into the depths of your hearts.
Tutorial request for the future: "Faking the UFO visitation", as we all know we'll be seeing alot of those soon enough
Sorry to be such a hypocrate.
Peace and love
John
Kim A. Strandli
18 years ago
I have some questions for you!
1: How long time do you guys use to make a tutorial?
2: What is the most powerful thing of these to alternatives:
- The immovable object
- The irresistible force
3: What's best? Coca Cola or Pepsi?
4: What education do you guys have?
5: Have any of you worked at some big Hollywood Production studios?
6: What programs are used in ordinary studios? After Effects or superadvanced programs that only the Norse Gods know of?
7: Is Jim Carrey the biggest and best comedy actor of our time? (If you dont think so, watch some of the talkshowclips with him and Conan O Brian, then every other guest on any talkshow will seem boring!)
8: Do VCP send products to Norway?
That was it I think... for now... keep up your amazing work!
1: How long time do you guys use to make a tutorial?
2: What is the most powerful thing of these to alternatives:
- The immovable object
- The irresistible force
3: What's best? Coca Cola or Pepsi?
4: What education do you guys have?
5: Have any of you worked at some big Hollywood Production studios?
6: What programs are used in ordinary studios? After Effects or superadvanced programs that only the Norse Gods know of?
7: Is Jim Carrey the biggest and best comedy actor of our time? (If you dont think so, watch some of the talkshowclips with him and Conan O Brian, then every other guest on any talkshow will seem boring!)
8: Do VCP send products to Norway?
That was it I think... for now... keep up your amazing work!
Scott Telle
18 years ago
This may be a lame question, but what does your average week look like?
I appreciate your sarcasm, and your obvious JOY for what you do makes your tutorials not only helpful, but also entertaining. However, I know there is a lot of WORK that goes into VideoCopilot.
So, can you give us a rundown of what consumes your time? (i.e. creating tutorials, team meetings, creating FX for films, time with family, managing the website, etc.)
Thanks!
I appreciate your sarcasm, and your obvious JOY for what you do makes your tutorials not only helpful, but also entertaining. However, I know there is a lot of WORK that goes into VideoCopilot.
So, can you give us a rundown of what consumes your time? (i.e. creating tutorials, team meetings, creating FX for films, time with family, managing the website, etc.)
Thanks!
Drobins
18 years ago
Here's a couple:
When working for a client that has a vision that you know isn't right for what they want, but you have a good solid idea that would probably work better, how do steer them toward your vision?
Are you caught up at all in the JJ Abrams / Cloverfield viral marketing/hype? Although i know your patiently waiting for the new Indy film.
Hows the wife an baby?
When starting out and trying to get noticed, is it ok to have fake commercials for real products in your demo reel?
Are you looking forward to Christmas this year? I know I am, I'll be grabbing some VCP Products and getting a new 40" Samsung HDTV so I view all my work in its HD glory.
For Sam, Is there a new way you would like to meet your demise is any upcoming tutorials?
Thanks for all the hard work Andrew and crew.
When working for a client that has a vision that you know isn't right for what they want, but you have a good solid idea that would probably work better, how do steer them toward your vision?
Are you caught up at all in the JJ Abrams / Cloverfield viral marketing/hype? Although i know your patiently waiting for the new Indy film.
Hows the wife an baby?
When starting out and trying to get noticed, is it ok to have fake commercials for real products in your demo reel?
Are you looking forward to Christmas this year? I know I am, I'll be grabbing some VCP Products and getting a new 40" Samsung HDTV so I view all my work in its HD glory.
For Sam, Is there a new way you would like to meet your demise is any upcoming tutorials?
Thanks for all the hard work Andrew and crew.
%$@#$
18 years ago
maybe a general recommended computer hardware set-up. its boring and annoying to wait for things to render
it`s awesome i can make some extra $$$ (cheese) now with AE ...i would have learned it anyway, but i dont think as fast if it wasnt for you.
oh and i use designer sound fx in almost every project ...i only bought it for the hell of it.
and i think everyone in here wants to know what color underwear you have on ?
it`s awesome i can make some extra $$$ (cheese) now with AE ...i would have learned it anyway, but i dont think as fast if it wasnt for you.
oh and i use designer sound fx in almost every project ...i only bought it for the hell of it.
and i think everyone in here wants to know what color underwear you have on ?
Solidghost
18 years ago
Havent read all the other comments but what I really want to se or atleast give us a name of the other projects you been involved with.
And the same goes for same, whats youre life like
And the same goes for same, whats youre life like
John
18 years ago
Andrew,
How did you get your start in After Effects?
If you could list the 10 most important things a VFX artist should do to improve their work, what would the 10 things be?
Just thought I'd throw in a couple of questions.....
Thanks guys! Lovin' the new site...
Best....
John
How did you get your start in After Effects?
If you could list the 10 most important things a VFX artist should do to improve their work, what would the 10 things be?
Just thought I'd throw in a couple of questions.....
Thanks guys! Lovin' the new site...
Best....
John
1. Are there features of After Effects that you don't like? What would you change?
2. While there are quite a few people who admire those at Videocopilot, is there anyone in the FX world that you look up to?
3. Where and in what form do you see the big developments in digital film making happening in the next few years?
2. While there are quite a few people who admire those at Videocopilot, is there anyone in the FX world that you look up to?
3. Where and in what form do you see the big developments in digital film making happening in the next few years?
Lulu
18 years ago
Hi again,
do you remember the hidden James Bond car in Die Another Day.
With displacement map you can hide it and with wave warpe you can animate it.
I tested something but it seem to miss something. Like you say very well : "And now here's the tricky part"
Does that inspire something to you ?
thanks
do you remember the hidden James Bond car in Die Another Day.
With displacement map you can hide it and with wave warpe you can animate it.
I tested something but it seem to miss something. Like you say very well : "And now here's the tricky part"
Does that inspire something to you ?
thanks
Some Guy
18 years ago
What do you do after the footage is landed on you hard disc drive? I mean organizing the footage, editing and the whole post-production process. Do you edit/cut your movie first and then apply VFX or do you load your footage in AE first and render it out for use in an editing software? Which video editing software do you use or do you edit in AE? How do you work on the audio track of your films? What (in the purpose of audio) do you do before and after editing? Some tips on your workflow would be nice.
Can you show us the place where you record your tutorials? (I don't mean the footage for a tutorial, I mean the place where you spend hours talking to yourself.)
How do you come up with the ideas for the tutorials and how do you figure out how to achieve a specific effect in AE? Do you just play around 'till you get the effect or is there someone or something (books, websites) who tells you what to do?
Have you done short films or feature films and if yes, how can we watch them?
Will you expand your free presets section? (The presets that are available now saved my life.)
Will there ever be a 3ds Max Basic Training section?
I've read that Sam plays guitar. You are playing drums, guitar and keyboard. Can you both play something for your fans?
How old are you and Sam?
Have you or Sam worked on a big project/for a big studio that is internationally known?
How can I use a PlayStation 3 in a render farm?
How is it to be Andrew Kramer?
Can you show us the place where you record your tutorials? (I don't mean the footage for a tutorial, I mean the place where you spend hours talking to yourself.)
How do you come up with the ideas for the tutorials and how do you figure out how to achieve a specific effect in AE? Do you just play around 'till you get the effect or is there someone or something (books, websites) who tells you what to do?
Have you done short films or feature films and if yes, how can we watch them?
Will you expand your free presets section? (The presets that are available now saved my life.)
Will there ever be a 3ds Max Basic Training section?
I've read that Sam plays guitar. You are playing drums, guitar and keyboard. Can you both play something for your fans?
How old are you and Sam?
Have you or Sam worked on a big project/for a big studio that is internationally known?
How can I use a PlayStation 3 in a render farm?
How is it to be Andrew Kramer?
Lulu
18 years ago
Hello,
you never talk about lens distortion. However, it seem to be an important thing for VFX guys.
For exemple if you film with a wide angle or a zoom:
How you can know your cam. lens distortion ?
Which effects owe beings used to remake it ?
greetings from the old continent
you never talk about lens distortion. However, it seem to be an important thing for VFX guys.
For exemple if you film with a wide angle or a zoom:
How you can know your cam. lens distortion ?
Which effects owe beings used to remake it ?
greetings from the old continent
Jack from Briz
18 years ago
Do you guys cook? If so, do you have any specials?
Oh, and do you have a wish list for AE CS4?
KUTGW!
Oh, and do you have a wish list for AE CS4?
KUTGW!
Hey Andrew! at me is 1n a question to you, whether it is possible to you will get a job and whether it is real in general ? If yes that that it is necessary to be able , What skills are necessary ?
micha
18 years ago
hi andrew,
your promo videos have a great qualitiy and they're loading really fast...
how do you do that? which compression programme do you use?
best wishes, michael
your promo videos have a great qualitiy and they're loading really fast...
how do you do that? which compression programme do you use?
best wishes, michael
sholto
18 years ago
Someone may have asked this and there are too many to check - but something about all the little options in the File, Edit, Composition, Layer and Help menus (eg Watch Folder, Collect files, Flowchart View...)
Not particularly exciting but the ones I understand (only a few despite years of using) are really useful and save me lots of messing around.
cheers
Not particularly exciting but the ones I understand (only a few despite years of using) are really useful and save me lots of messing around.
cheers
Alan
18 years ago
What news on the offline tutorial DVD? What is the eta and what will be on it? Will it be just the first 50 tutorials or all to date? Will it contain the basic training? Will it contain project and source files?
Ben
18 years ago
I too am interested in the thought process behind finding somewhere to shoot the test footage.
Do you guys get together and go "we could shoot that there", do you do some research, or do you drive around all day until you find a good place to set up?
Personally I like the idea of you driving around, and Sam yelling "Hey Andrew, see that truck? I'd like to have bugs crawling around in my face in front of that truck!"
Also, does Sam ever ask for his motivation?
Good luck answering all the questions.
Ben
Do you guys get together and go "we could shoot that there", do you do some research, or do you drive around all day until you find a good place to set up?
Personally I like the idea of you driving around, and Sam yelling "Hey Andrew, see that truck? I'd like to have bugs crawling around in my face in front of that truck!"
Also, does Sam ever ask for his motivation?
Good luck answering all the questions.
Ben
Lukasz
18 years ago
Hi Andrew,
I have a couple questions for you:
How do you see the evolution of the VFX software packages?
Will you also place more 3D app tutorials in the future?
How do you plan your projects?
What inspires you?
Keep on the good work.
I have a couple questions for you:
How do you see the evolution of the VFX software packages?
Will you also place more 3D app tutorials in the future?
How do you plan your projects?
What inspires you?
Keep on the good work.
Codemonkey
18 years ago
Hi Andrew,
1: Can you explain the dif between all the transfer modes.
2: Can you explain the matte types?
3: What is your personal fave effect in any movie you have seen?
4: What is the meaning of life?
5: Sam, Do you ever get tired of the stuff Andrew puts you through?
1: Can you explain the dif between all the transfer modes.
2: Can you explain the matte types?
3: What is your personal fave effect in any movie you have seen?
4: What is the meaning of life?
5: Sam, Do you ever get tired of the stuff Andrew puts you through?
What would you recommend to do, to get an internship at an Design Studio or agency in the U.S. as an european (Austrian). And are internships usually payed in the United States or is it in most cases so that you just work there for the reference you can.
Would be very interesting to know for me.
Thx a lot
Greetings from Austria
Would be very interesting to know for me.
Thx a lot
Greetings from Austria
Hashem Abu Alkam
18 years ago
What more happy your success in school and go to university or you have a child ?
Hashem-???????§??´?????
Lebanon
Hashem-???????§??´?????
Lebanon
Fahd Syed
18 years ago
I know that Video Copilot is run by you (Andrew Kramer) and you friends but I was wondering you want to expand into a bigger company, hiring other vfx artists etc. and making huge deals with studios and such?
Hello Andrew,
Long time fan and actually have used a lot of techniques you have shown in your tutorials on some of my videos. Currently I'm working with the University of Iowa's Entrepreneurship program to boost enrollment and awareness. Anyways we have a generic handicam currently and are petitioning for a nice canon xh-a1. Ok onto my question. If you were to be in my position, somebody who has a general understanding of after effects and can usually figure things out on their own, how would you really spice up a video that mostly deals with face to face interviews, basic color corrections and blemish removals are given but as far as text, backgrounds and overall view of the video. I created a mock up tonite after about 100 hours of editting and filming then showed it to one of the professors of the program and he said it needed more but less meaning shorten it down and make it more involved. So I guess that is my question. If people are on camera for 30 seconds (after intense editing) what is a good way to keep the viewer emotionally involved?
BTW keep up the great work, I have no idea where I would be without videocopilot.com .
Thanks for everything!
Chris Traeger
Long time fan and actually have used a lot of techniques you have shown in your tutorials on some of my videos. Currently I'm working with the University of Iowa's Entrepreneurship program to boost enrollment and awareness. Anyways we have a generic handicam currently and are petitioning for a nice canon xh-a1. Ok onto my question. If you were to be in my position, somebody who has a general understanding of after effects and can usually figure things out on their own, how would you really spice up a video that mostly deals with face to face interviews, basic color corrections and blemish removals are given but as far as text, backgrounds and overall view of the video. I created a mock up tonite after about 100 hours of editting and filming then showed it to one of the professors of the program and he said it needed more but less meaning shorten it down and make it more involved. So I guess that is my question. If people are on camera for 30 seconds (after intense editing) what is a good way to keep the viewer emotionally involved?
BTW keep up the great work, I have no idea where I would be without videocopilot.com .
Thanks for everything!
Chris Traeger
Mr. Maz
18 years ago
This is a great topic! I always wanted to ask you...
Why don't you move on to bigger and more profiting projects?
Why don't you move on to bigger and more profiting projects?
Timon
18 years ago
Oh yea, what do you think is better for video editing, MAC or PC?
Hope I dont start a war...
Hope I dont start a war...
Timon
18 years ago
When you do like a freelance job for a employer, how do you calculate the price
and how do you comunicate with him?
and how do you comunicate with him?
BANDAR
18 years ago
Is i possiable to make a caurse or training lessons in any country ,,, you may teach people and have a students learn from you ...
I know you create amazing visuals without plugins.
*A round up of the best plugins would be cool.
*Creation of sequences similar to Hit TV shows.
*A round up of the best plugins would be cool.
*Creation of sequences similar to Hit TV shows.
What did you use to make your website, because i use my youtube account as my website, but its really rubbish. If you can tell me how you made your website and where i can get a fairly cheap screen recorder please ????
This is a real question ,what do you have to do to get INVOLVED in your production?and here is an idea why dont you make a dvd showing the us some film making tips camera work set up camera monitor feed and all the good stuff and we will buy it.
John
18 years ago
Andrew,
I read you started learn special effects at 16- so im ahead of you at the age of 14.
How did you get into 'the business'? any tips?
I read you started learn special effects at 16- so im ahead of you at the age of 14.
How did you get into 'the business'? any tips?
Andrew,
Did you compose the music for the After Effects Basic Training promo? I want to create something similar for a project I am working on and like the "heavenly chorus" (that's the best way I can describe it) element in the promo music. I checked on Designer Sound FX and couldn't find a file like that in there. Is that element on a royalty free music cd somewhere? If so, where could I purchase it?
Thanks!
Did you compose the music for the After Effects Basic Training promo? I want to create something similar for a project I am working on and like the "heavenly chorus" (that's the best way I can describe it) element in the promo music. I checked on Designer Sound FX and couldn't find a file like that in there. Is that element on a royalty free music cd somewhere? If so, where could I purchase it?
Thanks!
bruno
18 years ago
I always want to know what do yo do apart of this... where do you work?
i mean all that photograps out there of you and sam with a lot of film gear, is that all yours?
did you made films, or shorts, or something? can we see them?
what kind of computer do you use right now to work with AE? you work in that one with HD footage without troubles?
i'm buying a new one... can you recommend a pc configuration? video, mother, cpu, etc.
i think thats all.
i mean all that photograps out there of you and sam with a lot of film gear, is that all yours?
did you made films, or shorts, or something? can we see them?
what kind of computer do you use right now to work with AE? you work in that one with HD footage without troubles?
i'm buying a new one... can you recommend a pc configuration? video, mother, cpu, etc.
i think thats all.
Legacy
18 years ago
Hey Guys - love your work.
1. What is the proper (or best) output filetype (and settings) if you shot on DV (24P - DVX100) and are planning some sort of theatrical release?
a) Is something like Red Giant's Instant HD worth using?
2. Is converting to film still a must, or are most theatres moving to digital projection nowadays?
P.S. Someone asked before about how you did the shot in your demo reel of getting struck by a car while driving in your car. PLEASE do a tutorial on this, as this is actually part of a scene I have in mind for a future production. Thanks in advance.
1. What is the proper (or best) output filetype (and settings) if you shot on DV (24P - DVX100) and are planning some sort of theatrical release?
a) Is something like Red Giant's Instant HD worth using?
2. Is converting to film still a must, or are most theatres moving to digital projection nowadays?
P.S. Someone asked before about how you did the shot in your demo reel of getting struck by a car while driving in your car. PLEASE do a tutorial on this, as this is actually part of a scene I have in mind for a future production. Thanks in advance.
Any tips on getting your name out to gain exposure to clients? I've had several, but am always open to tips to gain more business.
Thanks
Thanks
Flim By Tim Productions.
18 years ago
Hey you 2 very creative minds can you create a video with someone doing a driveby shooting and bullets going into the car or maybe a matrix scene where the ghost goes threw the car and sit down or show how to make a cool ghost or something thanks flims by tim...
Lee
18 years ago
You guys seem to do quite a bit of traveling and rogue shooting in locations where you might be limited on time and security. How many guys are on your average shoot for these tutorials? What do you pack in your light kit for the average assignment? Are you running strictly pro lighting, or do you experiment with home brew setups and kits?
Suvir
18 years ago
Certain Videos that i shot with my sony Handycam (Standard Def. though)... Looks very realistic... I want it to have a more of a cinematic feeling .... Is there any possibility to make the vids look like one??? or is the only solution HD..(Ak plz dont say yes for this.. ) ???
) ???
Gus Epstein
18 years ago
Will you ever take all the shots you have taken to make these tutorials and projects and make it into 1 full movie? (That would be awesome)
Tyler
18 years ago
A lot of people have questions about the cc plugins. Maybe you could clear that up.
"why are we here?"
oh and...
"why do little birds starts singing so damn early in the morning?"
it freaks me out!
oh and...
"why do little birds starts singing so damn early in the morning?"
it freaks me out!
Cheetah3d
18 years ago
Hi,
What kind of projects dose videocopilot work on? Movies, comercials. Would you recomend for a high school senior>going and starting a small vfx company like videocopilot or joining one of the big monsters like ILM.
Many many thanks for all that you guys do,
P.S. Read the second part of Kyle Troxell's question.
P.P.S. Maybe a photo of the place were you sit and record your tutorials
What kind of projects dose videocopilot work on? Movies, comercials. Would you recomend for a high school senior>going and starting a small vfx company like videocopilot or joining one of the big monsters like ILM.
Many many thanks for all that you guys do,
P.S. Read the second part of Kyle Troxell's question.
P.P.S. Maybe a photo of the place were you sit and record your tutorials
1. Why did you start videocopilot.net? Was it because you wanted to share your knowledge with people?
2. Would you rather be a director (I read that your passion is telling good stories).
3. Are you scared that sharing your knowledge will increase YOUR competition in either the VFX industry or just in getting work? What are your thoughts on that?
4. You mentioned on this site that you worked for some studios in the past. Which studios have you worked for?
Thanks,
Paul Del Vecchio
www.triple-e-productions.net
2. Would you rather be a director (I read that your passion is telling good stories).
3. Are you scared that sharing your knowledge will increase YOUR competition in either the VFX industry or just in getting work? What are your thoughts on that?
4. You mentioned on this site that you worked for some studios in the past. Which studios have you worked for?
Thanks,
Paul Del Vecchio
www.triple-e-productions.net
WiRXMAN
18 years ago
Cool thread Andrew, here goes:
1) How much time a day do you spend working with VC stuff? Meaning, do you pretty much work VideoCopilot as your premiere business, not just the site here, but for other ventures that you use the name for, such as brand name clients. I know you just started you family with your daughter recently born, but wondering if this plays into the dynamic of your work time now or not.
2) What was your first paid gig? Not just something you did for a friend, as we all have done that, but actual hire outside of your personal friendships.
3) Where do you see After Effects going, or where should it go in the next 3, 5, 10 years maybe as far as what it can offer and expand on? Where or what can we expect to need to learn new things in the effects/motion graphics industry in that time frame?
4) What kind of inspiration did you get as a kid to do this kind of stuff? Did you start learning very young, not even care of this stuff, or something along those lines. Where do you get your inspiration now when beginning a project, free or paid gig?
Thanks AK, should be a cool vid to check out.
1) How much time a day do you spend working with VC stuff? Meaning, do you pretty much work VideoCopilot as your premiere business, not just the site here, but for other ventures that you use the name for, such as brand name clients. I know you just started you family with your daughter recently born, but wondering if this plays into the dynamic of your work time now or not.
2) What was your first paid gig? Not just something you did for a friend, as we all have done that, but actual hire outside of your personal friendships.
3) Where do you see After Effects going, or where should it go in the next 3, 5, 10 years maybe as far as what it can offer and expand on? Where or what can we expect to need to learn new things in the effects/motion graphics industry in that time frame?
4) What kind of inspiration did you get as a kid to do this kind of stuff? Did you start learning very young, not even care of this stuff, or something along those lines. Where do you get your inspiration now when beginning a project, free or paid gig?
Thanks AK, should be a cool vid to check out.
Myykk
18 years ago
Okay.
I'm learning: After Effects, Premiere, Encore, Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator,Ultra, OnLocation, SoundBooth, ProAnimator, PlugIns of all sorts, and literally dozens of other programs. Some of these, thanks to your help and a few others, I'm getting decent at using....even better at others.
Now, for the question:
What am I gonna do with this skill? Where is this going? How does one benefit from all this?
Oops, more than one question. Anyway, these are real questions.
Thanks,
Myykk
I'm learning: After Effects, Premiere, Encore, Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator,Ultra, OnLocation, SoundBooth, ProAnimator, PlugIns of all sorts, and literally dozens of other programs. Some of these, thanks to your help and a few others, I'm getting decent at using....even better at others.
Now, for the question:
What am I gonna do with this skill? Where is this going? How does one benefit from all this?
Oops, more than one question. Anyway, these are real questions.
Thanks,
Myykk
I would like to know more about your production pipeline, and how you start making your products from day one. Also where do you guys work? Do you have a studio, or do you do most of the work on your personal computers?
Hey Andrew
I think you should address sound equipment, because I've seen so many videos of people who have used your stuff, and the visuals are great, but the sound is horrible.
Sound is easily the biggest weakness in internet films.
Thanks!
-Seth
I think you should address sound equipment, because I've seen so many videos of people who have used your stuff, and the visuals are great, but the sound is horrible.
Sound is easily the biggest weakness in internet films.
Thanks!
-Seth
Lipe
18 years ago
Hi andrew!
Look, i know there is the evolution DVD, and probably we would learn how to do that buying this.. but, i saw an tutorial about the "evolution" effect, that uses the "write-on" effect.. i just want to know if there is another way.. how YOU do this??? I know, you can say: buy the DVD. But, i just want to know your way to do.. do you use write on effect???
ok that was my first question, now i have another one, and i think that is more important for all people that come to your site. Can you do a little tutorial about animation? like.. how many frames to use, how to acelerate the moviment and all those things.. im asking it, cause i have just bought the "animators survivor kit" book, and im learning yet.. i love 3D animation, and i know something about maya, but i thing your work is amazing!!! and i would love to learn some more with you! Thanks from Brazil!! (sorry for english)
Look, i know there is the evolution DVD, and probably we would learn how to do that buying this.. but, i saw an tutorial about the "evolution" effect, that uses the "write-on" effect.. i just want to know if there is another way.. how YOU do this??? I know, you can say: buy the DVD. But, i just want to know your way to do.. do you use write on effect???
ok that was my first question, now i have another one, and i think that is more important for all people that come to your site. Can you do a little tutorial about animation? like.. how many frames to use, how to acelerate the moviment and all those things.. im asking it, cause i have just bought the "animators survivor kit" book, and im learning yet.. i love 3D animation, and i know something about maya, but i thing your work is amazing!!! and i would love to learn some more with you! Thanks from Brazil!! (sorry for english)
Miguel Carrera
18 years ago
Hello Andrew and Sam!
I am in the middle of college now for a degree in Communication Sciences; i want to know what is the best approach at starting a career, I've been thinking about maybe starting a corporate video producing company; yet all I have is a Canon Elura 100, I want to take advantage of it at its max so what are your tips for when you just have a camera and want to get into the industry, I know I can't start working for big companies or large clients but maybe you know, make a video for the local elementary school or something?...
So my other question is can we please see some of your work in short films and/or like your early stuff? I'd really like to see some of your short movies since you say your true passion is film making
My third question is I just want to say to Sam Loya he's a great actor! I'm sorry that he didn't get the part for the hunchback
Greetings!
Miguel Carrera
I am in the middle of college now for a degree in Communication Sciences; i want to know what is the best approach at starting a career, I've been thinking about maybe starting a corporate video producing company; yet all I have is a Canon Elura 100, I want to take advantage of it at its max so what are your tips for when you just have a camera and want to get into the industry, I know I can't start working for big companies or large clients but maybe you know, make a video for the local elementary school or something?...
So my other question is can we please see some of your work in short films and/or like your early stuff? I'd really like to see some of your short movies since you say your true passion is film making
My third question is I just want to say to Sam Loya he's a great actor! I'm sorry that he didn't get the part for the hunchback
Greetings!
Miguel Carrera
Kraynium
18 years ago
Ooh! One more question.
Sorry if this might now be the best place to ask, but hey, I'll give it a shot.
How on Earth do they get the lines for like the first down on nation live television on football? And how do they get it underneath all the players? That's always been a mystery to me.
Sorry if this might now be the best place to ask, but hey, I'll give it a shot.
How on Earth do they get the lines for like the first down on nation live television on football? And how do they get it underneath all the players? That's always been a mystery to me.
Kraynium
18 years ago
Hey Andrew.
I'm just wondering, can you show us any full, complete projects that you have made? You've obviously shown off your technical skill and whatnot, and is it ever entertaining, but I think I'd love to see a complete short film or whatever. If it's around videocopilot and I'm missing it, link us!
I'm just wondering, can you show us any full, complete projects that you have made? You've obviously shown off your technical skill and whatnot, and is it ever entertaining, but I think I'd love to see a complete short film or whatever. If it's around videocopilot and I'm missing it, link us!
Brady
18 years ago
is there any way to get better video quality, out of of pretty decent video camera. Like when i render it, sometimes it looses some quality. Is there a better way to render?
What kind of schools down in California, would you best recommend to crack into the industry with a degree?
Kyan V.
18 years ago
Hey Andrew,
I really like your videos and was wondering what camera/camera equipment you use. In your riotgear pack you have a bunch of amazing footage in which you captured at 60fps. I'm not that knowledgeable in video cameras and was wondering on your suggestions if I ever plan on buying a camera.
~kyan
I really like your videos and was wondering what camera/camera equipment you use. In your riotgear pack you have a bunch of amazing footage in which you captured at 60fps. I'm not that knowledgeable in video cameras and was wondering on your suggestions if I ever plan on buying a camera.
~kyan
Would you ever do any Premier Pro Editing Video's or Tutorials because i know alot about AE7 Many thanks to you guys, but not much about Premier Pro, or is that program too lemon-like for VideoCoPilot to do special effects on.
http://au.youtube.com/profile?userarkNaughtProduction
Cheers From Australia (come down here sometime Great Weather)
http://au.youtube.com/profile?user
arkNaughtProductionCheers From Australia (come down here sometime Great Weather)
knakrz
18 years ago
Q's for Sam: What's the average number of takes you must do before your director [AK] is happy with the shot?
Are you still studying drama/acting?
Who's the hot chick in front of the green screen you're holding in one of AK's tutes? I noticed your eyes weren't on the "job" lol.
lovin' ya work VCP - thnx
Are you still studying drama/acting?
Who's the hot chick in front of the green screen you're holding in one of AK's tutes? I noticed your eyes weren't on the "job" lol.
lovin' ya work VCP - thnx
yimbo
18 years ago
How long do you take to make a 30 sec tv spot and aprox. how much do you sell them (let's say only motion graphic, no live footage)? I've worked in two places where i got to make 3 spots per day sometimes, i don't know if this it's normal or it's just in here.
Thanks.
(sorry for my lousy english)
Thanks.
(sorry for my lousy english)
yimbo
18 years ago
How long do you take to make a 30 sec tv spot? I've worked in two places where i got to make 3 spots per day sometimes, i don't know if this it's normal or it's just in here.
(sorry for my lousy english)
(sorry for my lousy english)
Craig D
18 years ago
To expand on Kyle Troxell's question. When watching movies or TV shows do you find yourself getting distracted from the show and find yourself asking questions like "how did they do that and how could I do it?" or "hey that looked really cool I'll have to try something like that" and you keep thinking about it so much that you almost have to back and watch it again just so you can see all the stuff you missed?
Kyle Troxell
18 years ago
YEAH RUSSSSSSSS GO JAGS. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR MORE THAN A DECADE FOR THEM TO GET TO THE SOWERBOWL, HOPE THEY GET THERE!
but Andrew, what effect have you ever seen in a movie that boggled your mind so muc you had no idea how to do it?
but Andrew, what effect have you ever seen in a movie that boggled your mind so muc you had no idea how to do it?
Kami3d
18 years ago
â?????Nightcrawlerâ?????? in X-men 2 - The Bamf effect
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4-tyDXzy8U&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4-tyDXzy8U&feature=related
Kami3d
18 years ago
Hello Andrew and Sam,
Wow, its great to see you guys have started Q&A. Once again it shows you guys care about the community and closed the gaps.
My questions:
For Andrew:
1) I'm in bit of dilemma, I've finished graduating from University in 3D computer animations where my main interest was to go into 'Character animation' but it's not the most easily learn't field. Although, nothing is quite easist but making realistic animation or cartoon animation requires MASSIVE amount of time.
I always looked at After effects a means of motion abstract illustration art. Could I make living out of doing titling or promo work for clients as a full-time thing?
Sorry for the brain twister. hehe! But really do need your advice.
2) What advice would you have for students who wants to break into this industry?
3) What is your method of work-flow, for personal project and client projects.
4) What kind of things should you include on the demo reel (motion GFX reel)?
For Sam:
How many takes before the rap!?
Sam I like your outtake acting in the magic glass window tutorial. I hope you've recoverd from patchy sad life. hehe!
Question: How is Andrew's directing skills? Does he let you perform with freedom?
Technical Question:
I'm interested to know how can somebody archive similar effect used on 'Nightcrawler' in X-men 2 - The Bamf effect. Many thanks!
.
Thank you soo much for your kind help in tutorials. I hope Adobe sends you shed loads of free softwares
Thank you all at Videocopilot.net Keep doing it guys!
Wow, its great to see you guys have started Q&A. Once again it shows you guys care about the community and closed the gaps.
My questions:
For Andrew:
1) I'm in bit of dilemma, I've finished graduating from University in 3D computer animations where my main interest was to go into 'Character animation' but it's not the most easily learn't field. Although, nothing is quite easist but making realistic animation or cartoon animation requires MASSIVE amount of time.
I always looked at After effects a means of motion abstract illustration art. Could I make living out of doing titling or promo work for clients as a full-time thing?
Sorry for the brain twister. hehe! But really do need your advice.
2) What advice would you have for students who wants to break into this industry?
3) What is your method of work-flow, for personal project and client projects.
4) What kind of things should you include on the demo reel (motion GFX reel)?
For Sam:
How many takes before the rap!?
Sam I like your outtake acting in the magic glass window tutorial. I hope you've recoverd from patchy sad life. hehe!
Question: How is Andrew's directing skills? Does he let you perform with freedom?
Technical Question:
I'm interested to know how can somebody archive similar effect used on 'Nightcrawler' in X-men 2 - The Bamf effect. Many thanks!
.
Thank you soo much for your kind help in tutorials. I hope Adobe sends you shed loads of free softwares
Thank you all at Videocopilot.net Keep doing it guys!
just recieved my copy of Evolution and it's great. I've enjoyed all the tutorials as well. Now that you offer everything from Decorative designs to sound fx and pretty much everything in between, what will the next DVD be on? if there will be a next one.
Thanks
Thanks
Truz
18 years ago
Hey guys, I was wondering if you could show us how to do some cool stuff with the brush tool cause there must be some neat stuff you can do with it right? But Iâ??????ve never been able to make something good out of it. lol
Hey Andrew,
1.) Do you feel that VCP is something that will lead to something bigger, or do you want to continue doing VCP (or, third option, grow VCP into something larger?)
2.) When you film a shot, how close to the finished product is the image in your mind? As you've grown in the industry, has the gap gotten smaller?
Thanks! You're the best!
Ryan
1.) Do you feel that VCP is something that will lead to something bigger, or do you want to continue doing VCP (or, third option, grow VCP into something larger?)
2.) When you film a shot, how close to the finished product is the image in your mind? As you've grown in the industry, has the gap gotten smaller?
Thanks! You're the best!
Ryan
Oliver Heyer
18 years ago
Hey Andrew, here is a serious question:
Can i use the render settings "animation" (quicktime) instead of AVI uncompressed for pre-rendering?
Wondering about the filesize of QT Animation vs. AVI uncomprossed. AVI is more than triple size. So are there any disadvantage of QT Animation?
Thanks and Greets from Germany
Oli
Can i use the render settings "animation" (quicktime) instead of AVI uncompressed for pre-rendering?
Wondering about the filesize of QT Animation vs. AVI uncomprossed. AVI is more than triple size. So are there any disadvantage of QT Animation?
Thanks and Greets from Germany
Oli
rjf
18 years ago
Can you give us a more detailed production chart and time frame for one of your projects?
Take the Action Essentials Promo... did you storyboard? If so... examples? How long did the filming take? Who handled the filming/editing? Lessons learned during the process and/or ways you would have done it differently in the future?
I guess I'm asking for a 10minute film school, ala Robert Rodriguez... but for Video Copilot.
rjf
Edit... I guess Tony already asked for something like this.
Take the Action Essentials Promo... did you storyboard? If so... examples? How long did the filming take? Who handled the filming/editing? Lessons learned during the process and/or ways you would have done it differently in the future?
I guess I'm asking for a 10minute film school, ala Robert Rodriguez... but for Video Copilot.
rjf
Edit... I guess Tony already asked for something like this.
Have you considered sponsoring a VCP meet-up? Maybe at MacWorld, Siggraph or some other pro event? Maybe just a SoCal event in LA?
Have you considered sponsoring a VCP meet-up? Maybe at MacWorld, Siggraph or some other pro event? Maybe just a SoCal event in LA?
1.
How do you like the idea to present/demonstrate your tutorials in a concert hall in front of an audience/Kramer-fans.
2.
What about videocopilot t-shirts or geek merch. to earn the great money beside your
DVD's?
3.
Can you give us a short view into preparing/developing your tutorials?
4.
Which software do you use for your screencapturing?
5.
What does Adobe say to your work?
Greetings from Frankfurt (Germany)
How do you like the idea to present/demonstrate your tutorials in a concert hall in front of an audience/Kramer-fans.
2.
What about videocopilot t-shirts or geek merch. to earn the great money beside your
DVD's?
3.
Can you give us a short view into preparing/developing your tutorials?
4.
Which software do you use for your screencapturing?
5.
What does Adobe say to your work?
Greetings from Frankfurt (Germany)
Dave Ed
18 years ago
Andrew, Is VFX and Motion graphics what you see yourself doing for the long haul? Or do you have other goals and aspirations? Have you been approached to do any FX for any big Hollywood types? Is there a date set for the 50 tutorials on DVD release?
Have either of you written anything you hope to make into a film someday? Have you guys used any type of Prime lens adapters such as the Red Rock or the movie tube? If so how did it go? were you happy with the results?
Are you hiring? How old are you guys and how long have you been doing this type or work?
Have either of you written anything you hope to make into a film someday? Have you guys used any type of Prime lens adapters such as the Red Rock or the movie tube? If so how did it go? were you happy with the results?
Are you hiring? How old are you guys and how long have you been doing this type or work?
Dchow
18 years ago
I've noticed your name on NFL football, do you still work for them and
what would i need to study if thats what i wanted to do
what would i need to study if thats what i wanted to do
Hey guys, just wondering:
1. Have you ever been offered a job as an editor in the special effects field for any professional movies/commercials/music videos
2. Do you have a contact address or a forum where people with issues might want some technical help?
3. What would you say a cheap alternative to the Panasonic DVX100 is? but at the same time, has just as good image quality and features?
Cheers
Steve (skinny guy drenched in blood)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1SYYRKBfNqI
1. Have you ever been offered a job as an editor in the special effects field for any professional movies/commercials/music videos
2. Do you have a contact address or a forum where people with issues might want some technical help?
3. What would you say a cheap alternative to the Panasonic DVX100 is? but at the same time, has just as good image quality and features?
Cheers
Steve (skinny guy drenched in blood)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1SYYRKBfNqI
Joshua
18 years ago
Where can I see some of your movies....?
Cant wait for the twitch !
greetings for the Phil!
Cant wait for the twitch !
greetings for the Phil!
Julien Koetsch
18 years ago
How did you get your business started? I'd love to hear the "origin" or "behind the FX" story of Video Copilot and Final Image, with the highs, lows and everything in between.
What about something with the simulate>waveworld? I like the effect, but don't know how to use it the proper way, where to use it for...perhaps you can try to do the matrix 2 it is I guess where Trinity flies beneath the helicopter, and than the helicopter hits the building, the building is waving before the explosion...that could be a cool fx don't ya think...?
Perhaps if I find some example of it I'll post it if you don't know what I mean.
Keep up the good work ^^
Perhaps if I find some example of it I'll post it if you don't know what I mean.
Keep up the good work ^^
Do you think that memory chip cameras are going to replace all the other storage formats? What are the drawbacks, and oh yeah... you guys rock.
James Price
18 years ago
Hey guys...Where do you see the Videocopilot range of products going next?...I like the fact that you have already brought out an exciting range of varied resources so far but what is next in the pipeline?
Without spoiling too many suprises...what can we expect soon?
Without spoiling too many suprises...what can we expect soon?
Will you have an online forum anytime soon? I know that you may not want to compete with the Cow and others but it could be focused on questions relating to the tutorials or requests for new ones etc...
What movies have you guys worked on? What commercials?
Who and what influenced you to become a VFX Artist?
What is your advice to young film makers about this industry?
What kind of jobs can I get in this industry?
These are all great questions that I'm sure other will ask as well.
Why doesn't anyone go to www.et-films.net ?
Hmm..That's another question.
Who and what influenced you to become a VFX Artist?
What is your advice to young film makers about this industry?
What kind of jobs can I get in this industry?
These are all great questions that I'm sure other will ask as well.
Why doesn't anyone go to www.et-films.net ?
Hmm..That's another question.
Hey Andrew, I have couple for ya....when you're filming your own projects that you know will need VFX what is your approach to preparing to capture the footage? ...as in , discussions with everyone involved, pre-vis, and when filming how do you know when you have usable footage that be what you need to complete what your project. ...just curious, everyone works a bit different and would be cool to see your views.
Another question,...since you're here helping us out, ..who out there in the film and visual effects world inspires you or you look toward for new ideas? ....from directors, VFX artists, etc.
Appreciate all your hard work....I plan on picking up Evolution but I may have to wait till Jan....my daughter wants some expensive gifts this christmas!! ...brace yourself for when your's is older!!
Enjoy your holidays,
Tony
Another question,...since you're here helping us out, ..who out there in the film and visual effects world inspires you or you look toward for new ideas? ....from directors, VFX artists, etc.
Appreciate all your hard work....I plan on picking up Evolution but I may have to wait till Jan....my daughter wants some expensive gifts this christmas!! ...brace yourself for when your's is older!!
Enjoy your holidays,
Tony
Max
18 years ago
Hey Andrew (& Sam)!
Just wondering how you guys would rate your JVC HD 200...personally I think it's amazing, but do you know of a better camera than it?
Do you recommend cardioid or super cardioid mics?
When is Riot Gear 2 due? XD
Thanks for any of the answers.
Just wondering how you guys would rate your JVC HD 200...personally I think it's amazing, but do you know of a better camera than it?
Do you recommend cardioid or super cardioid mics?
When is Riot Gear 2 due? XD
Thanks for any of the answers.
jwilsonphoto
18 years ago
Not sure if this question is too technical... but: When you are working with an AE camera and 3D layers, how do you know which lens is the best choice. Do you primarily choose one preset over the others?
quikSilver
18 years ago
What food/snack do you guys eat when youre working long/hard? Whats your brain fuel?
Felipe
18 years ago
Hi Andrew.
I have a question.
I was looking at yours reel 2005/2006 video, and i was thinking about the scene that a car hits you.
How can i do that ??
I got the two videos, but then i cant do the rest...
Thanks.
(Sorry about my english writing, i am from brazil and i star learning english)
I have a question.
I was looking at yours reel 2005/2006 video, and i was thinking about the scene that a car hits you.
How can i do that ??
I got the two videos, but then i cant do the rest...
Thanks.
(Sorry about my english writing, i am from brazil and i star learning english)
Scott
18 years ago
Andrew can we ask more than one question? Or just one question per person? Curious, you can delete this comment if you want.
I'm interested in maybe purchasing a Canon XH H1 a few years from now. How would you guys rate the performance of your XL2?
Bajistapro
18 years ago
I know you have been working on some movie projects together, I will like to know more about it! thanks!
Lynton Brown
18 years ago
Will you have a touring road show at shopping malls or trade shows, giving talks about Videocopilot with live demonstrations?
Barak Dahan
18 years ago
Have you ever been outside America? If so, where?
Do you have another project coming soon?
What Sam Loya does for living? he looks like a "Back to the future" fan... or "The terminator" fan somehow....
Barak Dahan,
Israel.
Do you have another project coming soon?
What Sam Loya does for living? he looks like a "Back to the future" fan... or "The terminator" fan somehow....
Barak Dahan,
Israel.
If you where on a zero to no budget, but had a camera (Such as, say, a sony handicam) what would you recommend to make the shot look as best as possible? Including post-production
russ
18 years ago
who are your super bowl picks this year.(dont say pats dont say pats dont say pats) i've got my eyes on those jacksonville jaguars. GO JAGS!!!
