Cold Breath
January 15th, 2008

Here is an example of the soon to be released tutorial on creating cold breathing mist. I suppose car exhaust could also be simulated as well.

This should be a pretty easy tutorial but there are great possibilities too.

This month is pretty busy with product release around the corner and new site features but I'll try to keep posting new content as we go.

Besides if you can put a dirty cardboard, crawling with bugs on Sam, then you're on the right track.

Andrew Kramer
POSTED:
17 years ago
79 Comments
I think they used this technique in the Social Network haha
17 years ago
Brrrr... it's rialy cold.
Respect from Russia. After effect rulezz. Use Hudini!
17 years ago
lol!!just seen that effect on a national commercial!and I said DUUUUUUUDE!
17 years ago
nice tutorial, looking forward to it.... how about after this, can u make a tutorial on how to make a blowing sand text effect.... your the greatest!....
Picsel
17 years ago
Hey im a gamer and was looking through trailers on GameTrailers.com and i saw this trailer, at first i just listened to the sound because i forgot the vid was buffering. And the sounds sounded extremely similar to the Sounds DVD from here, but then whilst watching it i could see some extreme similarities between the video and tutorials ive followed (and loved) on here, also at one point im sure one of the VCP Action Movie Essentials explosions is used on one of the titles

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29791.html
MDS
17 years ago
Keep it coming my friend!!!

We waiting ....

17 years ago
hey, just wanted to tell you that i'm planning to make a music video (just a fan project, it's not for money or going to be professionally broadcast or anything) in the coming months:

however, i'm going to use (but alter in obvious ways) quite a few effects from your tutorials, including the recent eye ones, the water reflection, the earth zoom, and a few others just wanted to let you know that my idea would be impossible without having seen your tutorials!
17 years ago
Twitch is next month. Towards the end.
Cory
17 years ago
Hey Andrew I have been using photoshop for a long time now i am really excited about moving into the world of after effects. and i have to say that you are the best thank you so much for your tuts! I will definitely buy your stuff to to give you some support! anyways I saw a commercial the other day of video inside a silloute of a person or video inside of text and i know it is simple alpha and luma matting but maybe you can show a video on how to do something like that just an idea?
Roel
17 years ago
I thought it was this month, isn't it Andrew?
17 years ago
i wondered the other day andrew what happen to the twitch preset i have heard nothing about it since the last time u wrote about it in ur blog. so when is this twitch preset coming out?

my regards to u mister kramer
Rich
17 years ago
I did this while trying to make the 3d eye. Part of it is the closet thing to fire I've seen done with after effects. It looks even better out of this video.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=auvUpTmMjag
Morten Enoksen
17 years ago
Look what I've just made with the help of your tutorials
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bQGxGzxDxU
Darren
17 years ago
There are some new plugins available for muzzleflahes and lightning bolts just released.....

http://fxhome.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=33270&highlight=
Sally
17 years ago
Andrew, what kind of product are you working on? Can't wait!
17 years ago
Free motion Tracking Software, haven't used it has anyone else? Sorry I wish there was a general topics blog here.

http://www.c4dcafe.com/ipb/lofiversion/index.php/t12863.html
Marcio Simoes
17 years ago
Andrew, I want sugest a tutorial about red river (blood).
I watch like this in a movie. Very cool. Sorry my english.
Thanx!
MATcorp Productions
17 years ago
Everyone is so talented here.

And thanks to Videocopilot for helping me make my movie...Check it out!

>> REPERCUSSIONS
Part 1 - http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=wIYFqgWpGZ4
Part 2 - http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=dpluLflj4fY

All thanks to videocopilot
17 years ago
Looks awesome so far, at least from the image still haha! I can't wait!
Jeremy Allen
17 years ago
@bwoogie... that's not true. There are a few different settings for how you want to view the forum pages. Also, if you click on the little green "T" it will show you the whole thread. That said, I'm really not a big fan of that forum layout either. I also don't like how the newest responses don't go up to the top. Anyway...


ANDREW: I know this is off topic, but I couldn't find a general comment/contact area. Just wanted you to see the fruits of your labor

This is a van hit and demon face warp combo, with a little added twist for humor.. And I should mention this is not my work, I found the video on MySpace..

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=26018784
bwoogie
17 years ago
I can't stand Creative cow's forum... You can only read one post at a time.. it takes forever to find what you're looking for.
video-fx-universe.com
17 years ago
Ps
i go to the creative cow site and the forum isn't really pretty so to speak. Not to mention one here would only cover a couple of programs after effects, 3ds max and on occasion photoshop. Creative cow is okay, but its nice to have your own
video-fx-universe.com
17 years ago
Me too i own my own vfx forum and moderate 2 others
Some Guy
17 years ago
To maintain a forum is a lot of work. I think the forum will sink in spam, flame and offtopic posts. I mean, if people don't care about the blog rules (e.g. rule number 5: "Do not ask or beg for forums."), what will happen to the forum? Therefore the forum will need moderators and this means even more work for the VCP team.
PS: But if a forum will be added to the site (which will be a great addition), I could volunteer as a moderator.
Look What I did, ANDREW KRAMER RULES!!!! ( but Sam is hot (^_~) )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM2zabFUMd4
Kramer's Evil Twin
17 years ago
Awesome, this one'll come in pretty handy! I wonder if the Kramer will make the breath 'act' in a Jim Cameron sort of way.

If your looking for good forums (and I'm sure Andrew has pointed this out in the past), try the creative cow forums, (they've got AFX, Trapcode, and all the rest, and a large user community so Questions and Queries are answered pretty quickly).

VCP does enough for us already, way more than any of us has a right to expect, so why don't we just let 'em get on with the good work they already do.

'Course, if wanna start a forum Andrew, I won't be complaining
James Price
17 years ago
I agree with video-fx-universe.com ...
I like the forum on www.trapcode-people.net where people can submit there own AE project files and links to work for people to share and show there work.
Just an idea, but would be a welcome addition to this already brilliant site.
Dan
17 years ago
Hey.... no offence, but sam does not seem like he's the smartest guy. He is freezing becuz its obvoius frickin cold and he doesnt close his zipped hoody. And instead of helping u guys filmed him and showed half the world that he is slow ... *sigh* friends are amazing! ...
video-fx-universe.com
17 years ago
looking good.

I think video copilot needs a proper forum for everyone that posts on the blog. It is the only thing this site is missing that will make it perfect. Everyone can chat about video editing, composite ideas share videos made with andrews tutorials and loads more. Forums have been found to be very powerful site tools, especially in this field of work
17 years ago
NICE LIKE ALL YOUR WORKS

WHAT CAN WE DO WITHOUT YOU
Jack McKinney
17 years ago
To Raj Belani:

I own both the Red Rock and Brevis 35mm adapters and love them both. The Red Rock is MUCH more involved to set up and loses more light, so you'll either need really fast lenses or tons of light. That said, it produces a beautiful effect and, to my eye, simulates film slightly more. It is likely because the bokeh with the Red Rock is closer to film.

But even with all that, if I was making a recommendation to a purchaser, I would tell them to buy either the Brevis or the Letus (particularly now that both companies make a flip module negating the need for a field monitor if your camera doesn't have a flip function). They lose less light and are quicker and easier to set up. In the case of the Brevis, you literally just screw it on and go. For someone like me that does a lot of run and gun shooting, there's no way I could use the Red Rock for many of my projects. For example, if you're using short lenses, you can use the Brevis or Letus without rail support (but ALWAYS use rails if you can...if the weight ever causes anything to bend, you're in real trouble). Combine that with the lower light loss and the Brevis or Letus are products I can use almost anywhere. But anytime I do set shots with controlled lighting I still use the Red Rock because, as I said, I think the image quality is just slightly better.

Honestly, I think you'll be happy with any of the three. They're all quality products, they all receive high scores in reviews. It's a good time to be a mid-level videographer.

Jack
17 years ago
looks amazing dude.. gosh, Andrew where have you been all my life?
iain
17 years ago
SWEET! i needed this so bad
Roel
17 years ago
@Helge Kallevik: It will be hard to have the mouth close and open without distorting the face though.. Maybe some good screen shakes and flashes will conceal it..
stk
17 years ago
This is turning into one of the best ae fx websites... I'm speechless your work is amazing Andrew. Keep it up
P.S. Waiting for the tut ;p
bwoogie
17 years ago
California.. What do you know about cold? :p
17 years ago
Tom,

you can make fangs by following the deamon tutorial.
Tom
17 years ago
Great! have you ever considered doing a tutorial about teeth, like fangs, just a suggestion
Tom
17 years ago
great! by the way, have you ever thought about doing a tutorial on teeth, like fangs... just a suggestion
Some Guy
17 years ago
I just watched Ocean's Twelve on DVD. They were talking about The Sixth Sense.
Can Sam Loya say "I see dead people" in the tutorial?
Yea, it was done the BEST in "Conan the Destroyer"..... ummm. kidding.
Raj Belani
17 years ago
Hey andrew,

Just wondering what type of lens you use for your clips? I really noticed the DOF in your eye clip and was wondering if you used the Red Rock you mentioned purchasing earlier? I was interested in buying either the Red Rock or letus 35 ecoonomy or Brevis flip module myself and was wondering which one you'd reccomend? I love the quality of your footage.

Thanks.
17 years ago
You read my mind. I was just watching 'Fargo' last night and was wondering how to do that effect in post. Well done. Looking forward to seeing if we both took the same approach.
kris
17 years ago
Nice andrew kramer. I really like it. All your tuts are very good. I was hoping your new product. Please pleae please......could it be Twitch this new product. Tell me if it is. I cannot wait.
17 years ago
i guess this would be not so an complitaced compisiton. I think it even dont includes a Precomp or only one composed pre comp with the the mist included in that compositon. Its not a contest winning, but a useful and for many other comps a constructive way tho create things like that.! Nice again, cant wait for the new button, click click click!
Elvin
17 years ago
# Helge Kallevik Says:
January 15th, 2008 at 7:46 am

This effect would look good with the eye effect!



Yeah you're totally right
Andrew; great job!
17 years ago
This effect would look good with the eye effect!
abe
17 years ago
Um ,its a blanket to keep sam warm.
17 years ago
Nice ice breath! :b
Roel
17 years ago
I think he means with the "Dirty Cardboard Box" label, Andrew means that it's the only special thing on the screen, and on the other screen, the cold breath is. It's kind of another way to make a fool of Sam, which seems to be Andrews favourite hobby, next to creating 100% pure video awesomeness
17 years ago
Fantastic Andrew. When a tutorial with 3d integration?
%$@#$
17 years ago
pop a dentyne ice chewing gum and voila - icey cool flava icy cool breath just watch it for those polar bears ..actually this tut should be interesting.
Some Guy
17 years ago
That's a cool idea for a tutorial. I've already did this effect and I'm curious how you will achieve it.
I don't understand the screenshot with the "Dirty Cardboard Box" label. Which effect is it supposed to show? Or is it just the original picture and you mean the piece of something in the lower left part of the pic? Or do I need to be exposed to the American culture to understand that?
Machacafilms
17 years ago
Good news Andrew!
Did we will need some plugin for do this effects?
17 years ago
Yes, would be interesting to know, if you're going to use a plugin. But when is the Bridge-Tutorial finished? I'm waiting for such a long time for it.
Dendeng batokok
17 years ago
great tuts andrew, mybe i think "cold breath + moving camera, hahaha, nice andrew, wait it, thanks
17 years ago
Totally off-topic, and i don't know if it was mentioned yet... but take a look at this new musicvideo from simple plan:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI39Tzvtd7k

reminds me of some great tutorials
nico
17 years ago
excellent news andrew ...

will you use a plugin like trapcode particular for the cold breath ?

regards,
Earlack
17 years ago
Will be definitively useful in post when someone suddenly decides to change the whole ambiance of the shots...
But, of course, there's a "hari-kari" method to achieve the same effect on shooting
If the weather is good, ... eat an ice cube and voila, you're having your breath mist

LOL

Anyway, I kinda see how to do it but as every time, I'm sure we're gonna learn a lot about workflow tips.
Yva
17 years ago
I like it, but I would go with a less saturated blue, more greyish-blue to make it more realistic.
Dan
17 years ago
What about the 3D tutorials?????????????
Dave Gregson
17 years ago
Top Website.... Just on myway out to drop the kiddies of at school... Damn! i'm gonna be late.. This site Rocks!! Nice work Andrew & Team...
Kev
17 years ago
Wow we are rolling a mile a minute. Nice. Love all the stuff as usual.
KevG
17 years ago
nice !!!
Ben Ames
17 years ago
Cannot wait !!


Oh and by the way 'Designer Sound Effects' is used in the new 'Condemned 2' game trailer for the Xbox 360 - http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/17066

Just to let you know!
Michael
17 years ago
Another fun looking tut.... nice superman cold breath effect keep up the rolling work andrew
Michael
17 years ago
Another fun looking tut.... nice superman cold breath effect keep up the rolling work andrew
Alex Joyce
17 years ago
poor sam..

cant wait! XD keep em comin!
17 years ago
Awesome dude! Keep rocking it, we'll keep buying it! 2008 baby!
17 years ago
This reminds me of the birthing scene from Children of men.
17 years ago
This effect reminds me of "The Sixth Sense".
Hey AK How is it going with NAB?
17 years ago
That looks uber cool. It's good and kidna sucks that you didn't put this on FMP. And i didn't really get the dirty carboard box.
god
17 years ago
Andrew is cool...
17 years ago
Whoa another one so soon? NIIIIICE!
Jason
17 years ago
Thats really cool.....Literaly
steven
17 years ago
yea this is going to be a useful tutorial because you see it all the time in movies. can't wait kudos
Shortsbydave
17 years ago
Sounds like it will be a good month
ben
17 years ago
Looks Great Can't WAit!
17 years ago
Woot... let em come! HOOAH!