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Our first Advanced Training DVD will be available on May 20th along with the Series One Tutorial DVD. So now you know!I will be demonstrating the Bullet techniques for Cinema 4D, 3D max and the free multi-platform Blender, including all of the necessary steps to work between After Effects and each program. I'm back from NAB and it was a lot of fun but now I've got to get back to work.
April 16th, 2008
108 Comments
David May
17 years ago
Ok rob. cheers. I just can't afford to get this wrong, its pretty much the entire reason for writing my piece 
I'll just do a crack load of pans and hopefully one will be right.
I'll just do a crack load of pans and hopefully one will be right.
Marto
17 years ago
I know you said you'd do the bullet in a 3D animator, but can we expect anything else? You've really given me new inspiration in AE and I'm starting to look towards C4D or Blender but I'm a COMPLETE novice in that respect..
- Marto
- Marto
Rob
17 years ago
Relaxxxx David!
AK is not reading but the opposite, he is writing! What? Most probably the tutorial you are asking about! So bite the bullet for some time and be patience...
Regarding your question, you see Sam moving a little so I presume its not just a still but real moving footage? I would make your shots the way you see them in the example in all different kind of speeds and angles.
Good luck!
Rob
AK is not reading but the opposite, he is writing! What? Most probably the tutorial you are asking about! So bite the bullet for some time and be patience...
Regarding your question, you see Sam moving a little so I presume its not just a still but real moving footage? I would make your shots the way you see them in the example in all different kind of speeds and angles.
Good luck!
Rob
David May
17 years ago
One thing Iâ??????d like to ask is, in the video clip you posted last month with sam taking the shot, is that all the video we need? Are there are rules as to angles of shot, speed on the pan, etc etc etc. Iâ??????m going to be doing my filming on May 10/14th so obviously the tutorial wont be out by thenâ???¦.any advice for the actual filming would be great in advancedâ???¦if possible.
Andrew? are you even reading?
Andrew? are you even reading?
matt
17 years ago
andrew, will you ever do a tutorial of some sort on artificiallighting within after effects espically for blue screen work?
Hi AK,
If possible please make the Advanced DVD downloadable, same situation here in the Netherlands what VAT concerns.
Recently I ordered some DVD's at Amazon and after paying customs... They where more expensive then in the local shop...
Grtz from Windmill county
If possible please make the Advanced DVD downloadable, same situation here in the Netherlands what VAT concerns.
Recently I ordered some DVD's at Amazon and after paying customs... They where more expensive then in the local shop...
Grtz from Windmill county
bruno
17 years ago
are this dvds playable in a TV dvd player? i mean... a DVD Video?
or there are just pc files inside a dvd?
or there are just pc files inside a dvd?
gaz
17 years ago
Great news Andrew - hopefully an Advanced Series Any chance of making them downloadable (after paying of course) the import charges can be quite steep here in the UK.
Any chance of making them downloadable (after paying of course) the import charges can be quite steep here in the UK.
David May
17 years ago
For the third time;
One thing Iâ??????d like to ask is, in the video clip you posted last month with sam taking the shot, is that all the video we need? Are there are rules as to angles of shot, speed on the pan, etc etc etc. Iâ??????m going to be doing my filming on May 10/14th so obviously the tutorial wont be out by thenâ???¦.any advice for the actual filming would be great in advancedâ???¦if possible.
One thing Iâ??????d like to ask is, in the video clip you posted last month with sam taking the shot, is that all the video we need? Are there are rules as to angles of shot, speed on the pan, etc etc etc. Iâ??????m going to be doing my filming on May 10/14th so obviously the tutorial wont be out by thenâ???¦.any advice for the actual filming would be great in advancedâ???¦if possible.
excellent...
i have specifically gotten into cinema 4d because it just opens up the possibilities...
i wish you would do much more in the 3d realm bro... your format for teaching real world techniques is by far the best.
i just nabbed a great job and all this after effects stuff might just get me a fat paycheck.
THANKS AGAIN
NICK
i have specifically gotten into cinema 4d because it just opens up the possibilities...
i wish you would do much more in the 3d realm bro... your format for teaching real world techniques is by far the best.
i just nabbed a great job and all this after effects stuff might just get me a fat paycheck.
THANKS AGAIN
NICK
Marcus
17 years ago
For every one concerned about not having a 3D program:
Blender is a extremely strong free (open source) 3D application which is developed at high pace by several hundred coders aorund the world.
There are lots of free video tutorials out there:
http://www.gryllus.net/Blender/3D.html
http://www.blendernation.com/category/tutorials/videotutorials/
have fun!
Blender is a extremely strong free (open source) 3D application which is developed at high pace by several hundred coders aorund the world.
There are lots of free video tutorials out there:
http://www.gryllus.net/Blender/3D.html
http://www.blendernation.com/category/tutorials/videotutorials/
have fun!
AK,
Off topic, but I just saw a spot for the L.A. Galaxy (that's our soccer team) that used Evolution.
c
Off topic, but I just saw a spot for the L.A. Galaxy (that's our soccer team) that used Evolution.
c
highdefw
17 years ago
@Mike: AE is only meant for compositing and motion graphics. It can only go so far into 3D animation and effects.
Too bad the tutorial isn't for Maya. I suppose the learning curve is too steep for most of the users here. Cinema 4D is good through, nice and easy
Too bad the tutorial isn't for Maya. I suppose the learning curve is too steep for most of the users here. Cinema 4D is good through, nice and easy
David May
17 years ago
Hey Andrew. Good news. Gives me 11 days to do all the after/effects for the shots before handin-deadline..I hope thats enough :s
One thing Iâ??????d like to ask is, in the video clip you posted last month with sam taking the shot, is that all the video we need? Are there are rules as to angles of shot, speed on the pan, etc etc etc. Iâ??????m going to be doing my filming on May 10/14th so obviously the tutorial wont be out by thenâ???¦.any advice for the actual filming would be great in advancedâ???¦if possible.
-David May
One thing Iâ??????d like to ask is, in the video clip you posted last month with sam taking the shot, is that all the video we need? Are there are rules as to angles of shot, speed on the pan, etc etc etc. Iâ??????m going to be doing my filming on May 10/14th so obviously the tutorial wont be out by thenâ???¦.any advice for the actual filming would be great in advancedâ???¦if possible.
-David May
I can't wait, in order to make the cool bullet project do you have to have the cinema 4D or Blender to do it or can it be made inside AE without them? and if you need it what pogram do you recommend?
Benjamin
17 years ago
Andrew, you should post some pictures and some of the features of the advanced training dvd, or make a feature movie!
RyanK
17 years ago
Can't wait for the new DVD. I was at NAB this week as well, thought about askin around if you'd be there and get a chance to meet face to face but was pretty overwhelmed with the plethora of other distractions. Did you happen to notice that your stuff is littered across the video boards of the Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood Casino?? Thought you might enjoy hearing that if you didn't get a chance to see it!
Alex
17 years ago
Isn't May 20th your anniversary? Well with all the sales from these DVD's you should really get your wife something nice!
AJ
17 years ago
YAY!!! Just one week before my birthday!!!! Man.... still one month and so to go. This is gonna be a long wait. You rule, Mr. Kramer
Garrison
17 years ago
Andrew, just to be clear, is the "Series One" a compilation of the free tutes on your site, or are they 50 new ones?
tommie12P(Thorsten Miess)
17 years ago
Blender rocks!! I like it , think i will buy....!!!! wich day is it? how long i have to wait?
Jason
17 years ago
May 20th is a good week! Two awsome product releases and Indi comes out two days later.
David May
17 years ago
Oh crikey..just read someones post about shipping - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make this dvd available for download....please! This bullet shot is reason for my entire BA major!
-Dave
-Dave
David May
17 years ago
Hey Andrew. Good news. Gives me 11 days to do all the after/effects for the shots before handin-deadline..I hope thats enough :s
One thing I'd like to ask is, in the video clip you posted last month with sam taking the shot, is that all the video we need? Are there are rules as to angles of shot, speed on the pan, etc etc etc. I'm going to be doing my filming on May 10/14th so obviously the tutorial wont be out by then....any advice for the actual filming would be great in advanced...if possible.
-David May
One thing I'd like to ask is, in the video clip you posted last month with sam taking the shot, is that all the video we need? Are there are rules as to angles of shot, speed on the pan, etc etc etc. I'm going to be doing my filming on May 10/14th so obviously the tutorial wont be out by then....any advice for the actual filming would be great in advanced...if possible.
-David May
I was wondering if you had used Blender for any of your work. I've been messing with it, along with Cinema 4D on a few things.
sounds awesome - can we pre order copies?
also - do you get any of our emails andrew? RE: indiana jones video?
also - do you get any of our emails andrew? RE: indiana jones video?
WOWWWWW
REALLY ?
That's Fantastic
We Can't wait for It.
Thanks again.
http://after-effects.blogfa.com
REALLY ?
That's Fantastic
We Can't wait for It.
Thanks again.
http://after-effects.blogfa.com
Lucas
17 years ago
Hi Andrew,
I was waiting that hard for the Advanced Training Series... and finally, only 20 days after my Birhtday, it will be available... YEHA!
I was waiting that hard for the Advanced Training Series... and finally, only 20 days after my Birhtday, it will be available... YEHA!
Superk
17 years ago
Great Stuff Mr. Kramer. Just one quick question.
Are they going to be available for download or like the Serious FX & Compositing COW series, will be only on DVD.
Thanks
Are they going to be available for download or like the Serious FX & Compositing COW series, will be only on DVD.
Thanks
Ben
17 years ago
*Jason* if you don`t know how to import it into AE, just see the tutorial, or not just save it for a png sequence, but first make a folder to save them in
sweet m8,
im guessing this is gonna be as much of a blast as all the others.
very nice, i really like the idea of "advanced" though it'll make us even more pro then you already made us!
but have fun at work il be going to continue as well now
im guessing this is gonna be as much of a blast as all the others.
very nice, i really like the idea of "advanced" though it'll make us even more pro then you already made us!
but have fun at work il be going to continue as well now
Ryan
17 years ago
Two more to add to my collection - these things are damned addictive, but so, soooo good!
Jason
17 years ago
Thanks Andrew! Can't wait! I'll definitely purchase both DVDs! You're work is amazing!
Sadly, I am very new to C4D and have NO CLUE how to export or import that work into AE.. the only thing I know to do is go to preview movie and just take the black matte off the background
Sadly, I am very new to C4D and have NO CLUE how to export or import that work into AE.. the only thing I know to do is go to preview movie and just take the black matte off the background
Sandy
17 years ago
wow man! thats amazing to hear that it will be released soon.
cant' wait.... thnx Andrew.
Regards
Sandy
cant' wait.... thnx Andrew.
Regards
Sandy
KrystleEyes
17 years ago
I'll definitely be purchasing the Advanced Training DVD. (I guess now the main issue will be tracking down a realistic gun replica - any ideas on what type would be best to look for?)
1 question for anyone with advanced AE/Particular knowledge: I've just finished the frosty breath tutorial and it's very cool - but would anyone have any advice on how you could make the person blow smoke-rings? That'd look very cool (and i'd much rather be able to do it through after effects than to have to actually take up smoking to achieve it!)
I'm guess the 3D Orbit preset would come in handy for this but the how tos are beyond my limited knowledge at this point as i'm just a beginner. Also i'm guess Particular and the 3d Orbit preset could work together well to create some kind of cool Olympic Rings type logo - any ideas??
1 question for anyone with advanced AE/Particular knowledge: I've just finished the frosty breath tutorial and it's very cool - but would anyone have any advice on how you could make the person blow smoke-rings? That'd look very cool (and i'd much rather be able to do it through after effects than to have to actually take up smoking to achieve it!)
I'm guess the 3D Orbit preset would come in handy for this but the how tos are beyond my limited knowledge at this point as i'm just a beginner. Also i'm guess Particular and the 3d Orbit preset could work together well to create some kind of cool Olympic Rings type logo - any ideas??
May 20th. Of course. That's so Andrew can cash in and buy a ticket to see Indiana Jones on the 22nd. Duh!
Jeff
17 years ago
Yah!!!! A friend and I were just talking about the tutorial DVD the other day. Very exciting and the Advanced DVD is a bonus. Any chance of a Bundle Special?
Derrick van Niekerk
17 years ago
Thanks for letting us know when the products will be available. Is there gonna be a pre-order system again?
Thanks,
Derrick
Thanks,
Derrick
Michel
17 years ago
Advanced!!!
Compared to what is available on the web, I find your current selection of free tutorial quite advance. I can only imagine what you have in store in this new DVD offering.
Looking forward to it.
Thank you
Compared to what is available on the web, I find your current selection of free tutorial quite advance. I can only imagine what you have in store in this new DVD offering.
Looking forward to it.
Thank you
Jacob Behunin
17 years ago
You said the advanced training dvd will have the bullet effect, with multiple program demonstrations. Am I correct to assume....there will be more than 1 type of tutorial on there?
Jody Wilson
17 years ago
Hi Andrew, welcome back from NAB. Your new products sound very exciting as always. Will you be offering advanced sales?
dan allen
17 years ago
i recon ill buy them both.
ANDREW? will the free tutorials dvd play in a dvd player?
cheers
ANDREW? will the free tutorials dvd play in a dvd player?
cheers
Alan
17 years ago
Both of these DVDs must be considered a compulsory purchase surely!
My only worry is that I live in the UK and the last time I imported a DVD from the jolly old You-Ess or Aye I got stung enormously for import duty and VAT 13UKP on a DVD costing 26UKP - go figure - All down the Post Office in the UK and their 'handling fee'!!
Not sure how practical it will be for tutorial DVDs but I'll consider a download option if it's available.
Great news. Been waiting for both these products and even already have Blender installed ready for my bullet making factory!
My only worry is that I live in the UK and the last time I imported a DVD from the jolly old You-Ess or Aye I got stung enormously for import duty and VAT 13UKP on a DVD costing 26UKP - go figure - All down the Post Office in the UK and their 'handling fee'!!
Not sure how practical it will be for tutorial DVDs but I'll consider a download option if it's available.
Great news. Been waiting for both these products and even already have Blender installed ready for my bullet making factory!
kaching!
may i suggest that the old school blowing up a city tutorial be an easter egg in the special edition DVD...
looking forward to buying these.
may i suggest that the old school blowing up a city tutorial be an easter egg in the special edition DVD...
looking forward to buying these.
lyndon
17 years ago
Dude i so CAN wait, but im anxious. I'll be ready to buy it the day it drops, you're awesome.
O wow the 3D bullet effect in Blender!!!....That means I CAN DO IT!! Andrew you're full of good surprises!
Morten Enoksen
17 years ago
Sounds awesome!! The bullet thingy looks cool. Im going to try that effect before you release the DVD, and compare
Alex Burrows
17 years ago
Hi Andrew,
just cathin up on the blog today, read about these in the first post about them and was wondering when theyed be out. Lovin all your tutorials think there awsom. i would of loved to come to NAB but couldn't afford to come from UK. maybe next time.
Keep up the good work.
Alex
just cathin up on the blog today, read about these in the first post about them and was wondering when theyed be out. Lovin all your tutorials think there awsom. i would of loved to come to NAB but couldn't afford to come from UK. maybe next time.
Keep up the good work.
Alex
guys any one can tell me about blender where can i understad it and learn it, and if there is a good site that explaine it good? thank you
DamageFx
17 years ago
Andrew Kramer , you are lucky
I was going to write a very long comment demanding why the Advanced DVD product have not be mentioned since the last time you uploaded the excerpt
Thank you for updating us ,
and OH,
I'm going to be learning blender I was thinking of getting an introductory tutorial dvd or something from somewhere I can get it but since you are going to be doing something with it I think I can wait.
I LUV VCP,
you digg?
I was going to write a very long comment demanding why the Advanced DVD product have not be mentioned since the last time you uploaded the excerpt
Thank you for updating us ,
and OH,
I'm going to be learning blender I was thinking of getting an introductory tutorial dvd or something from somewhere I can get it but since you are going to be doing something with it I think I can wait.
I LUV VCP,
you digg?
i dont know much about blender but i downloaded it on line and it looks intresting like the first time i took a look at after e i didnt understand a thing,my question to you guys can we do the bullet in blender or i need to buy 3dmax? thank you your answer is very importany.
Thomas
17 years ago
I just wanted to how many advanced topics will be covered, I know the Bullet sequence will be done, what else can you tease us with? Are more of them going to involve 3d? I really do hope so, as much as I might love AE, I have been spending a little time in 3DS max lately and getting more comfortable.
Steve Longley
17 years ago
I will be purchasing the whole DVD bundle as soon as our budget gets finalised. Good to hear that you will be using Blender. I've been trying to do the vines thing with Blender but I find it harder that Cinema 4D. Alot of the kids I teach though cannot afford C4D so blender in visual effects would be ace.
I must say that your tutorials are the best I've seen, and I watch a lot. Keep up the excellent work.
I must say that your tutorials are the best I've seen, and I watch a lot. Keep up the excellent work.
Infaas
17 years ago
To Cameron:
my project is a little different, i want the waveform to like automatically generate along the null... ur project sounded like fun too.... thnku anyway(maybe i should try some more,more,n more ; )
my project is a little different, i want the waveform to like automatically generate along the null... ur project sounded like fun too.... thnku anyway(maybe i should try some more,more,n more ; )
Hi Andrew,
welcome back from NAB!
Yesterday I was thinking: "... and the Advanced Training dvd? When it'll be out???"
Now I've got the answer, thanks Mr. Kramer
Stefano
welcome back from NAB!
Yesterday I was thinking: "... and the Advanced Training dvd? When it'll be out???"
Now I've got the answer, thanks Mr. Kramer
Stefano
Stefan
17 years ago
It's great to hear that! Good work Andrew! And 20 May is just 3 days before my birthday so it's like a present for me Thanks for all great tutorials!
Thanks for all great tutorials!
Luc D.
17 years ago
Sweet! So glad you included Blender 3d, I will definitely be purchasing the advanced training dvd.
The Advanced training DVD will be $49.95 and the other free tutorial DVD will be $20 for the standard version and a little more for the special edition one.
Mark Bray
17 years ago
Awesome news... Can't wait for its release... Andrew do you have a price already set?
Ouraboros
17 years ago
All the crossover stuff is great. Any chance of getting more info on using ParticleIllusion with AE?
Thanks
Thanks
Cameron
17 years ago
I have also designed a slightly different method of what I THINK you did: I think you used a modified custom particular particle, then had it go at one particle per second for the first second, then keyframe it to none then have it rotate as it passes by the camera. My method is to get a picture of a bullet against a green background, then simply keyframe it's movements. To have it rortate, I use the motion tile featue to mirror the edgesas it moves behind a mask
Infaas
17 years ago
AK, i tried ur audio to waveform tut & THATS THE COOLEST SO FAR!
n i tried to do a little more, like parent it to a null object with track data,
(idea was to get it to like generate along the path of the null)but couldnt acomplish that......
any help would be greatly appreciated as always...
n i tried to do a little more, like parent it to a null object with track data,
(idea was to get it to like generate along the path of the null)but couldnt acomplish that......
any help would be greatly appreciated as always...
MAY 20th !!! Excelent.. mmm .. I think I discovered your evil plan Andrew... that date is suspiciosly close to May 22... i supose you are working like a mad man to be free when Indiana Jones hits the movie theatres.
IM I RIGHT???... By the way, congrats, your are the truly master of AE! and I bet the new stuff will be excellent as always!
Congrats again from Mexico!!
IM I RIGHT???
... By the way, congrats, your are the truly master of AE! and I bet the new stuff will be excellent as always!Congrats again from Mexico!!
