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So I spent a few hours today experimenting with various effects and the idea of mixing Jolly-Ranchers with water to create a delicious fruit drink when I came across an interesting technique using CC Ball Action. This one technique can be used to create many different styles of dispersion and you don't need any 3rd party plug-ins! I will be talking about this technique in my next tutorial along with the many creative ways it can be used. Stay Tuned!
February 23rd, 2010
87 Comments
babu
15 years ago
hi andrew..u r amazing....
sir i have prlbum to creat effects which u shown cc ball action tut...which a CD rotating and the cc ball action following from top to down...i dont understand how i can to that..please can u tell me how cam mask..like the cd effect coming from top to bottom
sir i have prlbum to creat effects which u shown cc ball action tut...which a CD rotating and the cc ball action following from top to down...i dont understand how i can to that..please can u tell me how cam mask..like the cd effect coming from top to bottom
pfc.desiger (Iran)
15 years ago
Your knowledge is a cavern with unlimited Deep.
You are the Best.
Thanks.
You are the Best.
Thanks.
Polar
15 years ago
ahahah, there isn't Jolly-Ranchers in italy, supposed to be a plugin!! 
waitin' for your tut!
waitin' for your tut!
I love your work and your tutorials.
I hope to one day be as good as you Andrew.
I just found out the other day that After Effects was used in the production of "Avatar The Movie"
That was so cool to find that out, to know that I am using a program that was one of their main programming tools used, and to know that they were able to see the live action camera feeds as it was happen using After Effects is just awesome.
Thought I would let everyone know about it.
Take Care
Wayne Barron
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I hope to one day be as good as you Andrew.
I just found out the other day that After Effects was used in the production of "Avatar The Movie"
That was so cool to find that out, to know that I am using a program that was one of their main programming tools used, and to know that they were able to see the live action camera feeds as it was happen using After Effects is just awesome.
Thought I would let everyone know about it.
Take Care
Wayne Barron
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You are the man Andrew! Many great ideas and uses of AE. I think I can speak for everyone who has learned from your tutorials, ideas and tips by saying that partially because of you that many have become better ameture, intermediate or professional motion graphic artists. I am glad that this site exists and others alike.
Just wanna say thank man!
And as always, as many people have already said,...Keep up the good work!
Just wanna say thank man!
And as always, as many people have already said,...Keep up the good work!
theepr
15 years ago
What will B the Most exciting thing that u will like to do?
"Watching Andrew's Activities".... (whatever)!
"Watching Andrew's Activities".... (whatever)!
paul
15 years ago
I have absolutely no idea what a Jolly Rancher is...A happy farmer possibly?...liked the effect though
Teb
15 years ago
Such a cool plugin!! It's like a simple and reduced version of Trapcode Form. Can't wait to see the tut!
Just curious where you got, or better yet how you created those smudge textures you have been using in this and previous tuts.
Tanks
Tanks
Timinator
15 years ago
Wow, my mouth is watering for Jolly Ranchers right now. You know, I never questioned the name before this very moment. Why a jolly rancher? Who cares, they're good... I'm going to buy a BIG big right now at Costco... haha
Not sure about that fruit drink idea though.
Not sure about that fruit drink idea though.
WHAT? no optical flares in there? i think you can add a few just to make it shiney, we like shiney things! 
OMG! Andrew Kramer advertising JOLLY-RANCHER?! How much do they pay you?! Damn! I don't know why but I need some JOLLY-RANCHERS!
moodspell
15 years ago
Oh my god, your flares plug-in should be getting awards. Ive watched the demos and they are siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick.
James Twyman
15 years ago
Awesome stuff. i love the animation it looks amazing. Though i must say, though the background is nice, i don't think it adds anything. I love the pink on black look it just looks so dynamic and the texture kinda takes away from it. But that's all just personal opinion, i can see the awesome things this could be used for already. I'm on the edge of my seat awaiting a tutorial
Brian
15 years ago
Woah!!! Looks like some pretty awesome vector - can't wait for the tut on it.
JOLLY RANCHERS GO!!
JOLLY RANCHERS GO!!
I used ball action for creating a strand of DNA that could be "unwound" for an episode of the History Channel's "That's Impossible!". It was very helpful because it was a fast alternative to creating it in a 3D program (considering AE was all I had 
).
You can see one of the clips I used it on at 0:35 in my demo reel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RmtOsy9GUM
). You can see one of the clips I used it on at 0:35 in my demo reel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RmtOsy9GUM
Hi Andrew,
I spoke with you last year. I am working with Bryan Clay (2008 Olympic Decathlon Gold Medalist) on some new projects and this may work very well for it.
Two questions:
Can this technique be used to for a picture or image?
If it can, am I correct that by simple reversing the order of effects I would be able to dissolve one image and reform it into another?
Thanks for all your tuts. Looking forward to this one...hopefully soon.
I spoke with you last year. I am working with Bryan Clay (2008 Olympic Decathlon Gold Medalist) on some new projects and this may work very well for it.
Two questions:
Can this technique be used to for a picture or image?
If it can, am I correct that by simple reversing the order of effects I would be able to dissolve one image and reform it into another?
Thanks for all your tuts. Looking forward to this one...hopefully soon.
PixelDigger
15 years ago
Andrew those drops on the background look kinky.( my friends and I notice that after the preview) lol
Remix
15 years ago
Nice, but I know how this is done. Still, your tutorials have taught me how to do it .
Anyways, I'm looking forward to seeing how you made your dispersion effect with CC Ball Action
Take care
.Anyways, I'm looking forward to seeing how you made your dispersion effect with CC Ball Action
Take care
Yes, CC Ball Action is a fantastic little know secret in AE. I've had great results. Check out this animation I made using CC Ball Action as the core tool. It didn't take long to get these cool results.
http://www.vimeo.com/4085206
http://www.vimeo.com/4085206
Very cool. You are always coming up with some very unique observations and techniques. I am anxious to see what things you tweaked to get the images above.
Fuzzee
15 years ago
CC Ball Action is the best! Been using it since I started using AE. Can't wait to use it in new and exciting ways! Thanks Andrew; for paying respect to this classic effect.
awesome Andrew, I see how you did the arrow, but how did you get the 'balls' to look 3D? they seem to be completely spherical, looking forward to this one, can't wait!
morsiiii
15 years ago
CC Ball Action is amazing effect have many possibilities
You always creative Andrew!!
You always creative Andrew!!
I created an intro for the popular blog "The Young Turks" that uses CC Ball Action. Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Blr8mYopyn4
Sorry about the quality. They could use some tips on compression, but you get the idea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Blr8mYopyn4
Sorry about the quality. They could use some tips on compression, but you get the idea.
iacere
15 years ago
Nice look.. and the backround always looks sooo natural aaaand.. nice nice nice..
Brett Perry
15 years ago
My guess is that the Jolly Ranchers dissolved faster than when I tried the same thing with Jelly Belly jelly beans. Maybe I should have put them in the coffeee maker... nah.
Robben
15 years ago
Candy & Water?? And what is there as a side dish? marshmallows as bread? But if it works i will order a 20 package of Jolly-Ranchers. Hopefully i find out how you did all these and get a creative flow.
Keep it up Andrew!
But if it works i will order a 20 package of Jolly-Ranchers. Hopefully i find out how you did all these and get a creative flow. Keep it up Andrew!
Guus
15 years ago
It's looking very nice. But I think the texture at the end is a little too furious. A richer design would be nice. But the concept with the CC Ball Action is genious!
I'm looking forward!
From Holland
I'm looking forward!
From Holland
Edris Mohammadi
15 years ago
this IS Very Good !
Thanks
I Love U
Just Anderw
I am Edris mohammadi From Iran/Sanandaj(Kurdistan)
Thanks
I Love U
Just Anderw
I am Edris mohammadi From Iran/Sanandaj(Kurdistan)
Alexy621
15 years ago
That sounds REALLY GOOD!!!!!!
I have the feeling that the next tutorial will be JUICY!
I have the feeling that the next tutorial will be JUICY!
kiranuj
15 years ago
andrew u rock. I wish to see trapcode like plug-in tutorials by you.
by the way from a long time this site is my browser home page
by the way from a long time this site is my browser home page
Dipo Dipe
15 years ago
I'm so sure it's gonna be a mind blowing revelation. ANDREW, IT'S BEEN LONG YOU TALKED ABOUT SAM LOYA, HOPE HE'S FINE AND STILL A PART OF YOR TEAM? I MISS HIS FUNNY FACE.
