The Future
March 29th, 2010

I'm finishing up some work on my 3D ledge presentation and more ideas came to mind (after watching The 5th Element) and I wanted to include some tips for possibly creating a futuristic scene as well. We're going to have a busy couple of weeks ahead including the Shatter tutorial coming out on Monday and this 3D Ledge soon after. Stay tuned and have your multi-pass ready!

Andrew Kramer
POSTED:
15 years ago
97 Comments
Pablo Ibarra
15 years ago
Like always great work, very inspirational, ur like a sensai to me, just one question, did you shoot with a canon 5d mark II?
thnks
15 years ago
Can't wait for the tutorial!
Trym
15 years ago
When is the tutorial about this comming!?
15 years ago
What is the camera used in the Future ?
john
15 years ago
can i know your computer specs? thnx
Michael
15 years ago
Hi Andrew,

did you wear DVS Shoes?
JACK
15 years ago
I look forward to the demolition of Sam. Great effects Andrew and always entertaining when you use sam
15 years ago
That cool! I'm learning some secrets studio so you can make my film the best possible way. Thank you Andrew!
15 years ago
I was thinking more like starwars episode three when anikin was chasing that morpher when he tried to kill padme with those worms then anikin got into the pod an chase her over the city .. that would of been Kool having Sam leap from the building an have a car going vertical hit him lol I love what you guys do on here can't wait for the tutorials
15 years ago
cool work. i need to get one soon
15 years ago
What! No Easter eggs?? Happy Easter to you and yours Andrew Looking forward to the next "Hey whats up Andrew Kramer here" It's sort of become a knock at the door for me these days.

Peace....
15 years ago
hahha i rofl'd @ the bbq ;D

looks great btw :O, i wish i had a warehouse like that
Lasse
15 years ago
i look forward to this

this is something that i like im a Sci-Fi lover so i would love to see more of this
khuluq
15 years ago
Hey Andrew,

I was watching Flash Forward and saw the concept you are developing. Here's the clip from YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbrnZkxts2c
Ari Lieb
15 years ago
This looks GREAT!!! When is it coming out?!?!
15 years ago
nice its virtual movie ! andrew you !
amit
15 years ago
thanx sam you are my teacher...
hungry for your upcoming tutorials
amit
15 years ago
you are the boss samm...
u are my teacher...
thanx a lot 4 all ur tuts...
hungry for ur upcoming tutorials.....
Kristof
15 years ago
Chicken, goooood
Ken
15 years ago
Looks so cool! I'm dying to know how you made the background. It looks incredible...and you're hilarious! Keep the tutorials comin'! Thanks
Christian
15 years ago
ANDREW I LOVE YOUR WORK!!!
Brian
15 years ago
I think I'm missing something. 32 seconds in to your presentation, "BBQ" flashes over the grill. I watched it 5 more times to see if I missed other words somewhere else in the video that would make it make sense. Nothing. Why the need to point out that there was a grill in the corner?
15 years ago
Hey Andrew,

Two questions. Did I see a 7D mounted on your jib? Second, what lens did you use and how did you make your dolly/jib? Was it homemade or did you buy the rig? Just created my own dolly out of rollerblade wheels, PVC pipe and some plywood and was curious!

Thanks,

Jon
artur
15 years ago
It looks interesting Andrew...Where it will be ready??
Artur
From Armenia
15 years ago
Me a parecido excelente la propuesta realmente justo lo que andaba necesitando para salirme un poco del motion graphics. El back de the future maravilloso.
felicidades sr andrew su creatividad nos ayuda muchisimo
Travis Jones
15 years ago
Andrew.... what is the dolly and crane that you're using?
Corben Dallas
15 years ago
My multi pass was cloned! By an ET!
zerold
15 years ago
It's So great Andrew, very nice I'm waiting for tuts...You are the best.
15 years ago
Looks very Blade Runner-ish, as well
15 years ago
I would love to be compositor one day, which I'm trying
to find, But anyways Great Footage
E
15 years ago
Very cool stuff.

I don't know whether or not you're a superman fan.

Nevertheless, here's a little ten second animation I came up with yesterday.

I thought I'd share it with you since you got me on AE and and stuff.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmlbVU2UbeQ
15 years ago
I hope you include the tutorial for making the buildings in 3dmax or c4d blender for poor people,but it wpuld be fun to know how to make them.cuz iam thinking to put sam face to face with kingkong on top of the empire state.
Lindsay
15 years ago
well all i can say is that milla is even more lovely in person than on film.
15 years ago
I C A N T W A I T !!!
SBL
15 years ago
hi Andrew Kramer and everybody here

M new beginner from Cambodia. M 15 years old, I want to be a Hollywood graphic designer, so I want to know what kind of program that i need to learn please mail me (bunlengbunly@yahoo.com) , I will start from now on, please help.

Thank

SBL (Cambodia)
Jhon
15 years ago
Andrew, please!! Get a move on with the tut... I can't wait anymore!
ken c
15 years ago
cool - fun to see greenscreen for that type of effect, hadn't thought about it like that re top down dolly type shot -- thx for another great clip
Oliver Navarrete
15 years ago
Very nice andrew!!!
15 years ago
Wow, that ledge shot is awesome and could be in any blockbuster movie out there.
15 years ago
HOLY EFFECTIVE VERTIGO SAM!
D'mej
15 years ago
The Lord of Effect that is too cool, keep it up
15 years ago
This is nice! Can't wait
15 years ago
I'm a little curious as to why you chose to use 3d cars on the street below. For me, the shot just doesn't sell without them.

The distance between the subject and the cars is far enough away that even a fixed camera position (to record the cars) would be sufficient.

Anyway, looks great either way. But as always, there is room for improvement.
Lyndon
15 years ago
Thanks man, glad to know you're paying attention and not skipping that one shatter tutorial

as always, I'm still grateful for what I get. Beggars can't be choosers ALL the time.
Steely
15 years ago
I have beeen wondering why it's been taking you so long to post the ledge tutorial. I even posted a "Moan" on the last blog about what's taking you so long which never got posted. But now, when you explain why "OMG" That looks so !BRILLIANT! and now i cant wait even longer. It's killing me now lol, i cant beleive i'm going to be able to create this on my pc through your brilliant tutorials. Thank You "SO MUCH" Andrew. You are a MASSIVE insperation to me as much as a Film Star. Thanks from the UK.
Jus Sayin
15 years ago
Awesome! I cannot wait for either of those tutorials!

By the way, not to be an annoying jerk, but you had a little typo in your blog "...have a busy couple of week ahead..." I'm pretty sure you meant "weeks."

But anyway, keep up the good work!!!
15 years ago
Awesome! I knew you were working on something great!
However
15 years ago
@Oras, it really doesnt matter, green or blue, andrew decided to go for a more cold shot here so a bright green is much better to use.
Dr Evil
15 years ago
Im having visual nightmares of Sam in the white bandages...nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
My Eyes.. My Eyes!
15 years ago
I'm 13 years old and I have been absolutely awed by your helpful tutorials and project, Mr. Kramer. Thanks VC.
olivier-Mauritius
15 years ago
Nice...Look at all those lens flares.. shud had long to render... at least on my PC it is...nice work.
magiclantern
15 years ago
is he gonna jump?
Craig
15 years ago
I am anxious to see how well the 7D does with green screen. (That is a 7D isn't it?) If you could recommend an SLR what would you suggest?

Thanks,

Looking forward to the tut.
Martin
15 years ago
nice, can't wait
oras
15 years ago
poor sam allways get killed or transfourm into angry demons

comone give him somthing like super power or wings

_________________

but sioursly happy to tell you your site is the best

man thx
Q:why allways use green not blue ?
15 years ago
Really looking forward to these! Thanks for the update; was worried you caught an L.A. bug or something
15 years ago
this effect is used for the placebo clip "pure morning" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwxwzBvuIpQ but without effects just green screen
Niko
15 years ago
When this "Killing your self" tutorial is coming?

I really need to make like this.

Thanks!
Andrea
15 years ago
Yeahhhhhhh Andrewwww !!!!

IT'S AWESOME !!!!! I wait tutorialllll!!!!

please......a very great tutorial : hihih

Byeeeee

Andrew from Rome
Anthony Herrington
15 years ago
Awesome! I am looking forward to the keying very much!!
15 years ago
Hey. Sams looks like a schtroumpfs on the jpg, with his blue skin...
15 years ago
I'm happy just because because you said fifth element.. Movie is fantastic.
15 years ago
Great work , and he can flying ^^
righART
15 years ago
I am a guy...and i am straight....but ohhhh Andrew do i love you my man heheh
Bahaa
15 years ago
Hope theres some 3Ds Max
Vicky Shah
15 years ago
Mind blowing sir.
I m waiting 4 Tutorial...plz
Dipo Dipe
15 years ago
Oooohhhhh! Can't wait, i can see that sam is back, I miss him being crushed...
Samantha
15 years ago
I am sitting and waiting in antici......pation!
Looks awesome!
15 years ago
we're still waiting.. impatiently!.. I like your the way of thinking, just cool and creatively.
DawnTreader
15 years ago
@superville: sorry no she isnt the attendant. http://membres.multimania.fr/thespy/Sophia%20Goth/page_01.htm

Great stuff Andrew, looking forward to some new tutes!
Ken
15 years ago
Great Inspiration! One of of my all time favorite movies.... for some reason or another. Can't wait for the next few tutorials!
15 years ago
and i have multi-pass ready
you so nic man
15 years ago
Thank you Andre so much
i don't know without you what are we doing
alex sanchez
15 years ago
...Thank you Andrew, I have been waiting patiently, thanks again VC.
15 years ago
I can't wait for the ledge tutorial! I love more green screen stuff and that bottom picture looks amazing!
selvarajan
15 years ago
Thanks for putting up mobile site of videocopilot - I just noticed it ! Though not having the videos in MP4 format is a bit disappointing
15 years ago
the first time she steps out on the ledge, i got goosebumps when they reveal the city. did you know that Milla Jovovich plays the lady that takes the tickets? she's actually giving herself a multipass. look at the facial features, it's her.
Thomas
15 years ago
Looks really nice Andrew!
15 years ago
i'm really interested in the keying part.
15 years ago
Funny you should bring up 5th Element, because it's the first thing I thought of after seeing your presentation at DMA/LA. You thinking multi-depth cars/traffic?
Sam Gilbert
15 years ago
Trying to figure out where "Optical Flares" was used in that snapshot.
Jon
15 years ago
Wow that look awesome! I hope you make a tutorial on it!
Tod
15 years ago
Were are the HOBO'S?
Ron in Calgary
15 years ago
I just got home from a 16 hour video-shoot, and this is a great way to end my day, thank you Andrew !
Kai
15 years ago
very cool, I like seeing the behind the scenes at the copilot studio. It really helps me to see how a professional project is set up.

Best wishes from San Luis Obispo, CA.

Kai
15 years ago
If you see an UFO and you film it, you can't post it here, because nobody will believe you, they woul think it's fake, but it's not, i see a big problem there.
Cody
15 years ago
Can't wait Andrew
TJ
15 years ago
5th Element is one of my favorite movies.

And I can't wait for the tutorial and your 3D ledge presentation to come out.
andi
15 years ago
MY MULTI-PASS IS READY
15 years ago
Very cool ! Waiting for 'Shatter tutorial'.
Cheryl
15 years ago
Fringe lens flares Yay!
Tom
15 years ago
Their was a shot exactly like this in this weeks Caprica. I immediately thought of this when I saw it.
Zen
15 years ago
So great! wait for more new lens flare tuts.
Paul
15 years ago
Awesome! you inspire me! btw andrew you kind of look like jim from the office.
15 years ago
Yes of course it's the future! look at all the lens flares.

lol J.J. Abrams.
15 years ago
nice ,cant wait to put optical flares to some serious work.